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India and China Strategic Energy Management and Security

India and China

Strategic Energy Management and Security

India and China

Strategic Energy Management and Security

China and India plan to work together to secure energy resources without unnecessarily bidding up the price of those resources, thereby agreeing to a consumer's cartel representing 2.3 billion potential consumers. Together, their combined markets and purchasing power offers an extremely attractive partner to energy producing states, especially the ones that face Western pressure over their human rights records or the nature of their political institutions. Energy security has become the essential premise for China to achieve its strategic goal of quadrupling its gross domestic product (GDP) from 2000 to 2020. The Chinese government has worked hard to prevent energy from becoming a bottleneck undermining vibrant growth and social stability. China is committed to cultivating a new economic growth mode featuring low input, low energy consumption, low pollution, and high efficiency. China's short-term goal is to reduce the use of energy per unit of GDP by 20 percent by 2010, and achieve energy conservation and efficiency. India's experience with regulated tariffs has been a mixed story with prices often determined by the higher courts after a long drawn legal process. There are examples from the electricity and the aviation sector that bring out the challenges of tariff regulation. Ideally, the Government should regulate prices for only those businesses which are natural monopolies and leave the rest for the market forces. This book is highly useful for a general understanding of energy related issues and to understand the present energy-crisis in a holistic way.

M. K. Singh, who has obtained his all higher degrees from Delhi University, is a widely acclaimed author and scholar. He has authored so many books on social sciences. He is known all over the academic world for his intellect and insight. A social scientist to the core, having attended many seminars and workshops, he has written many articles on the subjects pertaining to social science. He had also been selected for Ethiopia University as Professor.

Impact of Micro Enterprises on Tribal Women SHGS

Impact of Micro Enterprises on Tribal Women SHGS

It is in this context this study advocates the need to provide access to formal and non-formal training in skills, management of money and enterprise to tribal women and there is need to explore new avenues for self-enterprise, upgrade their knowledge, skills and provide them with suitable technical guidance, financial and marketing support and infrastructural facilities. The major inferences drawn from this ultimately reveal that the whole SHG movement in Andhra Pradesh should be reoriented towards training women for starting micro-enterprises by providing prompt and needed requirements. This study also suggests appropriate employment policy measures to promote Non-Farm employment among women households in tribal areas. The study advocates that financing to Micro-Enterprises through SHGs in Andhra Pradesh has positive impact on the non-farm employment activities of tribal women households.

Dr. NAGESWARA RAO KANATHI has obtained his Ph.D. in Economics (2016) and M.Phill in Economics (2012) from Andhra University. He also studied M.A (Applied Economics - 2009), M.A (Telugu - 2011), M.A (Sociology - 2014), and DCMS, PGDCRS (Economics - 2017). Presently he is working as Guest Faculty, Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He has attended and presented 13 papers at National seminars. He published 4 research papers were published so far in various National and International Journals.

इलाचन्द्र जोशी के उपन्यासों में नारी पत्रों का मनोविश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन | Ilachandra Joshi Ke Upanyash

इलाचन्द्र जोशी के उपन्यासों में नारी पत्रों का मनोविश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन

