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The Wage Divide: Analyzing Wage Disparities between Contract and Permanent Workers
Get PDFThis study investigates wage differentials between formal and informal sectors in India's labour market, specifically focusing on the role of job contracts. Wage disparities, a critical issue in labour economics, have significant implications for socioeconomic inequality. While previous research has examined wage discrimination based on caste, gender, and productivity, limited attention has been given to the impact of employment contracts on wage inequality. Using unit-level data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), this study applies a dual labour market framework to explore how contract type and duration influence wage-setting mechanisms in formal and informal employment. The study reveals that permanent workers earn a consistently larger share of total wages than contractual workers, even as the total wages and workforce in both categories have grown. The findings underscore the role of contract terms in shaping wage disparities, with shorter-duration contracts linked to lower wages. This study contributes to policy discussions by offering insights into how job contracts exacerbate wage inequality and identifying targeted interventions to address these gaps. The results emphasise the need for regulatory reforms that reduce wage disparities, enhance equity in wage-setting processes, and improve labour market outcomes in India's segmented economy
A Study of Satisfaction Level of Tourists Visiting in Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
Get PDFThe potential for tourism in the western Indian Himalayas offers a favorable chance for long-term economic growth. Given the huge potential for tourism development in Uttarakhand. It has been a good travel destination for domestic and international travelers due to its stunning natural beauty of the landscape and pleasant climate. The study focuses on the satisfaction level of the tourists and the inconveniences faced by the tourists visiting Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand during the summer season. Kedarnath is taken as the area of the study. This study was based on the primary data and a sample size of 300 respondents was selected with the help of the convenience sampling technique. The respondents were selected from different places, belonging to different climatic and altitudinal zones. The study revealed that there is dissatisfaction and inconveniences among the tourists related to the basic services such as parking space, non-manageable traffic, non-availability of local transport, medical facilities, and high-priced hotels. On the contrary, travelers are delighted with their trip due to the pleasant climate and beautiful landscapes. This study will help the development of tourist destinations, improve basic infrastructure facilities, mitigate the economy of the local people, and migration issues, and improve in framing tourism policies, which plays a vital role in promoting tourism in the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand
Exploring Digitalization Persuasion and Negligence in Rural India: A Comprehensive Study
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The current study examines the effectiveness and challenges of implementing technology in rural India under existing conditions. Launched in July 2015, the Digital India initiative aims to digitally transform India at the grassroots level by ensuring every citizen has internet access and can utilize digital platforms to access governmental programs and regulations. Despite global strides in digital transformation over the past three decades, India lags behind other nations. Digitalization, dating back to the 1940s, continues to shape international commerce, influencing economic and technological spheres globally. Significant advancements, such as 5G in medicine and ultra-rapid aircraft in education, demonstrate the pervasive impact of digitalization. India, with a majority rural population and an economy heavily reliant on agriculture, faces unique challenges in this digital revolution. The current Indian government prioritizes extending technological benefits to rural areas, recognizing digital access as c
Assessing Entrepreneurial Growth, Prospects and Problems in the MSME Sector in Erode District
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In our country like India, the MSME sector is being considered as the backbone of district economic growth and that helps in diversification, creating jobs and innovations of their industries. These businesses are still facing with a continuous challenge where it touches the facilities such as infrastructure, finance, skilled labour and regulatory compliance. The backdrop is against that the current study seeks to evaluate the opportunities which are existing to the MSME entrepreneurs. For the purpose, it is to investigate the nature of the problems that limit performance and also review the relationship that exists between the two dimensions. A sample of the entrepreneurs was surveyed using a structured questionnaire intended to assess the perception of growth opportunities and business issues from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. The results explicitly brought out that the MSME entrepreneurs in the erode district believe strongly that there are excellent growt
Deep Dive in Derivative Market: Perspective of Young Women of Ranchi
Get PDFThe growth and development of the derivative market in India has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the past few decades, this financial sector has evolved from a nascent stage to a sophisticated ecosystem, playing a crucial role in the country's economic landscape. The Indian derivative market now offers a wide array of financial instruments, enabling investors and businesses to manage risks and capitalize on market opportunities.
As India's economy continues to expand, the derivative market is poised to play an even more significant role. This article will explore the foundations of the Indian derivatives market, examining its regulatory framework and the diverse product spectrum available. It will also delve into the market's microstructure, trading mechanisms, and its impact on the broader economy. Additionally, the piece will compare India's derivative market with international counterparts, shedding light on the challenges it faces and the potential for future growth.
