AGPE THE ROYAL GONDWANA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

LIBRARIES AS CATALYSTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN INDIA

Arusha Farooq — 2024-09-13

Libraries have been accredited as knowledge and power centers, spanning social, economic, and educational divides. In the context of Indian society, libraries are assumed to be helpful in uplifting the weaker sections of the society, particularly Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Minority Communities (Kalyani, 2021). This is because these marginalized groups are bound to encounter systematic problems, such as deficiencies in quality education, information, and opportunities (Rao, 2020). They are centers for learning and development, literature, and thought that are open to the public with welcome and comradery for all. This source provides a way of accessing works, electronically based information, and training that is suitable for these populations (Nayar, 2019). For instance, the Digital Library program for the Marginalized has indeed helped reach out to tribals and others in far-flung areas. It has increased the availability of educational material in regional languages (Kumar, 2018). Likewise, the specialized library programs in the urban slum and rural areas involving SC and minority communities included skill enhancement, awareness, career, and vocational training (SET) workshops, employment workshops, women’s development, empowerment, and more. This has enhanced literacy levels, employment, and socioeconomic status for the people. Thus, by equalizing access to knowledge and information, libraries significantly transform the social setting by serving the ‘weaker’ sections of society and facilitating the development of the country and society in general (Bhatt, 2022). This abstract intends to focus on Libraries and their role in uplifting such sections of society in India, particularly concerning literacy, online access, and social justice. The full paper will provide more details on these themes as it will describe some of the ongoing practices in detail, examine current efforts, and provide strategic suggestions to enhance libraries impacting empowered SC, ST, and minority communities across the country.

RETHINKING TOURISM’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH FROM INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Pinak Pani Basistha — 2024-09-03

Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomena which became an integral part of our modern life. As its core, tourism involves individuals or groups travelling to new destinations, seeking experience distinct from their daily routines. It encompasses a broad range of activities which includes sightseeing and exploring new places, visiting historical and cultural sites, engaging in outdoor and adventure activities etc. The significance of tourism extends beyond personal enjoyment, as it plays a substantial role in the global economy. Tourism generates revenues, creates employment opportunities and fosters cultural exchange and understanding among people from diverse backgrounds. This paper examines the complex relationships between tourism, environment, and economy in India, using a sociological approach. The article mainly focuses on the positive and negative impacts of Tourism on environment and economy, types of tourism, schemes to boost tourism in India, challenges faced by tourism in India. Tourism can contribute to environmental conservation and economic benefits for local communities, but only if it is managed in a way that prioritizes social justice and environmental sustainability.

LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL IN ENSURING SPEEDY JUSTICE IN INDIA

Kailash Chafale — 2024-09-11

This study examines the role of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in environmental laws focusing on its effectiveness in delivering speedy justice. The NGT established with aims to resolve environmental disputes efficiently reducing the burden on traditional courts and ensuring its prompt enforcement and compliance. The study reviews key statutes relating to environments in India and analyzes landmark judgments to highlight the NGT’s contributions and challenges to function effectively, including delays and resource limitations. It concludes with recommendations for legal reforms, enhanced resources and better use of technology to strengthen the NGT’s capacity to ensure timely and effective environmental justice in India.

छात्रावासी एवं गैर छात्रावासी विद्यालय में अध्ययनरत विद्यार्थियों के शैक्षिक दुश्चिंता पर शालेय वातावरण के प्रभाव पर एक अध्ययन

Sangeeta Saraf — 2024-09-18

विद्यालयों में विद्यार्थियों को अनेक प्रकार के नियमों का समय के अनुसार पालन करना अनिवार्य होता है। जैसे स्कूल समय पर पहुंचना, शिक्षकों की आज्ञा मानना, सबसे मित्र पूर्ण व्यवहार एवं सहानुभूति पूर्ण व्यवहार करना एवं शांति के साथ चलना फिरना समय पर खेलकूद एवं अन्य कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेना आदि इन सभी बातों का पालन करना विद्यालयों की स्थापना का प्रमुख उद्देश्य एवं विद्यार्थियों की समस्त शक्तियों का विकास करते हुए उसका सर्वांगीण विकास करना होता है। शिक्षा की परिभाषा व्यापक अर्थ में शिक्षा एक ऐसी प्रक्रिया है जो आजीवन चलती रहती है और जीवन के प्रायः प्रत्येक अनुभव से उसके ज्ञान भंडार में वृद्धि होती है शिक्षा से मेरा भी प्रायः बालक था मनुष्य में निहित शारीरिक, मानसिक एवं आत्मिक श्रेष्ठ शक्तियों का सर्वांगीण विकास है। सर्वोच्च शिक्षा वही है जो संपूर्ण दृष्टि से हमारे जीवन का सामंजस्य स्थापित करती है। शिक्षा से मेरा तात्पर्य बालक और मनुष्य के शरीर, मन तथा आत्मा की सर्वोच्च सर्वांगीण एवं उत्कृष्ट विकास से है। मनुष्य के अंदर को संपूर्ण रूप से जानना या अभिव्यक्त करना ही शिक्षा कहलाती है। शिक्षा मानव की संपूर्ण शक्तियों का प्रगतिशील सामंजस्य पूर्ण और प्राकृतिक विकास से होता है।