In 2013, the Kelkar Committee submitted a report on Maharashtra’s regional imbalance. Vijay Kelkar, an Indian economist, led the group when it was formed in May 2011. A wide range of topics were considered in the committee’s investigation, including irrigation, business, industries, education, agriculture, private investment, and self-employment. In order to address the state’s development […]
Due to the rising prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography throughout time, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) went into force on November 14, 2012, with the explicit goal of shielding children from these crimes. In 2020, child rape (Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act and Section
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Agriculture is the key workforce of India, with over 54 % of population engaged in agriculture related livelihoods. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare by the Government of India works towards taking steps for sustainable development of this work sector. The report consists of the overview of Economics,
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Despite significant improvements in health and rapid economic growth, dietary deprivation is still widespread in India. In many regions of India, nutritional improvements have stagnated despite the POSHAN Abhiyaan’s increased policy initiatives. With an emphasis on dietary diversity, this study evaluated the eating habits of nursing women in Maharashtra’s Palghar area. The five key conclusions
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80% of all economically active women work in the agricultural sector; they make up 48% of self-employed farmers and 33% of the agricultural labour force. However, less than 15% of landholdings are owned by women. At a symposium organised by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Royal Embassy of Norway on June 18
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The 2030 vision’s core element is the Maharashtra state’s socioeconomic growth, which must be balanced, sustainable, and inclusive. All sectors can grow steadily in a sustainable environment. Environmental investment aids in long-term, self-sustaining growth, hence the environment has been given top priority, serving as the cornerstone of the five pillar plan i.e. Agriculture & Allied
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The Government of India’s flagship program, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), is provided through a huge network of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), also known as Courtyard Shelters, located in the nation’s rural and urban areas. However, the low penetration of preschool education (PSE) programs in particular and other ICDS services in general impacts the ICDS. This
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According to the World Health Organisation, 820 million people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger, with a sizable fraction residing in South Asia, which includes India. Out of 117 qualifying nations, India came in at number 101 on the Global Hunger Index, despite being the world’s greatest producer of food. According to the article, five states
Thirteen districts—Pune, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nanded, Amravati, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli—are classified as scheduled areas out of Maharashtra’s 36 districts. With a total area of almost 12,235 square kilometers, Amravati District is the largest of these districts and the second largest in Maharashtra. About 6,000 villages and 59 talukas are classified
List of Gram Panchayats in Scheduled Areas of Maharashtra Read More »
The Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots initiative is a global movement that unites young people from all backgrounds in support of the improvement of our environment. According to the institute’s ambassadors, these young leaders will plan and implement community-focused initiatives, support deserving causes, and motivate others via their empathy and deeds. Through the Roots
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