Health Status of Primitive Tribal Groups Related Issues

Health Status of Primitive Tribal Groups

Related Issues

Health Status of Primitive Tribal Groups

Related Issues

The need for proper health care systems in the tribal areas and the importance of the health status of PTGs was felt because as in the general society, the status of PTGs was lower than that of the others. The PTGs lot may seem to be better than that of the other l plain tribe counterparts .A comprehensive study on the health status of PTGs is needed due to the following. PTGs live in the interior hill tract villages did not have proper communication and health facilities. Even after sixty five years of independence, many of the problem confronting these unfortunate sections. To ameliorate the conditions of these vulnerable sections, several nutrition and health programmes have been implemented to relieve them from the clutches of morbidity, mortality and anemic conditions of the PTGs. In spite of six decades of planned development it is still believed that their health status and food habits of PTGs have not improved. Keeping all these aspects in this study an attempt has been made to enquire into the health status of the PTGs. This micro level study will be highly useful to understand the health status of PTGs. Also, towards filling up the gaps in knowledge in relation to the urgent needs to health studies, an attempt is made to study the health status of PTGs in the North Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. Since a handful of studies on reproductive health have been carried out on the tribes of Andhra Pradesh, especially the Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) in North Coastal districts like Konda Savara, Gadaba and Porja tribe on which no such work has been reported so far, the present work has been taken up to evaluate the current health status of the selected PTGs Konda Savara, Gadaba and Porja. In this background, the presented study is carried out to understand the total health status of selected PTGs. Sundara Rao Mopidevi was worked as the Professor in Economics in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, Andhra Pradesh. Currently he is doing Senior Research Fellowship awarded by ICSSR, at Center For Economic and Social Studies CESS), Hyderabad. He has specialized in International Economics, Indian Economic Policies, Micro and Macro Theory and Tribal Economics. He is life member of Indian Economic Association and in Andhra Pradesh Economic Association. He taught to Post Graduate Students of Economics for the last 36 years. He had produced 33 Ph.D works and fourteen M.Phil studies. He conducted two National Seminars on development issues of the Tribal Economy. The author has undertaken commendable research work on the different issues relating to the socio-demographic, economic and living conditions of different tribes in the interior tribal areas. He had focused upon the prevailing socio-economic problems in the economy of Eastern Ghats with special reference to the Sub-Plan areas of the North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh. He had covered many of the contemporary issues and problems relating to the interior rural and tribal society. His research interest includes poverty, food and nutrition, livelihood, human development and tribal economy.

GANDHIWADI ARTHIK SHASTRA | गाँधीवादी आर्थिक राष्ट्रवाद

GANDHIWADI ARTHIK SHASTRA | गाँधीवादी आर्थिक राष्ट्रवाद

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT in Industrial Sector

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT in Industrial Sector

This book explains the different drivers and models that can lead to a highly engaged workforce at all levels. Employee Engagement is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Employees are the company’s driving force, forming the engine of the company and engaged employees enable the company drive more smoothly.

Employee engagement is increasingly becoming more business driven and is all set to be a critical business success factor in all organisations, both in manufacturing and service sectors. Employee Engagement, in a way, is created by the employees themselves, supported by leaders who walk the talk, and by HR who foster their culture with the right tools – from learning to rewards. The essence of engagement is to create a culture where both individuals and teams feel valued and empowered. Most organizations seem to be still struggling to get the basics in place to integrate their communication strategy, drive cultural transformation and introduce an effective social media campaign internally, allowing their employees to take ownership and responsibility for their future.

Dr. M.G.P. Lakshmi is a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her MBA and Ph.D. degrees from Andhra University. She was also UGC Research Fellow during her Doctoral Program. She participated and presented papers in many National Seminars and Conferences organized under the aegis of NISM, Birla Sun Life, Stratadigm, Tejaswi Astitva Foundation, Powergrid, UGC, NIMSME, etc. She also participated in Training Programs conducted by professional bodies. Dr. Lakshmi associated in the conduct of some events hosted by DCMS, Andhra University and Job fairs jointly organized by AU and APSCHE. Presently she is academically engaged in teaching MBA students of Andhra University and conducting post-doctoral research on Employee Engagement in Government agencies.

Dr. B. Mohan Venkata Ram is a Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies (DCMS), Andhra University. He did his Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Commerce and Ph.D. in Management from Andhra University. He was University Rank holder and recipient of Government's Merit Award. He was trained up at IIT, Delhi; IIM, Bangalore, IIT, Roorkee, IIM, Visakhaptnam and NIT, Warangal sponsored by WHO, INRETS, France; TRL, UK; Volvo, SWOV, The Netherlands etc., He has put in three decades of teaching and research experience and so far produced 24 Ph.Ds and 10 M.Phils. He undertook Eight major research projects sponsored by UGC, AICTE, MHRD, MoST and Govt. of AP. He was a Key-note Speaker in a good number of Seminars and Conferences and delivered over 120 invited Lectures in different Management Schools and Corporates. He is a Member of many Professional Bodies and External Expert for over 20 Universities and Institutes all over the country.

