Public policies and sustainable development in post-reform India : regional responses and the way forward / / Mukunda Mishra, Subrata Saha, Madhabendra Sinha, editors

• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , 2023; ©2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xxxvi, 408 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 338.95407
• Soggetto topico: Regional disparities - India; Sustainable development - India
• Soggetto geografico: India Economic policy 1991-2016; India Economic policy 2016-
• Altri autori: MishraMukunda SahaSubrata SinhaMadhabendra
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I: Economic Reforms, Public Policy Moderations and Sustainability -- Chapter 1: Contextualizing the 1990s´ Economic Reforms in India: A Politico-Economic Narrative -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Departure from the Nehruvian Legacy (1965-1991) -- 1.3 The Economic Reform in 1991: Expectations and Realities -- 1.4 Bringing Efficiency for Politico-Economic Leadership in South Asia -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Green Economy, Sociopolitical and Environmental Implications of Institutional Participatory Governance -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Green Economic Implications -- 2.3 Social Implications -- 2.4 Environmental Implications -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Democracy, Governance, and Public Policy: The Trio for Ensuring India Towards Sustainable Development Agendas -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Research Questions and Methods -- 3.3 Democracy -- 3.4 Governance -- 3.5 Public Policy -- 3.6 Theoretical Analysis -- 3.7 Sustainable Development Goals and Inclusive Policy in India -- 3.8 Policy Intervention for Sustainable Development -- 3.9 Concluding Observation -- References -- Chapter 4: Social Protection Under the Aegis of Public Policy in India: A Step Toward Sustainability in Post-reform Period -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Progress in Building the Social Protection Systems: Global Outlook -- 4.3 Social Security in India: Moving Toward Inclusive Progress -- 4.4 Social Protection Systems in India: A Reflection from Data -- 4.5 Moving Forward: Selective Social Protection Schemes in India -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Facets of Public Policies in Achieving Sustainable Development. ; Chapter 5: Is Democracy a Precursor to Sustainable Development? Reflections on the Accomplishment of SDGs in India -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Public Policy: Scope of Intervention -- 5.3 Good Governance for Ensuring SD -- 5.4 The Democracy and SD Knot -- 5.5 Challenges in Attaining Sustainable Development -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Environmental Education in Public Education Sector in India, Especially West Bengal: Policy and Practice Towards Su... -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 EE and ESD: The Global Perspective -- 6.2.1 Concept of SD in the Educational Policies in India in the Post-reform Period -- 6.2.2 SD as Reflected in NEP 2020 -- 6.3 Present Status of Curricular and Pedagogical Aspects of SD Through EE/EVS in the Public Education Sector in West Bengal: P... -- 6.3.1 Primary Level (Class/ Standards I-V) -- 6.3.2 Upper-Primary Level (Class/Standards VI-VIII) -- 6.3.3 Secondary Level (Class/Standards IX and X) -- 6.3.4 Higher Secondary Level (Class/Standards XI and XII) -- 6.3.5 Undergraduate (UG Level) -- 6.4 Suggestions for Bolstering ESD Through EE/EVS -- 6.4.1 Reorient Curricula -- 6.4.2 Include EE as a Compulsory Subject in the Curricula -- 6.4.3 Bring Back EE at the HS Level -- 6.4.4 Encourage Co-scholastic Activities -- 6.4.5 Adopt a ``Whole-School´´ Approach -- 6.4.6 Apply ESD Pedagogies -- 6.4.7 Include Locale-Specific Materials in EE -- 6.4.8 Teach History and Geography Subjects as ``Carriers´´ of ESD -- 6.4.9 Adopt Suitable Assessment Tools and Techniques -- 6.4.10 Ensure Participation of the Local Communities -- 6.4.11 Encourage ``Learning to Live Together´´ -- 6.4.12 Introduce an Effective Monitoring Mechanism -- 6.4.13 Use Mass Media -- 6.5 Closing Remarks -- References -- Chapter 7: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals with Gender Equality: A Hands-On Experience in India -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Discussion. ; 7.2.1 Land Rights -- 7.2.2 Gender Resource Gaps (GRGs) -- 7.2.3 GRG for Women in Different Communities and Work Sectors -- 7.2.3.1 Women from Other Excluded Groups -- 7.2.4 Middle-Aged Women (MAW) -- 7.2.5 Gender-Equal Space for Spatial Planning -- 7.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Agricultural Sustainability and Women: Indian Scenario -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Objectives -- 8.3 Conceptualizing Sustainable Agricultural System -- 8.3.1 Models of Sustainable Agriculture -- 8.3.1.1 The United States -- 8.3.1.2 Mexico -- 8.3.1.3 Kazakhstan -- 8.3.1.4 North Korea -- 8.3.1.5 New Zealand -- 8.3.1.6 Ethiopia -- 8.3.1.7 Ecuador -- 8.3.1.8 Italy -- 8.4 Agricultural Sustainability and Women -- 8.4.1 Special Roles of Women Farmers -- 8.4.1.1 Conservation of Agro-Biodiversity (Conservation of Flora and Fauna) -- 8.4.1.2 Nature of Involvement of Women in Farming Activities -- 8.4.1.3 Hurdles of Farm: Women and Agricultural Sustainability -- Non-sharing of Domestic or Household Activities by the Male Counterpart -- Lack of Access to the Property (Land) -- Difficulties in Accessing Credit Facilities -- Lack of Access to Training on Advanced Technologies -- Lack of Access to Market Information -- Legal Bottlenecks Concerning Repayment of Loans Inherited After Husband´s Death -- Inequal Remuneration with Male Workers -- 8.5 Indian Approach -- 8.6 Organization/Reorganization of Agriculture -- 8.6.1 Social Security -- 8.6.2 Financial Assistance Programme -- 8.6.3 Crop Insurance -- 8.6.4 Problem of Distress Selling -- 8.6.5 Insurance Coverage -- 8.6.6 Maternity Issues -- 8.6.7 Social Securities and Old-Aged Farmers -- 8.6.8 Land Rights -- 8.6.9 Inequal Remuneration -- 8.7 Other Schemes -- 8.8 Conclusion and Suggestions -- References -- Chapter 9: Sustainability of Weavers Communities of West Bengal: Investigating the Role of Public Policy Interventions. ; 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Objectives and Methodology -- 9.3 Review of Literature -- 9.4 Nature and Specificity of Weavers of West Bengal -- 9.5 Trends of Transformation -- 9.6 Creativity and Artistic Representation of Weavers Engaged in the Cotton Textile Sector of West Bengal -- 9.7 Government-Aided Welfare Schemes for Weavers -- 9.