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Milk and Milk products are essential ingredients for human diet. For infants and young children these are must for proper growth as they contain all necessary elements required for their growth. In addition to protein and calcium, the milk and milk products contain various contents which are of utmost importance for human body.
In all the countries of the world and specially in the developing countries a concern is being expressed about the viability of their administrative systems in relation to their capability of confronting the changes in the domestic and international environments and to find appropriate solutions for their resolution. The turbulent environment, if it has to be managed effectively, needs a concerted effort on the part of policy makers, planners, civil servants, ...
In recent times studies pertaining to empowerment of women have received the attention of many social scientists. The issues have been explored from different angles focussing on different areas. This book is the latest addition in the growing literature. The author has singled out household decision-making as an important indicator of the internal dynamism of sexual division of labour. Different areas of household decision-making have been explored to measure ...
"Education, employment and empowerment are the three vital weapons that have been recognised as powerful tools in ensuring the upliftment of women. There is pressing need for planners and policy makers to understand and encourage the empowerment of the Indian woman. With education comes employment and with this comes economic freedom, upon which the edifice of empowerment is built. Only when this is achieved can we hope for a transformation in the ...
"The Position of Women in India-right from the ancient through medieval to the modern times-has always attracted debate. Some scholars opine that women enjoyed greater freedom in the days of yore, others hold that the opposite is true. Here we have tried to present the facts as they were by quoting extensively from the Puranas and Smrtis. However, as recognised by the editors in this book, women have always been fighting for equal recognition in society. ...
"Women down the ages have always had to demand equal status for themselves in society. This is more so in a traditional set-up like India, where women have forever been a step behind men in deference to the "higher status" of man. The book 'Women in Law & Politics' specifically charts the progress of women, through their trials and tribulations, in their difficult journey demanding equal status in this male-dominated society. This book examines ...
The acute dearth of literature on commercial flower production in the Indian market has paved the way for a book such as this one. The author has addressed every doubt of a nouice producer and has covered all aspects of commercial flower production. The book provides the nerances of floral production with details regarding every commercially viable bloom. Since this is a relatively uncharted territory especially in India, the entrepreneur will fell safe with ...
Indian Society, as we see it today, has come through the ages. In this long journey towards development and progress it has transcended ancient, medieval periods and running through to the modern period. During this process of transcendence, the culture and civilisation of each period had great bearing on Indian society. Many civilisations became extinct in this developmental process but their art, archaeology and cultural heritage still remains and reminds us of ...
Horticulture is basically the art of garden cultivation. This art requires in-depth knowledge as to the types and contents of soils, seasons, climate, preparation of fields, sowing, ploughing; use of manures, fertilisers, insecticides, pesticides; removal of weeds, etc., and many more aspects of gardening. Preparation and use of garden calendars are of much use to the gardeners as they call for their attention for the work that must be done and must be prepared ...
The history of Panchayati Raj is synonymous with the history of Ć¢ā¬Ėman in the streetĆ¢ā¬ā¢ in independent India. In India, only Panchayati Raj system can bring about power relationships between the centre and lower echelons leading to better administration. Panchayati Raj is an indigenous model of development in India since time immemorial which manifests both the national sensibility and ostentation. It is evolved through the ages, acquiring a definite programme of ...
Economics is, in fact, the backbone of development of the country and all other developments are linked to it, directly or indirectly. In such circumstances, the importance of economic development is proved. In developing countries like India, it is rather more important. Our economic policies are such that we are lagging behind in development in comparison to other countries having better economic policies. Since the development of resources, natural as well as ...
Rural development is a strategy designed to improve the economic and social life of the rural people. Rural development involves extending the benefits of development to the poorest amongst the population. The concept of rural development has now become more comprehensive. In this two volume set an attempt has been made to focus on the problems being faced by rural sector for its development and to highlight the reforms to lead the sector towards its development. ...
This book highlights all aspects of air pollutants, their sources and effects; the mechanics and dynamics of atmospheric aerosols; and the chemistry and physics of air pollution. Each and every aspect of the various topics with the applications of new concepts have been described. The book is well illustrated with superbly accurate diagrams, that are usually self-explanatory and aptly integrated with the text. This comprehensive text book is designed to provide a ...
A Corporation is a congregation of a multitude of stakeholders that include customers, employees, investors, vendors, partners and government. There is a rainbow of expectations around a corporation and the fulfillment of these aspirations requires energy, initiatives and integrity of the highest order. In the context of expanding globalization, corporations are having access to global pools of capital, attracting and endeavouring to retain the best human capital ...
Biotechnology refers to the techniques that allow scientists to modify DNA, genetic material of living organisms, to enhance their tolerance to pests and diseases, increase yield and improve quality and nutritional value. Biotechnology has tremendous future potential in medicine, environment, industry and agriculture. The results of rapid advances in research and development and the application of new techniques over the last few decades have resulted in three ...
The book fulfils a long felt need of providing comprehensive material on the use of computers in libraries and other methods of automation like CD-ROM, internet, electronic printing, videotex teletext, teleconferencing and telefacsimile etc., in India. It is hoped that this book will prove of immense use to the students, researchers, administrators of libraries, librarians, information scientists and the general public alike. The book, for the first time in ...
Social work as a professional concept got impetus and acquired great momentum during and after two world wars. Since then it became a popular field for social activists. During the last fifty years many new concepts, tools and techniques have been included in the domain of social work, giving some more or less divisions to the subject. Hence this three volume set of "Social Work : Methods, Practices and Perspectives" is designed and set in accordance ...
Social man is the product of a constantly changing society, moulded by inputs from the educational system. These two are intertwined together since one is the effect of the other. Educational prowess is, to a certain extent, determined by man's position in society, the author states, his achievement motivation being a direct effect of his social moorings. In this exhaustive book on Educational Sociology the author presents us with methods of providing better ...
This comprehensive "Encyclopaedia of Great Scientists" provides detailed presentation of the most profound, influential and great scientists of the world. This two volume set incorporates biographies of thirty-six outstanding scientists form both East and West. Besides presenting the lives, deeds, innovations, and discoveries of and by these great scientists, the book endeavours to bring before the readers the hidden facets and features of their lives ...
Higher education is of great significance for the balanced development of an economy and shall definitely have its impact, especially for a developing country like India. Today, the system as whole, of higher education in India has grown a lot. The number of institutions has increased manifold. Enrolment in universities has also increased over the years, although still far below that in developed countries, and even less than in the South Asian countries. The ...