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Assessment of Prevalence of Malnutrition among Preschool Children (Under 5 years) in Western UP (India)
Get PDFBackground: Initial 6 years of child’s life are critical in terms of growth, development and health. Uttar Pradesh is the largest Indian state in term of population size and contributes approx. 16.4% of country’s population. According to NFHS-5 in Uttar Pradesh, 32.1% children are under weight and 17.3% are wasted in U5 category. The present study focused on the prevalence of malnutrition in U5 children
Objective: To assess the prevalence of malnutrition among preschool children (U5 years) in western UP..
Materials & Methods: A study was carried out at selected schools of Meerut city (UP). A sample of 268 preschool children (under 5 years) was investigated with prior signed consent from their parents for participating in the study.
Results: Out of 268 children, 39.99% were males (24.63% of 3 – 4 years and 14.93% of 4.1 – 5 years) and 60.45% were females (41.04% of 3 – 4 years and 19.4% of 4.1 – 5 years). 65.67% children were recorded normal and the prevalence of grade – I was highest (22.01%), followed by grade – II (9.7%), grade – III (2.61%) and no prevalence of grade – IV. Regarding wasting, most children (82.46%) were well-nourished, 17.54% were suffering from MAM and no prevalence of SAM among investigated children.
Conclusions: The status of malnutrition among 3 - 5 years children is a serious health concern, contributing to the whopping crisis of malnutrition in children, especially of grade – I malnutrition and wasting in U5 children, and needs effective strategies to be prevented
Analysis of the Water Shortage Situation in Darjeeling Town
Get PDFWater is essential to life and plays a crucial role in our day-to-day activities. It is also an imperative necessity. Water provision is one of the most crucial public services offered by Darjeeling Municipality. The main water supply sources in Darjeeling Town are natural springs, which are mostly dependent on the local geography and rainfall. People from all walks of life in Darjeeling are aware that the twin Senchal lakes (South Lake, built in 1910, with a capacity of 13 million gallons, and North Lake, built in 1932, with a capacity of 20 million gallons) that supply drinking water to the town come from a 15-kilometre stretch of perennial springs away from the town of Darjeeling. Only 14 springs remain out of 26 due to rampant deforestation and unlawful development close to the catchments. According to the report, Darjeeling Municipal Town continues to struggle with its high water storage levels and low per-person water availability. A daily supply of 15–18 lakh gallons of water is needed in Darjeeling. The municipality can only supply roughly 7-8 lakh litres during the dry season. With 21,782 houses and more than 1.18 lakh residents as of today, Darjeeling town is expected to see an additional 1 to 2 lakh residents with the opening of new schools, colleges, and tourist attractions. Since there is a lack of water in this hill town, it follows that the residents of Darjeeling Town must rely on rainwater collection and private water delivery
Study of NPA Management and its Impact on Banking Sector
Get PDFThe goal of the study is to learn more about India\u27s microfinance institutions\u27 non-performing assets. non-performing assets of SHGs, women\u27s SHGs, public sector banks, and private sector banks in relation to various microfinance programs and schemes, including Swarnim Rojgar Yojna. The ANNOVA approach has been used to test hypotheses. Conclusion: Private sector banks and cooperative banks are more effective at controlling non-performing assets (NPA) and keeping them at a minimum level than public sector banks. Furthermore, research shows that public sector banks perform better at supporting microfinance programs and providing financing for them than private sector banks or cooperative banks
Cyber Security Evolution and Conceptualization
Get PDFCyber security is concerned with matters of cyber-ethics and cyber-safety. The idea of cyber security should be introduced to and ingrained from a young age. Security countermeasures aid in preserving the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information systems by preventing or lessening asset losses brought on by cyber security threats. An intrusion detection system (IDS) application analyses what happens during an execution and searches for indications that the computer has been mistreated. Numerous metaphors, including those relating to biological processes, healthcare, markets, three-dimensional space, and the preservation of tangible goods, were taken into account. These in turn sparked the investigation of a wide range of prospective tactics for advancing cyber security in the future. The concepts of "Heterogeneity," "Motivating Secure Behaviour," and "Cyber Wellness" were employed to define these tactics. Cyber security plays an important role in the development of information technology and Internet services. Our attention tends to gravitate toward "Cyber Security" when we hear about "Cyber Crimes." Therefore, how well our system handles "Cyber Crimes" is the first factor we take into account when talking about "National Cyber Security". This newsletter focuses on expanding trends in cyber security in light of the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies including mobile computing, cloud computing, e-commerce, and social networking. In the research, it is also covered how challenges are exacerbated by a lack of coordination between security organizations and crucial IT infrastructures
Opportunity and Business Policies and its Impact on Tourism in Malaysia
Get PDFThe main purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the indigenous peoples’ policies of the ruling party on the development of tribal tourism in Malaysia during the different political parties\u27 ruling periods, so as to provide a reference for researchers concerned about tourism policy planning. This study adopts qualitative research methods, through historical research, literature analysis, and interviews for data collection and analysis. After analysis, this study finds that: 1. Indigenous peoples’ policies governed by different political parties mainly focus on the development of tribal economy and have consistency and seriousness. 2. Because the Malaysia Council of Indigenous Peoples in charge of indigenous people civil affairs does not have substantive rights, its main function is to provide consultation and subsidies for various ministries. 3. Due to the lack of professional human resources and assessment mechanisms for the implementation of the policy, most projects lack sustainable development after they are completed
Junk Food Addiction - A Major Nutritional Concern for Preschool Children in Western Uttar Pradesh
Get PDFBackground: Preschool years are critical in term of growth, development and food behaviors & habits of children. India has a hefty population size of 99 million children of 3 – 6 years of age. Childhood obesity is now becoming an epidemic and the trends seems to be steeply increasing in India.
