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This book visualizes the invisiualised women labour and the exploitation of working women in India. It presents the in-depth analysis of the socio-economic, political and legal perspective of women labour and labour laws in India. An attempt is made in this work to understand the women labour in India in a historical perspective as well as the socio-economic and political position of women in the different historical trajectory of Indian civilisation. A comprehensive analysis of the national and international labour laws, the policies and programmes which has been enacted by the Indian Government for the promotion and protection of the rights of women in general and working women in particul...
This book examines the development of innovative modern methodologies towards augmenting conventional plant breeding, in individual crops, for the production of new crop varieties under the increasingly limiting environmental and cultivation factors to achieve sustainable agricultural production, enhanced food security, in addition to providing raw materials for innovative industrial products and pharmaceuticals. This is Vol 6, subtitled Industrial and Food Crops, which consists of two parts. Included in Part I are 11 industrial plant species utilized as sources of raw materials for the production of industrial products including pulp and wood crops (acacia), fiber (cotton, jute and ramie), ...
With increasing geo-strategic importance in contemporary scenario, the South Asia can be accorded as a region of special relevance in context of globalization and international politics. The present book delves deep into the pros and cons of inter-linkages between globalization, governance and issues of human rights in South Asia. The book discusses an array of issues relating to globalization, governance and issues of human rights. The micro level issues are discussed in a way that it will give an insight to develop a framework and better understanding at macro level. In this book, readers will find the debate between proponents and critics of globalization in detail to comprehend the conte...
Special attention needs to be given to increasing employment opportunities and productive resources of women through special financial intermediaries, building women`s competitiveness and increasing economic exchanges among women entrepreneurs. This book is a small contribution to this great awakening.
Festschrift honoring Sreedharan Chandra Kumar Nair, 1938-1990, former Professor of Dept. of Nuclear Physics, Calicut University; contributed articles.
The extent of empowerment of women in a nation is largely determined by three factors - economic, social, and political identity. India's Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) called for a three-pronged strategy of social empowerment, economic empowerment, and providing gender justice to create a positive environment of economic, and social policies for women, and eliminating all forms of discrimination against them. The government of India has initiated various schemes spread across a broad spectrum, such as women's need for shelter, security, safety, legal aid, justice, information, maternal health, food, nutrition etc., as well as their need for economic sustenance through skill development, education, and access to credit and marketing. In order to address the phenomenon of domestic violence, which is widely prevalent but remains largely invisible in the public domain, the Protection from Domestic Violence Act, 2006 was enacted by the Indian Parliament. This collection of 35 papers examines various areas of interest including socio-economic status, women entrepreneurship, women in politics, role of information and communication technology in empowering women, and domestic violence.
In India, policies and programs at different levels of the government cover various dimensions and strategies in gender development. Over the years, efforts have been made to empower women socially, economically, and politically. However, due to a lack of synergy and coordination, the achievements are not satisfactory. It is imperative that an integrated policy and strategy be formulated to address the economic, social, and political issues related to women, along with the requisite programs and schemes. Though India has created protective legislations for women, the enactments have not been easy to implement. The vastness of the country, the scattered nature of women workers, their lack of ...
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Papers presented at the National Seminar on Children's Rights as Basic Human Rights : Sensitization of Stakeholders, held at Erode during 26-27 March 2007.