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Perceived Health Status Among Elderly in India: Leveraging Public Policies to Achieve SDG-3 -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Materials and Method -- 10.2.1 Data -- 10.2.2 Key Measures -- 10.2.3 Empirical Strategy -- 10.3 Results and Discussion -- 10.4 Contemporary Policies for the Elderly -- 10.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Steps Toward Revitalizing the Education Sector -- Chapter 11: Digital Inclusion in School Education in India: Key Issues and Challenges -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Past Research on Digital Usage in School Education -- 11.3 Research Questions -- 11.4 Methodology -- 11.5 Results and Analysis -- 11.6 Findings and Discussions -- 11.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Scope of Standardization of the Teacher Education Program Within the Purview of India´s National Education Policy ... -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Institutionalization of Teacher Education in India -- 12.3 Objectives -- 12.4 Methodology -- 12.5 Study Area -- 12.6 Rationale Behind the National Education Policy 2020 -- 12.7 Relevance of Teacher Education Program -- 12.8 Highlights of Teacher Education Programs Across the Globe -- 12.9 Key Recommendations of the National Education Policy (2020) on Teacher Education -- 12.9.1 Bringing Teacher Education Courses Under the University -- 12.9.2 Coexistence of Dual Degrees -- 12.9.3 Ways to Increase Teacher Efficiency -- 12.9.4 Development of Women´s Education -- 12.9.5 Instruction to Close Down Substandard Individual Teacher Training Centers. ; 12.9.6 Changes in the Admission Process for Teacher Education Courses -- 12.9.7 Increasing Responsibilities for the Varsities´ Education Departments -- 12.9.8 Requirement of Teachers for Teacher Education Program -- 12.10 Perception Towards National Educational Policy 2020: Across the Board -- 12.10.1 Perception Study Regarding 4-Year Integrated B.Ed. Course Involving the Trainee Teachers -- 12.10.2 Perception Study Regarding 4-Year Integrated B.Ed. Course Involving the Managerial Authorities -- 12.10.3 Ground Realities -- 12.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: The Implementation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in India: An Initiative Toward Quality Education for Sus... -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) -- 13.3 mooKIT -- 13.4 IITBombayX -- 13.5 Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) -- 13.6 How Far Are MOOCs Successful in Disseminating Quality Education in India? A Case Study -- 13.6.1 Research Approach -- 13.6.2 Learners´ Perception About Leadership Quality -- 13.6.3 Learners´ Perception About Skill Development -- 13.6.4 Learners´ Perception About Professional Growth and Development -- 13.6.5 Learners´ Perception About Academic Excellence -- 13.6.6 Learners´ Perception About Industry Exposure -- 13.7 Discussion -- 13.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Education Attainment Policy and Practices: A Study on Tea Plantation Workers and Their Children of Kurseong Tea Es... -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Review of Literature -- 14.3 Statement of the Problem -- 14.4 Objectives of the Study -- 14.5 Study Area -- 14.6 Methodology -- 14.7 Data Analysis and Discussion -- 14.8 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Public Policy Interventions in Social and Economic Changes -- Chapter 15: Contribution of Human and Physical Capital to the Economic Growth in India: Post-reform Scenario.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book portrays India as a representative of post-colonial democratic republic states with a parliamentary form of federal-structured government and analyzes the critical challenges faced by such states in generating broadly shared economic well-being and quality of life. The reader is shown how creating and utilizing physical, human, financial, and social assets under the aegis of public policies help achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide a global framework to move toward a more equitable, peaceful, resilient, and prosperous society by 2030. It not only addresses how the states capacity has long been linked to the available economic resources, but also unfolds how the political system thus evolves to crucially determine the capacity of the state to implement its programs. The chapters of this book are particularly focused on judging the states capacity amid the neo-liberal ascendancy that has been triggered by the opening up of both the domestic and external economy, significantly initiated since 1991 and popularly known as the economic reforms in India. Examined here is the potency of the public policies of the country in fulfilling the sustainable development agendas, the specificity of which places the state at the heart of its execution, unlike many other versions of development that would be executed in parallel with or without states action. This work book has three principal foci facets within the broad swath of discussions covered by different chapters: (1) It critically examines how successful remains the public policies in mobilizing the population is mobilized to the next orbit of income, employment, education, and health consequent to amid the existing considerable magnitude of social and economic inequalities while achieving equity has always been the declared agenda in the post-reform public policy frameworks; (2) It traces the rationality of the transformation of the public policies and welfare strategies during the post-reform period in terms of motives, goals, and coverage to achieve the SDGs; and, (3) It reviews specific post-reform policies in terms of their potency to stimulate the system in addressing sustainable development. and upholding the states dominant and structuring intervention to resolve the existing inequalities and ensure that society develops amidst a harmonious world reconciled with nature.
• Titolo autorizzato: Public Policies and Sustainable Development in Post-Reform India
• ISBN: 981-9936-96-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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