| 1 |
Author(s):
Neelabh Roy.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
1-9 |
The Structure of Economic Exploitation in Colonial India and Its Long-Term Impacts
Abstract
This paper critically examines the structure of economic exploitation in colonial India under the British East India Company and later the British Raj, focusing on how systematic policies reshaped India’s economy to serve imperial interests. It analyses key mechanisms such as exploitative land revenue systems, the deindustrialisation of indigenous industries, the commercialisation of agriculture, and the continuous drain of wealth to Britain. Drawing upon the theoretical insights of Dadabhai Naoroji and R. C. Dutt, the study highlights how colonial economic policies disrupted traditional economic structures and created conditions of poverty, inequality, and dependency. The paper further evaluates the long-term impacts of these exploitative structures on post-independence India, including persistent regional disparities, agrarian distress, and a weak industrial base. It argues that colonialism was not merely a political phenomenon but an economic system that institutionalised underdevelopment. By linking colonial policies with contemporary economic challenges, the study provides a historical foundation for understanding ongoing issues of inequality and structural imbalance in India’s development trajectory.
| 2 |
Author(s):
Ananya Sharma.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
10-19 |
Women Empowerment and Education in Contemporary Indian Society
Abstract
Women empowerment through education has emerged as one of the most significant aspects of social transformation in contemporary Indian society. Education not only provides knowledge and skills but also enhances self-confidence, awareness, decision-making ability, and economic independence among women. In India, the educational advancement of women has contributed greatly to improving their social, political, and economic status. Educated women are more capable of participating in public life, securing employment opportunities, maintaining better health standards, and contributing to national development. Over the years, the Government of India has introduced several policies and programmes to promote female education and gender equality; however, numerous challenges such as poverty, patriarchal traditions, gender discrimination, child marriage, lack of educational infrastructure, and digital inequality continue to affect women’s educational progress, particularly in rural and marginalised communities. This paper examines the role of education in empowering women in contemporary Indian society by analysing historical developments, constitutional provisions, government initiatives, and the socio-economic impact of female education. The study also highlights the contribution of educational institutions, social reformers, and modern technological advancements in improving women’s status in India. Furthermore, it discusses the persistent barriers that hinder women’s empowerment and suggests measures for ensuring equal educational opportunities and inclusive social development. The paper concludes that education is the most effective instrument for achieving genuine women empowerment and sustainable national progress in the twenty-first century.
| 3 |
Author(s):
रश्मि वर्मा.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Sociology
Page No:
20-25 |
स्मार्टफोन के बढ़ते उपयोग से बच्चों की सामाजिक गतिविधियों में कमी
Abstract
आधुनिक तकनीकी युग में स्मार्टफोन बच्चों के दैनिक जीवन का अभिन्न हिस्सा बन गया है। शिक्षा, मनोरंजन, संचार तथा ऑनलाइन गतिविधियों के लिए बच्चों में स्मार्टफोन का उपयोग निरंतर बढ़ रहा है। यद्यपि स्मार्टफोन ने ज्ञान और सूचना तक पहुँच को आसान बनाया है, लेकिन इसके अत्यधिक उपयोग से बच्चों की सामाजिक गतिविधियों में उल्लेखनीय कमी देखी जा रही है। बच्चे अब बाहरी खेलों, मित्रों के साथ प्रत्यक्ष संवाद, पारिवारिक सहभागिता तथा सामूहिक गतिविधियों में पहले की अपेक्षा कम रुचि ले रहे हैं। इस शोध पत्र में स्मार्टफोन के बढ़ते उपयोग के कारण बच्चों के सामाजिक व्यवहार, मानसिक विकास तथा पारिवारिक संबंधों पर पड़ने वाले प्रभावों का अध्ययन किया जाएगा। शोध में यह भी स्पष्ट किया जाएगा कि अत्यधिक स्क्रीन टाइम बच्चों के संचार कौशल, आत्मविश्वास तथा सामाजिक सहभागिता को किस प्रकार प्रभावित करता है। साथ ही, अभिभावकों, विद्यालयों तथा समाज की भूमिका का विश्लेषण करते हुए संतुलित डिजिटल उपयोग की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया जाएगा। यह अध्ययन इस निष्कर्ष पर पहुँचता है कि स्मार्टफोन का नियंत्रित और संतुलित उपयोग ही बच्चों के स्वस्थ सामाजिक एवं मानसिक विकास के लिए आवश्यक है। बच्चों को वास्तविक सामाजिक गतिविधियों, खेलकूद और पारिवारिक संवाद की ओर प्रेरित करना समय की प्रमुख आवश्यकता बन चुकी है।
