SOUTH INDIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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India’s Diplomatic Engagement in Global Climate Change Negotiations: A Feminist Analysis
Get PDFAmidst the pressing global concerns of climate change, India’s role in diplomatic engagements holds profound significance. However, the gendered dimensions of these engagements often remain obscured within mainstream narratives. This study embarks on a feminist exploration of India’s diplomatic participation in global climate change negotiations, aiming to uncover the nuanced interplay of gender dynamics within these crucial discussions. The study delves into India’s diplomatic engagement in global climate change negotiations from a feminist perspective, elucidating how gender dynamics influence and shape these processes. Despite India’s significant role in international climate discourse, gendered implications are often sidelined. Through an analysis of India’s participation in key climate summits, policies, and strategies, this research highlights the gaps in gender representation and advocates for the integration of feminist principles to ensure that climate actions are inclusive and equitable. Employing qualitative content analysis, the study examines India’s contributions and challenges in climate diplomacy through a feminist lens, underscoring the complexities and intersections of gender within global climate governance. The research offers policy recommendations for India, aimed at promoting a just and inclusive international climate agenda that prioritises gender equality and addresses the unique challenges faced by women and other marginalised groups in the context of climate change
Property Ownership of Women in Contemporary India: An Assessment of NFHS-V Report
Get PDFDespite the advancements in inheritance laws and gender equality, women around the globe still fight for their rights. Women, unquestionably, have equal rights as men over the land. The movement towards property ownership of women began decades ago; apparently very limited positive changes have occurred at the policy level and much less in the real world. Property ownership is interlinked with women's empowerment. Property ownership enables women to raise their voices, it reduces domestic violence, and it has an enormous impact on the health of children and the overall condition of the family. Secondary data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 (NFHS V) India report has been used in this paper for examining the property ownership of women in India. A comparison of asset ownership among states and union territories provides a comprehensive picture of the country's women. The rural-urban asset ownership categorization from the NFHS 5 report is also utilized to determine the extent of regional disparities in land and home ownership by men and women. The statistical tool independent t-test was performed on the data. Results from the independent t -test shows the apparent gender gap . Women in India hold fewer assets than their male counterparts identical to their situation around the globe. There is a clear disparity between rural and urban women who own homes or property. It demonstrates that more rural women than urban women own ownership titles. People find it difficult to purchase the pricey land in urban regions when compared to rural ones
From Roti and Beti to Strategic Partnerships: Exploring India-Nepal Relations
Get PDFFrom "Roti and Beti" to Strategic Partnerships: India-Nepal relations have historically been characterized by deep-rooted cultural, economic, and strategic ties. However, these relations face significant challenges, including border disputes, economic disparities, political instability, and external influences, particularly from China. This paper aims to examine the complexities of India-Nepal relations, focusing on key issues such as border conflicts, trade relations, water sharing, and the influence of external powers. It also examines prospects for future cooperation through strengthened bilateral dialogues and regional connectivity. The study concludes by suggesting strategic measures to enhance bilateral relations despite the challenges posed by historical tensions and geopolitical dynamics
Vicious cycle of Poverty and Mental illness : A Review with Special Reference to Scheduled Caste Population
Get PDFIndia is a developing country and has a large population of Scheduled Castes (SCs). They still only have a limited amount of access to capital assets such agricultural land and non-land assets, or those assets are underproductive. As a result, in terms of household income, level of education, and kind of employment, they continue to represent the lowest social strata. This extreme poverty also intersects with stigma associated with caste and create double psychological burden on this marginalised population. Poverty and mental illness create a vicious cycle that can be difficult to escape. One of the main reasons for SC poverty is the deep-rooted caste system in India, which has led to their social, economic, and political marginalization. Using data from various studies and surveys, the paper reveals that members of SC population in India suffer from poor mental health due to various factors such as discrimination, poverty, lack of access to education and healthcare, and social exclusion. The paper discusses the impact of poverty and discrimination, and lack of access to healthcare services on their mental health. Additionally, the paper explores the role of stigma and cultural attitudes towards mental illness among Scheduled Castes in India. Overall, the paper underscores the urgent need for action to improve the mental health outcomes of Scheduled Castes in India
Fiscal Federalism and Interplay of Redistribution: A Study of Telangana State’s Finances, Capacity and Governance
Get PDFIndian Fiscal Federalism is at a crossroads. The tussle between the Centre and the state governments has increased due to centralised policy capacity, devolution of redistribution, increasing competition among states, and reduced role of statutory financial transfers despite a strong tradition of Finance Commissions and recommendations for distribution of resources. Political Economy of Fiscal Federalism has increased neoliberal pressures to reduce state’s capacity and socialise private gains is now combined with developmentalism. The reduced role of the strong Centre has become a weak guide to states. The lack of accountability and uncertainty in intergovernmental financial transfer system has become problematic for Telangana. Despite, the developments witnessed newly formed Telangana State in use and abuse of the state’s coffers, the problem area is not an island, but integrated with the Central government finances. Despite arguments for centralisation and decentralisation, the real tussle between the Centre and States is now about policy and anti-policy
Tenancy, Non-Resident Households and Institutions used to access inputs: An Investigation of Two Villages in the West Godavari District
Get PDFThe primary goal of this study is to understand agrarian changes and institutions that cultivators use to access inputs. One of the evolving features of the agrarian structure is the increasing presence of tenant households and households that own but do not cultivate land. One important implication of the significant presence of tenant households is the method used to access inputs in the rural market. The study investigates who leases land and who leases out land in the agrarian economy. It uses primary surveys conducted in two villages in the West Godavari district in 2014. During the survey, a detailed enumeration of all households was carried out. The increase in the non-resident households that own land is a major reason for the rise in tenancy in the surveyed area. A significant proportion of households that enter tenancy are pure tenants or households with no land ownership but entering the land-lease market. The entry of these households might have led to an exorbitant increase in rental costs. The survey also highlights the importance of commission agents in providing input and connecting non-resident households with potential lessees. The above features could have implications for agrarian transformation.