Prof. Mohan Venkata Ram is the General Secretary of Andhra University Alumni Association and organised three AU grand Annual Alumni Meets in 2016, 2017 and 2018 which were attended by thousands of alumni of AU graced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of AP Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Vice-President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, and the Doyen of Indian Industry Shri Ratan N. Tata as Chief Guests respectively. He was Executive Secretary of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) founded by IIM, Bangalore. He held many administrative positions in Andhra University which include Dean, International Affairs; Dean, Transport; Coordinator, CARD Programme; Nodal Officer, Inter-University Research Forum etc.

ELEMENTS OF REPORT WRITINGS

ELEMENTS OF REPORT WRITINGS

A report is written for a clear purpose and to a particular audience. Specific information and evidence are presented, analysed and applied to a particular problem or issue. The information is presented in a clearly structured format making use of sections and headings so that the information is easy to locate and follow. When you are asked to write a report you will usually be given a report brief which provides you with instructions and guidelines. The report brief may outline the purpose, audience and problem or issue that your report must address, together with any specific requirements for format or structure.

Dr V. Parimala Venu, Associate Professor in GITAM University, completed her M.A in 1996 from Sri Krishna Devaraya University. She has completed Her M Phil and Ph.D from Krishna Devaraya University. She has also completed Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English Linguistics (PGDTEL) and persued a PGCTE course from EFLU, Hyderabad. Besides that she is Associate NCC Officer-in-Charge of NCC girls wing in GITAM University Commissioned as Lieutenant in 2010. She has 19 years of teaching experienced. A prolific writer, she is an author of outstanding books viz Teaching English Through Technology, English Grammar for technocrats, Karma Yoga:Wisdom and Education and Art of Teaching. She has completed a major research project also.

DISPUTE OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA THREAT TO ASIAN SOLIDARITY

DISPUTE OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA THREAT TO ASIAN SOLIDARITY

Tensions between China and both the Philippines and Vietnam have recently cooled, even as China increased its military activity in the South China Sea by conducting a series of naval maneuvers and exercises in March and April 2018. Meanwhile, China continues to construct military and industrial outposts on artificial islands it has built in disputed waters. Asia's strategic polarisation today stands stimulated by China's conflictual and adversarial stances on the South China Sea dispute. Taking off from this Asian polarisation is the emergence of new 'balance of power' architectures in the Asia Pacific. The United States has also stepped up its military activity and naval presence in the region in recent years, including freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) in January and March 2018. In a speech during his November 2017 visit to Southeast Asia, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the importance of such operations, and of ensuring free and open access to the South China Sea. The emergence and reemergence of disputes in the South China Sea as a high-profile security challenge offers bookends on an important chapter in China-Southeast Asia relations. All the matter is just compiled and edited in nature. This book will definitely prove to be a boon to teachers, students and research scholars.

Dr. S.K. Mishra is presently principal in GDC Memorial College, Bahal (Bhiwani) Hariyana Affiliated to C.B.L. University, Bhiwani). Formerly head of the Department Defence Studies, various Govt. College of Haryana (HES-I). He has been teaching in the department since 1979. He has participated, presented, keynote speaker and chairperson in many national/international seminars and workshops related to national security National interest, Peace development and humanity. He is also as advisor of Defence Monitor National Magazine. He has written edited 38 books and more than a thousand articles and research articles on security and defence and development subjects published in national and international journals, Magazines and Newspapers. Dr. Mishra has also participated in many debates, discussions and extension lectures on these and other current affairs on the Door Darshan and Radio.

He has received the First, Second and Third prize for original and quality writing of India's defense and security issues in Hindi by the Ministry of Defence Govt. of India continuously for Three times. Special awards for quality essay writing by the Human resource and development ministry. Govt. of India in 2000. 'Man of the year' award in 1999 given by the American Biographical institute Awarded and honored by Distinct and state administrative of Haryana Government as also by various social, educational and literary institutions of the region. He is also visiting fellow in Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur. He is also examine and conducted Ph.D. Viva Voce Top most rank officers of Indian Army and Air force of the Army Staff (General), Lt. Gen., Major Gen. Wing Commander.