Research has been conducted on 300 young educated female of Ranchi district who have formal education and primary data had been collected for showing the opinion regarding investment. These young women had given their clear perspective, problem and also the solution for making it better and comprehensive with goal of female investment, female financial literacy and participation and women empowerment
Comparative Study on Screen Reader Accessibility Between Digital and Accessible Mathematics Textbook
Get PDFSchools are now mandated to place students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms, which has led to a growing need for technology to provide these students with social skills and academic tools comparable to their peers. Technology plays a significant role in enhancing curriculum access, participation, and progress. It boosts independence, personal productivity, and empowerment. It can also facilitate interactive learning experiences and transform static curriculum materials into adaptable digital media and tools. Inaccessible materials present a major obstacle for children with disabilities, affecting their motivation to attend school if they cannot fully engage in classroom activities. This study aims to develop accessible Mathematics Textbook for students with Visual Impairment and Validate its accessibility with available Digital Mathematics Textbook using screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA and TALKBACK
Factors associated with menstrual cognition development among menarche, menstruating, and menopausal women in Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India.
Get PDFSeveral decades of research resulted in an abundance of cultural, social, clinical, logical understanding of menstrual practices. From these researches it was understood that the society encompass itself many socio-cultural norms, customs, beliefs, taboos, stigmas and behaviours related to menstruation. Menstrual practices and restrictions have been transmitted through generations. Girls who attain puberty are bound to adopt theses cultural belief systems as it is the nomenclature put forth by the family, friends, religion and other social institutions that shapes the society. According to (Sellers, Machluf, & Bjorklund, 2018) How a person perceives, thinks, and comprehends the world through the interaction of genetic and learning factors is known as cognitive development. Objective: To identify the factors that helped in menstrual cognition development among Menarche, menstruating and menopause women in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study was carried out among 450 women. The samples were divided into 3 categories, 150 women who attains puberty recently (menarche), 150 menstruating women, and 150 menopause women from Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. Results and Analysis: The significance of each factor was assessed using the KMO value of 0.915, and the factors were categorized into four categories namely “Micro system”, “Meso system”, “Exo system”, and “Macro system”. The reliability of the data was also assessed using the Cronbach's Alpha with the value of 0.716, 0.790, 0.832 and 0.940 respectively. Understanding these systems and their complex interactions is essential. More insights can be gained by, parents, teachers, institutions, social organizations developers, and policymakers to develop supportive interventions that promote healthy cognitive development among individuals. The identified factors “Micro system”, “Meso system”, “Exo system” and “Macro system” plays a vital role in acquiring information and knowledge about menstrual practices which helps them to develop their menstrual cognition. This study tries to prove the relationship between the four factors identified by Urie Bronfenbrenner
Career Preferences of The Indian Ex-servicemen Second Career Roles In Organized Private Sector
Get PDFWhile employees in the civil sector typically retire at the age of 58, soldiers complete their service between the ages of 35 and 47. This early retirement necessitates their search for a second career. Despite being a valuable national asset due to their skills and discipline, many Ex-Servicemen struggle to find suitable employment after their retirement form armed force. This study aims to understand and analysis the association between their choice of employment and demographic profile; further to identify the career preferences of Ex-Servicemen sectoral choices and the most preferred job roles especially in the conversional private sector. The key findings reveal that the management, retail, and logistics sectors are the top three preferred fields for Ex-Servicemen. Furthermore, factors such as Marital Status, Family Structure, Retirement rank, and the financial independence of spouses and parents influence the type of employment pursued after retirement. The insights from this study offer valuable guidance to resettlement institutions, enabling them to align training and placement efforts with the actual preferences of Ex-Servicemen when allocating reserved positions
Anāpatti and Legal Exceptions: Early Buddhist Monastic Ethics and Modern Legal Frameworks
No full textThe Buddhist framework emphasizes the contextual nature of transgressions, recognizing that ethical violations cannot be assessed solely by their outcomes but must also consider the intention and circumstances of the individual. This understanding of moral responsibility provides valuable insights to contemporary legal ethics, particularly in the areas of professional accountability, conflict resolution, and restorative practices. Drawing from the Vinaya Piṭaka, this paper explores how ethical breaches were categorized, addressed, and resolved within the monastic community. By comparing the Buddhist concept of anāpatti with modern legal principles, the paper highlights how ancient philosophical insights can inform current debates on the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners, the role of intention in determining culpability, and the integration of restorative justice into legal systems. This study highlights the enduring relevance of Buddhist ethical concepts in developing a more compassionate and context-sensitive approach to legal ethics
Bridging The Void: Social Work Interventions For Prolonged Grief Disorder In Covid-19 Bereavement
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated risks for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) due to traumatic deaths and disrupted mourning practices. This study examines the role of social work in mitigating PGD through pre- and post-death interventions and proposes scalable solutions for equitable bereavement care. Social workers are critical in addressing pandemic-related grief, yet global disparities in bereavement care persist. Policy reforms must prioritize workforce training, digital mental health infrastructure, and inclusive mourning practices to prevent a “shadow pandemic” of PGD