Beyond the Himalayan Borderlands: Indian Textile Production and Trade with Central Asia during Mughals
Get PDFDue to its control over the region having the largest natural and human resources, the Mughal economy emerged as a potential export economy, allowing it to export a wide range of commodities to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Thus, cotton textiles and Indigo occupied a premier position among the most significant exports. Although India’s textile export was significant, it also bought a vast variety of goods, making the Mughal Empire a significant importer as well. Despite exporting vast quantities of textiles, the Mughals also exported bullion to obtain essential imports such as war horses.
The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of Indian cotton textile exports to Central Asia. The study argues that, given the huge quantity of imports received by the Mughal Empire, it is impossible to believe that the trade balance was in favor of India
Empowering Women through Welfare Schemes of Government of West Bengal: A Study of Manteswar Block in West Bengal
Get PDFIn the state of West Bengal, there have been several issues in the form of socio-economic disparity. As a result, the government of West Bengal has developed a number of major welfare schemes aimed at empowering women from all socio-economic backgrounds. The present study attempts to assess and evaluate the impact of some prime welfare schemes on the empowerment of women by highlighting on their awareness and utilisation by the women population in Manteswar Block of Purba Barddhaman district of West Bengal. This study was conducted in Manteswar CD block by taking 250 women as sampling unit. Stratified random sampling method was used whereby the villages were chosen on the basis of their caste composition so that women from all caste groups are adequately represented. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for collecting the data. The data was analysed using Microsoft Excel software. To explore the economic, social, household, political and psychological dimensions of women empowerment along with overall women empowerment, the women empowerment index (WEI) was constructed to measure the level of overall women empowerment based on the selected indicators. The study found out that the welfare schemes for the women are more or less effective and have provided a scope for development of women in this area. The awareness and utilisation of the welfare schemes are also on the higher side in this area and had a positive influence on women empowerment index
A Study of The Needs and Problems for Implementation of Mother Language as A Medium of Instruction Under NEP2020: Voices of School Teachers
Get PDFIndia’s unique multilingual landscape is highlighted by the 2011 census, which reports approximately 19,569 languages as mother tongues. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a significant shift towards using Indian languages as mediums of instruction up to the elementary level and beyond, aiming to foster inclusivity, equity, and quality education. However, implementing this policy poses several challenges. This study investigates these challenges and the needs associated with using mother tongues as mediums of instruction. Delhi’s classrooms, which exemplify India’s cultural and linguistic diversity, serve as the study area. Eighty teachers from 20 schools, teaching English, Hindi, and other languages at the Elementary level, were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected via a questionnaire with both open and closed-ended questions and analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively with thematic analysis. The findings reveal issues such as a shortage of qualified language teachers, inadequate bilingual/multilingual textbooks, translation challenges, limited resources, job market concerns, parental resistance, technological barriers, and other obstacles. Despite acknowledging the importance of mother language instruction for cultural preservation, equity, and inclusion, the study concludes that Delhi is not yet prepared for full implementation.
Navigating The Cashless Revolution: Assessing Obstacles And Government Initiatives In India’s Transactional Growth
Get PDFThe shift towards a cashless economy has significantly shaped India’s economic landscape. This study examines the adoption of e-banking components like NEFT, UPI, RTGS, and others, analyzing their volume and value from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23. It highlights the growth rates during FY 2022-23 compared to FY 2017-18, emphasizing challenges such as digital literacy, infrastructure, security, and accessibility. The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment System Indicator report reveals digital payment transactions surged from 2,071 crore in FY 2017-18 to 13,462 crore in FY 2022-23, with a 45% CAGR. UPI stood out with a 147% CAGR. Government initiatives like the Digital India campaign, PMJDY, Har payment digital mission etc aims to overcome obstacles and promote e-banking. This paper offers insights for policymakers and stakeholders in India’s digital transformation