Hitesh Kumar Mishra, MBA (HR/Marketing) from Andhra University and Diploma in Finance from Symbiosis, Pune and presently pursuing his MA(Hindi) from Andhra University. He served Navy for more than two decades in Logistics Department and participated various Naval activities and operations like Ops Tasha, Ops Parakram and Ops Vijay. He has effectively participated during tsunami operation while borne onboard ship INS Nirupak. He was also involved for disembarkation of Army Personnel from Somalia and Mogadeshu while borne onboard INS Ganga. He underwent various Naval Trainings, out of which he actively chosen his path as Instructor in Nuclear, Biological , Chemical and Damage Control including Fire Fighting. An academic at core he has authored four books VIZ Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Indian Navy Warship and Leadership, Marine Warfare and Naval Vessels and Indian Navy through the ages.

DISABILITIES AND EMPOWERMENT RECENT PERSPECTIVES

DISABILITIES AND EMPOWERMENT

RECENT PERSPECTIVES

DISABILITIES AND EMPOWERMENt

RECENT PERSPECTIVES

Disability is a contested concept, with different meanings in different communities. It may be used to refer to physical or mental attributes that some institutions, particularly medicine, view as needing to be fixed (the medical model). It may refer to limitations imposed on people by the constraints of an ableist society . Or the term may serve to refer to the identity of disabled people. Physiological functional capacity is a related term that describes an individual's performance level. It gauges one's ability to perform the physical tasks of daily life and the ease with which these tasks are performed. PFC declines with advancing age to result in frailty, cognitive disorders or physical disorders, all of which may lead to labeling individuals as disabled.

Dr. Ganapathi Bonela, he studied at MA (Public Administration) and MA(Social Work) from Andhra University. Later he has done his Ph.D degree in Social Work from the same University on the topic Inclusive strategies to empower the Physically Challenged: study in North Coastal District of Andhra Pradesh. Presently he is a PDF, UGC Scholor in the department of social work Andra University. He has published several articles in various journals. He has attended and presented papers in International and National seminars. He also actively participated in several workshop and seminars organized in the department. Presently he is a PDF scholar in the department of Social Work.

Prof. P. Arjun studied M.A Social Work in Andhra University and Obtained his Ph.D from Andhra University. He also completed LLM and presently pursuing his another Ph.D in Law. He has also done PG Diploma in Yoga from Andhra University. He has been teaching to Post Graduate students of Social work since 1994 and currently he is working as Professor of Social work , Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He authored two books and published several articles in reputed National and International journals. He is guiding Ph.D and M.Phil scholars in Social work. He also successfully completed a Research Project on "Youth in Conflict" funded by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu. He also served as member Board of Studies in Social work for various Universities of Andhra Pradesh and also served as Head of the Department of Social work. He has held many academic and administrative responsibilities. He has been associating with many NGOs and welfare associations to serve the community. At present, he is serving as Chairperson PG Board of Studies of Social work.

CHINA-PAKISTAN STRATEGIC COOPERATION

CHINA-PAKISTAN STRATEGIC COOPERATION

Pakistan and China has agreed to further strengthen the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and build closer China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the new era. The pursuit of the national interest and the maximisation of vantage points are legitimate goals of a country's foreign policy. Sino-Pakistani relations, a kind of condominium, with different social, cultural, economic and political institutions and different ideological interests, fascinates the attention of many scholars and analysts. The partnership between China and Pakistan falls under the category of an integrative relationship where both parties display understanding and friendship. The Sino-Pakistani relationship, which is often described as 'time-tested' and an 'all-weather friendship,' has seen many twists and turns over recent years. However, the importance of the relationship, both regionally and internationally cannot be understated. The Chinese side reiterated that China's relationship with Pakistan is always a matter of highest priority in its foreign policy. China appreciated the consistent and strong support by Pakistan to China's issues of core interest, and reaffirmed its support and solidarity with Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and security. In addition to providing a wealth of information and analysis on this subject of critical importance, this volume aims at shedding populism and bursting several myths that continue to surround Indian debates on China-Pakistan strategic cooperation.

