Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Oct 1, 2023
There are three pillars of Sustainable Development and Society that is economy, society and envir... more There are three pillars of Sustainable Development and Society that is economy, society and environment. Education for sustainable development is essential as it has a significant role in moulding the behaviour of students and other stakeholders the economy. Society, Economy and Environment are interdependent factors which may create a sustainable society or may not. In this direction to get positive impact of these 3 pillars of society on which development rest, it is essential that from primary level to higher education level education should be able to create those skills and behaviour which are required for sustainable society. Here the teacher's students, economist and environmentalists, sociologist all have to work together for sustainable society. In this paper we will try to study the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Sustainable development. We will also learn what pedagogical approach is to be adopted for ESD and its limitations.
Water use across various sectors in India is on the rise. Various estimates and projections indic... more Water use across various sectors in India is on the rise. Various estimates and projections indicate an increasing trend in water demand for agriculture, industrial and domestic uses in the coming decades. Non-domestic use of water is much higher (95%) than domestic use (5%). It is projected that India may move into the category of water stressed nation by 2020. Comprehensive planning, therefore, is needed to meet the ever increasing demand of water. Wastewater has been an untapped resource in India till now. As per the latest estimate 38,255 mld of wastewater is generated in the country. This waste water can be reused for non-domestic purposes. Recycling of wastewater may help to reduce pollution of land and water bodies, reduce fresh water demand and also reduce the need for developing new sources of water supply. The National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP) formulated in 2008 by Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India (GoI) addresses reuse of wastewater. Bangalore started reuse of water in 1990s, which is first in the country in the municipal sector. Efforts have also been made by Gujarat Urban Development Corporation in this direction and it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Doshion Ltd, a water management service company to build wastewater recycling plants in the state. Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has also taken the initiative for waste water recycle. In this paper, we will examine the efforts made by the SMC in managing waste water.
Pearl : A Journal of Library and Information Science, 2012
In 2008, 358,000 women died globally due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of... more In 2008, 358,000 women died globally due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of these maternal deaths occurred in low-income countries. India has the highest number of live births in the world being 27 million. It has also recorded the world's highest number of maternal deaths in 2008 at 63,000. Maternal deaths do not take place only due to medical reasons. There are economic and social reasons also behind it. Research has proved that besides medical reasons there is link between poverty and maternal deaths in low and middle income countries. Cost to be paid by the poor people to access maternal health care is very high and unpredictable which is a barrier the utilization of maternal health care. Gender inequality and women's low social status also has an impact on women's health, maternal health, and overall demand for maternal health care services. Various policies and programs to improve and expand services, as well as reduce the burden of cost for low-income women, have been taken up from time to time but these actions alone will not help to reduce MMR. Gender inequality may still limit access and prevent women from utilizing the services. Therefore, efforts to improve maternal health care utilization and outcomes must also find ways to empower women and overcome gender inequality. This paper examines how poverty and gender inequality pose obstacles in accessing maternal health care and its utilization which in turn impacts MMR. Gujarat Government's efforts in mitigating these obstacles have also been examined.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Oct 1, 2023
There are three pillars of Sustainable Development and Society that is economy, society and envir... more There are three pillars of Sustainable Development and Society that is economy, society and environment. Education for sustainable development is essential as it has a significant role in moulding the behaviour of students and other stakeholders the economy. Society, Economy and Environment are interdependent factors which may create a sustainable society or may not. In this direction to get positive impact of these 3 pillars of society on which development rest, it is essential that from primary level to higher education level education should be able to create those skills and behaviour which are required for sustainable society. Here the teacher's students, economist and environmentalists, sociologist all have to work together for sustainable society. In this paper we will try to study the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Sustainable development. We will also learn what pedagogical approach is to be adopted for ESD and its limitations.
Water use across various sectors in India is on the rise. Various estimates and projections indic... more Water use across various sectors in India is on the rise. Various estimates and projections indicate an increasing trend in water demand for agriculture, industrial and domestic uses in the coming decades. Non-domestic use of water is much higher (95%) than domestic use (5%). It is projected that India may move into the category of water stressed nation by 2020. Comprehensive planning, therefore, is needed to meet the ever increasing demand of water. Wastewater has been an untapped resource in India till now. As per the latest estimate 38,255 mld of wastewater is generated in the country. This waste water can be reused for non-domestic purposes. Recycling of wastewater may help to reduce pollution of land and water bodies, reduce fresh water demand and also reduce the need for developing new sources of water supply. The National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP) formulated in 2008 by Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India (GoI) addresses reuse of wastewater. Bangalore started reuse of water in 1990s, which is first in the country in the municipal sector. Efforts have also been made by Gujarat Urban Development Corporation in this direction and it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Doshion Ltd, a water management service company to build wastewater recycling plants in the state. Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has also taken the initiative for waste water recycle. In this paper, we will examine the efforts made by the SMC in managing waste water.
Pearl : A Journal of Library and Information Science, 2012
In 2008, 358,000 women died globally due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of... more In 2008, 358,000 women died globally due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of these maternal deaths occurred in low-income countries. India has the highest number of live births in the world being 27 million. It has also recorded the world's highest number of maternal deaths in 2008 at 63,000. Maternal deaths do not take place only due to medical reasons. There are economic and social reasons also behind it. Research has proved that besides medical reasons there is link between poverty and maternal deaths in low and middle income countries. Cost to be paid by the poor people to access maternal health care is very high and unpredictable which is a barrier the utilization of maternal health care. Gender inequality and women's low social status also has an impact on women's health, maternal health, and overall demand for maternal health care services. Various policies and programs to improve and expand services, as well as reduce the burden of cost for low-income women, have been taken up from time to time but these actions alone will not help to reduce MMR. Gender inequality may still limit access and prevent women from utilizing the services. Therefore, efforts to improve maternal health care utilization and outcomes must also find ways to empower women and overcome gender inequality. This paper examines how poverty and gender inequality pose obstacles in accessing maternal health care and its utilization which in turn impacts MMR. Gujarat Government's efforts in mitigating these obstacles have also been examined.
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