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रायगढ़ जिले में जल संरक्षण

Bhagyashri Dhurve — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

रिसायत कालीन रायगढ़ जल संसाधन से परिपूर्ण था। इसके चारों ओर कुओं, नदी व तालाब हुआ करते थे। लेकिन अत्यंत संसाधनों के दोहन व अनुचित उपयोग से जल संकट की स्थिति उत्पन्न हो गई हैं। रायगढ़ के राजा महाराजों ने पारम्परिक कुओं, तालाबों व जलाशयों के निर्माण को अपने जीवन में महत्व दिया। बढ़ते हुए शहरीकरण व जनसंख्या के कारण जल का उपयोग बढ़ गया है। शहरीकरण के साथ ही जल स्त्रोतों में कमी आई हैं। इसकी वजह से कई पर्यावरणीय समस्याएं पैदा हो गई है। इनमें जल आपूर्ति की कमी, पानी के प्रदूषित होने होने और इसके संग्रहण जैसे पहलू प्रमुख है। नदियों के किनारे बसे शहर व कस्बों से कई पर्यावरणीय समस्याएं पैदा हो गई हैं। जिले में जल संरक्षण से निपटने के लिये तालाबों का गहरीकरण, साफ सफाई पर विशेष ध्यान दिया जा रहा है। साथ छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार कई योजनायें चला कर नदी, नालों को पुनर्जीवित कर रही है। सरकार प्रत्येक गांवो में तालाब, कुओं के रख रखाव को भी प्रोत्साहित कर रही है। जिसे कई छोटी छोटी नदियों को जोड़ने का कार्य भी किया जा रहा है। साथ ही स्टॉप डेम, रेनीकट, लघु सिंचाई योजना, नलकूप, जल संग्रहण प्रबंधन कार्यक्रम के तहत भी कई ग्रामों में जल संरक्षण के लिये पानी टंकी, पम्प फिटिंग व सोख पीट का निर्माण कराया गया है। छत्तीसगढ़ में जल संसाधन के विभिन्न स्त्रोत विद्यमान है। जिनके उपयोग विकास व संरक्षण की अत्यधिक आवश्यकता है।

ROLE OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIVITY IN PROMOTING RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TAMIL NADU

G. Gnanasurya, Dr. S.Dhanasekaran — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Tamil Nadu, infrastructure connectivity is crucial for fostering rural entrepreneurship and economic growth. By enhancing market access, financial support, employment, and income, infrastructure like roads, transportation, energy, internet, and banking services helps rural enterprises. This study's primary goal is to investigate how infrastructural connection supports rural entrepreneurship and economic growth in Tamil Nadu. Along with the difficulties faced by rural businesses, it also emphasizes the significance of banking facilities, energy, digital connectivity, and transportation. The entire analysis is based on secondary data gathered from official publications, economic surveys, government reports, and academic journals. A descriptive method is used to analyze the data. Additionally, the study looks at how improved infrastructure might lessen business challenges and open up new doors for rural business owners. Enhanced connectivity can support balanced regional development and assist rural enterprises reach larger markets. The report emphasizes the necessity of better infrastructure and government assistance to support rural businesses, generate jobs, and advance sustainable economic growth in Tamil Nadu.

HISTORY OF MYANMAR PAW SAN HMWE

Dr. Phyu Pya Lwin, Ph.D. (Soil & Water Science) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Paw San Hmwe (PSH) is known as “Pearl Rice”. It is an indigenous rice variety from Myanmar with a good taste, strong aroma, and excellent elongation ability during cooking. The objective of this study is to investigate the true origin, geographical distribution, and specific traits of Paw San Hmwe using historical records, literature sources, and physiological properties. It was also intended to make the public widely known. Findings suggest that the Ayeyarwady Delta region played a significant role in the early cultivation of Paw San Hmwe. Myaungmya Agricultural Research Farm is the true origin, selection, and produce of this variety. The breeding line number of Paw San Hmwe is (D-44-8) and was produced by pure line selection. Later, it expanded into other suitable ecological zones because of high market demand and superior grain quality. Understanding this variety's historical origin and distribution helps preserve Myanmar’s indigenous rice heritage and supports future conservation and breeding programs.

EVOLUTION OF GRAM PANCHAYAT SHAHNAGAR IN MADHYA PRADESH - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Manju Maria Solomon, Kulbhooshan Chaturvedi — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

“Every man and every body of men on earth, possesses the right of self-government. They receive it, with their being from the land of nature. Individuals exercise it by that of their majority; for the majority is the natural law of every society of men.” - Thomas Jefferson

Rural local self-governance in India represents one of the most ambitious democratic experiments in the world. Rooted in constitutional values, decentralization, and participatory development, the Gram Panchayat system has evolved over decades to become a powerful instrument of grassroots transformation. This research article presents an in-depth case study of Gram Panchayat Shahnagar, located in Madhya Pradesh, tracing its institutional, social, and economic evolution over nearly ﬁve decades. From the early phase of Panchayati Raj implementation to its emergence as an Atma Nirbhar Gram Panchayat generating more than ₹50 lakh annual revenue, Shahnagar demonstrates how visionary leadership, community participation, and locally designed welfare schemes can transform rural governance. The study integrates historical policy context, administrative records, social initiatives, ﬁscal innovations, and recent recognitions at the state level, positioning Shahnagar as a model of evolved Gram Panchayat governance in India.