Arun Mishra is a Senior Journalist as well as a social activist. He has MA(Political Science) and L.L.B degree besides diploma in Mass Communication to his credit. He served as Assistant Professor for more than 5 years at under graduate level in the college affiliated to Avadh University, Faizabad(UP).

Having varied experience with professional standing of over two decades. Arun is known for the vocalist and concern for disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society. He is also running a social welfare programme for women development namely APARAJITA at Gonda(UP).

Currently he is Bureau Chief of Amar Ujala , a leading Hindi daily. A prolific writer, his book entitled, Eroding Buffer States: Nepal and Bhutan published by Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi was widely acclaimed.

China's Roads in Indian Ocean

China's Roads in Indian Ocean

India's inability to develop interdependencies with neighboring countries, both economically and strategically, has left a void that China has dutifully fulfilled. There still remains a window for India to correct its past mistakes and develop a concerted strategy to regain influence in the region. The lack of an Indian grand strategy in its neighborhood cannot be emphasized enough, and it is alarming that consecutive Indian establishments have been unable to arrest this declining influence, while China's economically hostile developmental assistance accompanied with naval technology transfers intertwine the region in a web of institutional dependency. The options for India are simple – either it acquiesces to a Chinese hierarchy in the region by letting Beijing encroach upon its sphere of influence, or it takes a stand to preserve its strategic space and counters China's containment strategy by expanding its nautical reach. China's most advanced guided missile frigates, the ship will be equipped with anti-ship, anti-submarine and air-defence capabilities. The China Daily report goes on to say that the ship will not just strengthen Pakistan Navy's capabilities but also help in maintaining the “balance of power” in the Indian Ocean region. As China looks to expand its presence and profile in South Asia with the Belt and Road Initiative, a new paper suggests that a clash of strategic interests with India is inevitable. The present book is serve the very purpose meaningfully and give a fresh impetus to the scientific community for further research on geographical aspects on Indian Ocean, which we could not cover in this volume due to its limited scope.

CHINA IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION AND BEYOND

CHINA IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION AND BEYOND

The Indian Ocean is the world's third-largest body of water and has become a growing area of competition between China and India. The two regional powers' moves to exert influence in the ocean include deep-water port development in littoral states and military patrols. Though experts say the probability of military conflict between China and India remains low, escalated activities (such as port development and military exercises) and rhetoric could endanger stability in a critical region for global trade flows. But the diverse nontraditional security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) also offer areas of potential collaboration for China and India, as well as other regional actors. The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean of the world, and has gained increasing importance in world affairs since the last three decades of the century gone by. It has a singular geographical construct wherein it is bound by Africa in the West, Asia in the North and East, and Australia towards the South East. It stretches all the way to Antarctica in the South, and is also connected to the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans in its Southern reaches. The Indian Ocean has a number of access points, which makes it unique since control of these access points allows control of the extensive shipping lanes that carry vital cargo across the vast expanse of this ocean. The present book is serve the very purpose meaningfully and give a fresh impetus to the scientific community for further research on geographical aspects on Indian Ocean, which we could not cover in this volume due to its limited scope.

Dr. Reema Chaddha, M.A., Ph.D., Political Science and P.G. Diploma in Cyber Law, is at present Asst. Professor at Deptt. of Political Science at K.B.M. Singh College, Rajpur. She has been teaching the subject for last eight years. She has specialisation in international politics. She has published eight research papers in various reputed national and international journals and presented sixteen papers in several national and international conferences.

CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA “PERCEPTIONS AND PROBLEMS”

CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA

“PERCEPTIONS AND PROBLEMS”

CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA
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“PERCEPTIONS AND PROBLEMS”

The book Child Labour In India “Perceptions And Problems” elucidates in detail the evolution of Child Labour across the world and India in specific; the reasons engendering child labour and the repercussions thereof were discussed elaborately. Obscure aspects pertaining to eradication of child labour are presented blending contributions of Indian Judiciary and Constitution. The global dimension of Child Labour discusses on the contributions of ILO & UN child labour conferring on the global child labour trends. A comprehensive research work on the issues is presented wherein the perceptions of the Child Labour and their parents are discussed elaborately. Feasible and viable suggestions to reduce the Child labour are debated scrupulously. Painstaking efforts of the author may be evinced throughout the book.

Prof. Koti John - Chairman PG Board of Studies, Department of Human Resource Management, Andhra University - is the recipient of the most prestigious 'Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Researcher Award 2016-17', Andhra University Campus. Under his able supervision, one D.Litt, 20 Ph.D's, and 13 M.Phil's were awarded - which includes guidance to 5 International Research Scholars. He has authored three books, including the title – 'Dr. B.R.Ambedkar: An indefatigable Defender of Industrial Labour Rights in India'. To his credit, he has Forty-two articles published in National and International journals of repute. He has expertise in the areas of Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Strategic Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Management, Labour Legislation, Management of Discipline, Human Resource Development and Management of Unorganized Labour. An active leader, sportsman and creative Director of performing arts, he teaches Human Resource Management but, is a firm believer and practitioner of Human Relationship Management.

CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Quality improvement in Higher Education is one of the priority areas to be taken care of by all the stake holders. The draft National Education Policy-2019 suggests measures to improve quality in higher education restructuring the present system by introducing three types of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Type-1 HEIs are the Research Universities with focus on high quality cutting-edge research and quality teaching. Type-2 HEIs include Teaching universities focusing on high quality teaching across disciplines and programmes. Tier-3 HEIs are colleges focusing on high quality teaching. All such institutions will gradually move towards full autonomy – academic, administrative and financial. The idea behind it speaks on spreading 'research culture' at the undergraduate level. The policy also talks about National Research Foundation keeping in view the need for expansion of research and innovation in the country. Further, the draft report highlights the need for developing vocational and technical education.

This volume speaks on various aspects concerning quality improvement in Higher Education in the context of the recommendations made by the Committee on NET-2019 and highlights the challenges faced by the Higher Education Institutions today and suggests measures to face the challenges boldly and arrive at suitable solutions.

Prof. Nimma Venkata Rao (b. 1957) holds M.A. (Philosophy & Education) and Ph.D. in Education. A seasoned teacher and keen researcher having over three decades professional standing, currently Dean, faculty of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatanam. A distinguished academician and able administrator, he has guided over 40 doctoral and thirteen M.Phil. scholars. A prolific writer, he has authored thirteen outstanding books in education besides a plethora of research papers. Professor Rao is a recipient of State Best Teacher Award in 2014 from the Govt. of A.P., Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Academician Award in 2007 from Andhra University, UGC Faculty Award for International Study and Research Grant in 2004 and visited Kansas State University, USA in 2005 and recently visited California State University, Sanmarcos, CA, USA in 2019. He served as Convener, Ed CET for three consecutive years (2012-14) in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. He is the Member of State Level Committee constituted by A.P. State Council of Higher Education for establishing Teacher Education University in AP. Under his Coordinator ship, Two year B.Ed. curriculum was prepared under the framework of the NCTE, New Delhi and implemented in the state of A.P.. Prof. Rao is a member in Andhra Pradesh Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) constituted by Govt of A.P. He held the position of Director in the Directorate of Admissions, A.U. and served as a member of the committee on NEP-2019 constituted by APSCHE, Amaravathi, A.P.

Caste Rigidities and Social Protest in India

Caste Rigidities and Social Protest in India

The concept of Caste has not existed in Vedic period but the society is divided into four hierarchical classes such as Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. At the end of the Atharva Vedic period a new class (fifth class) was emerged in the name of 'untouchable class' presently called as Dalits meaning oppressed or downtrodden. These "Untouchable" menials, relegated to carrying out very menial and polluting work related to bodily decay and dirt. In much of India, Dalits were prohibited from entering temples, using wells from which the "clean" castes drew their water, or even attending schools. In past centuries, dire punishments were prescribed for Dalits who read or even heard sacred texts. Many social movements were organized against these practices in South India at least from the twelfth century under the leadership of social reformers such as Basavanna, Jyotirao Phule, Narayana Guru, Periyar E.V. Ramaswami Nayakar, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar etc., opposed the caste system and casteist tendencies in the society.