Studies have reported that approx. 17 million Indian children will be obese by 2025, in both urban & rural. Children’s food consumption is dramatically influenced by food promotions for unhealthy foods. Junk foods are HFSS (high fat, salt & sugar), which are responsible for creating nutritional and dietary imbalances in children and making the more prone to NDDs.
Objective: To investigate the food consumption of junk & processed foods among preschool children (3 - 6 years) of Meerut city in western UP.
Materials & Methods: A sample of 400 parents of preschool children (3 - 6 years) was purposely & randomly selected and investigated with prior signed consent from their parents for participating in the study. Pre-tested interview schedule and FFQ were used to collect the data from the respondents.
Results: Out of 400 parents (respondents) 14% were fathers and 86% were mothers. 59% were Hindu, 20.75% were Muslim and 20.25% were from other religions. Majority of 87.75% were urban residents and 12.25% were residing in rural. Regarding the SES, 59.75% were from middle SES, 25% from lower SES and15.25% from upper SES. Regarding children, 43.5% were male and 56.5% were female children, which were 44% from 3 – 4 years of age, 23% from 4.1 – 5 years of age and33% from 5.1 – 6 years of age, among which 49% were vegetarian, 26.5% were non-vegetarian and 24.5% were eggetarian.
It was recorded that 49.8% children consume junk & processed food on daily basis, 25.5% on alternately basis, 21.3% on weekly basis and 3.5% on monthly basis. Females (27.25%) consumes more junk & processed foods than males (22.5%) on daily basis, followed by 14.25% of females and 10.75% males on alternately basis, 12.25% females and 9.5% males on weekly basis and 2.75% females and 0.75% males on monthly basis consumes junk & processed foods.
Conclusions: The status of frequency of junk food consumption among preschool aged children in western U.P. is in a serious and worrisome condition, which in turn is greatly contributing to the whopping crisis of malnutrition in all forms in children of early developmental years, which is also making childhood malnutrition a nutritional epidemic, despite of financial strength as compared to rural. Consumption of junk & processed foods by children is an exigency for making healthier future
Newly Discovered Prehistoric Sites in the Seonath Basin, Chhattisgarh, India
Get PDFPrehistoric cultures shed light on the evolution of human social organization. The development and use of stone tools are significant milestones in human evolution. Prehistoric artifacts provide evidence of early technologies and the progression of tool-making techniques. Presented paper provides a comprehensive overview of the recently identified Prehistoric sites within the Durg and Rajnandgaon districts situated in the Central Seonath Basin of Chhattisgarh. It offers detailed descriptive and contextual data regarding these newly discovered archaeological locations. The discussed sites or site complexes include Palaeolithic, microlithic and individual artifacts finding sites along the Durg-Raipur upland, Rajnandgaon upland and Eastern edge of the Mekal range in Rajnandgaon district. The occurrences vary in terms of their locations, scatters, context and tools typology
The Importance of Privatization in Higher Education
Get PDFIn India, the privatization of higher education has resulted in the creation of new educational policies and programs that will enhance opportunities for employment, income, and economic growth on a national and worldwide scale. The trajectory of Indian education has quickly changed. To address the rising need for education, this privatization has motivated both individuals and society to form private schools, colleges, and universities. As a result, private educational institutions are expanding nationwide on a daily basis. In light of this, the current study aims to analyze the function of higher education, with a focus on India\u27s privatization of higher education. It draws attention to the fact that many private institutions operate opaquely and infrequently offer high-quality education. India has the third-largest higher education system in the world. India\u27s Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for the academic year 2017–18 was about 25.8%. This essay makes an effort to examine the function of privatization in higher education and how it successfully upholds educational standards at various levels
Panchayat and RTI Elections in Punjab
Get PDFAn important component of India\u27s just system is panchayati raj. It illustrates the RTI\u27s dynamic involvement at the panchyat level throughout the country. The appointment process of the national and state-level delegate bodies is smaller than normal for panchayat elections. The voter takes an interest in the deliberation process and exhibits a sense of inclusion during the selection processes for the state assemblies and the parliament. In this way, the analysis of the Panchayati Raj Foundation\u27s constitutive process is equally indicative of the attitudes and mindsets of the people as it is of the higher-level authoritative entities. Voters participated with a sense of association in the vote-based elections for panchayats. Their level of support and voting habits may reveal emerging trends in public political speculation and attitudes toward emerging substances
Impact of Inflation on Economic Growth in the Indian Economy
Get PDFThis study explores the complex relationship between inflation and economic growth in India, focusing on both short- and long-term dynamics over the past three decades. The research employs a rigorous analytical framework, consisting of the Johansen cointegration test and the Error Correction model, to investigate the impact of inflation on economic growth in India for the period spanning 1980-2022. The findings of this study reveal a notable long-run negative relationship between economic growth and inflation in the Indian economy. This result contributes to the ongoing debate in economic literature regarding the influence of inflation on economic growth and provides valuable insights into the specific characteristics of the Indian economy