Dr. Psubba Rao is an Associate Professor-cum- Deputy Director in Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has published on social and economic issues like social exclusion and inclusion, poverty and development. His research interests are centered on the welfare and development of marginalized communities, health, livelihoods, sustainable develop and empowerment. He published 16 books on these issues.

BUSINESS SERVICES OF NON-LIFE INSURANCE PLAYERS | A FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS’ PERCEPTION

BUSINESS SERVICES OF NON-LIFE INSURANCE PLAYERS –A FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS’ PERCEPTION

BUSINESS SERVICES OF NON-LIFE INSURANCE PLAYERS –A FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS’ PERCEPTION

Insurance business has undergone many changes and challenges first, in the context of nationalization since 1973 and later, during post liberalization since 1992. The IRDA which came in to force by the turn of the century, also gave a differential shape and scope for insurance business in India. IRDA paved a way for many private players to start their operations competing with the existing government players. This has resulted in manifold increase in the insurance business in India.

Private players are leaving no stone unturned to consolidate their base and enhance their market share. In the light of growing competition with private players, public sector players like National Insurance, New India Assurance, United India and Oriental Insurance Companies had to introduce innovative, customer friendly products to lure the customers and maintain their market standing. This book throws insights into the sales and market share, the status and growth orientation of insurance companies in public sector especially general insurance companies.

Dr. R. Hepsiba is a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her MBA, M.Com, M.A (Pub.Adm) and Ph.D. degrees from Andhra University. She was also UGC Research Fellow during her Doctoral Program. She participated and presented papers in many National Seminars and Conferences organized under the aegis of NISM, Birla Sun Life, Stratadigm, Tejaswi Astitva Foundation, Powergrid, UGC, Nimsme, etc. She also participated in Training Programs conducted by national professional bodies. Dr. R.Hepsiba associated in organizing many national events hosted by DCMS, Andhra University and Job fairs jointly organized by AU and APSCHE. She had put in 10 years of teaching experience addressing the students of MBA programme in AU affiliated colleges. Presently she is academically engaged in teaching the MBA students of Andhra University Campus and conducting research on Retail Banking.

Ballistic Missile Defence Frontier of the 21st Century

Ballistic Missile Defence Frontier of the 21st Century

Ballistic missile defense increases public and government confidence, while simultaneously making an adversary aware that a nuclear first strike may not yield the intended results. This awareness enhances the deterrence capability of a no-first-use state like India. While offensive deterrence is essential for strategic stability, a defensive deterrent like BMD multiplies the deterrent effect and protects against irrational or unreasonable states. BMD protection increases stability and gives India the choice of keeping weapons at lower states of readiness—perhaps even demated—sanguine in the belief that India's leadership and nuclear forces will survive to launch a retaliatory second strike. Keeping weapons demated, at a lower state of readiness, is a significant confidence-building measure and contributor to deterrence stability. Missile defenses flowed from the anti-aircraft and missile developments of World War II, were stimulated by the rapid buildups in offensive missiles thereafter, and further accelerated by the rapid proliferation of missiles and WMD after the Cold War. NIKE systems developed radar and interceptor technology to levels adequate for the defense of population against light attacks. To eliminate the vulnerabilities of mechanically steered radars, NIKE also developed the technology for phased array radars, which remain key components of current systems. This book contains the fundamental and basic information of the subject and useful for teachers, students and researchers.

Dr. L.N. Prasad, b.1969 M.A. , Ph.D , in Political Science, H. O.D. , Political Science at P.N. Roy college of Arts and Science Panapura, teaching the subject for last eighteen years. He has supervised the students of M.Phil. and Ph.D. He has attended a number of seminars and conferences and presented research papers. He is the permanent member of All India Political Science Federation.

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