Special programme implementation departmentSolomon Raj
The document summarizes the work of the Special Programme Implementation Department in Tamil Nadu. The department oversees the implementation of various social welfare schemes aimed at eliminating poverty and improving access to basic services. Some key schemes discussed include distributing electric fans, mixers, and grinders to women to reduce domestic drudgery, as well as distributing laptops to students. An Enterprise Resource Planning software has been developed to track the distribution of benefits from these two major schemes. The overall goal of the department and its programs is to transform lives and ensure welfare for all sections of society through effective implementation and monitoring of special welfare programs.
This document summarizes India's Public Distribution System (PDS) and the evolution of the National Food Security Act in 3 sentences:
The PDS seeks to provide food security to the poor through subsidized food grains and has evolved since the 1940s to become the National Food Security Act in 2013 which legally entitles eligible households to receive monthly food rations. The document outlines the provisions of the Act, including entitlement amounts and implementation at state and local levels, and notes that identification of beneficiaries and modernization of distribution systems require further improvement.
The document summarizes the major poverty alleviation programs in India, which can be categorized as rural or urban focused. Most programs target rural poverty, as prevalence is higher in rural areas. The programs aim to provide wage employment, self-employment, food security, social security, and alleviate urban poverty. Some key programs discussed include MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Integrated Rural Development Program, Food for Work Program, and National Rural Livelihood Mission.
The writ petition questions the closure of Anganwadi centers across India during the COVID-19 lockdown. Anganwadi centers provide supplementary nutrition to pregnant/lactating women and children under 6 to fulfill the state's duty of ensuring nutrition and development. The petitioner seeks orders directing reopening of centers and resuming services, providing cooked meals and take-home rations per the National Food Security Act, and monitoring child growth post-pandemic. Anganwadi centers are mandated by law to provide meals to beneficiaries and implement welfare schemes for children's health, nutrition, education, immunization and referrals. They were closed during the lockdown but distribution of special nutrition was permitted.
The document discusses India's National Food Security Bill (NFSB) 2013, which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India's 1.2 billion people in order to address hunger and food insecurity. It outlines key aspects of the bill such as eligibility criteria, coverage targets, subsidized food grain prices, nutritional provisions for pregnant women and children, and state-level implementation mechanisms. While the bill aims to make the right to food a legal entitlement, critics argue it may impose large budgetary costs and fail to properly define and identify beneficiaries. Suggestions are made to learn from past experiences, improve targeting of beneficiaries, include other essential food commodities, and enhance agricultural techniques.
THE HOUSE FACILITATION FOR THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY: A STUDY ON THE SELF-RELI...Fajar Cahyo Utomo
This document discusses a study on the Self-Reliance Housing Stimulus Program in Indonesia and its effectiveness in improving housing quality for low-income communities. Key points:
- The program provides assistance (funds, labor, etc.) to help low-income people build or improve housing so it meets standards for safety, health and comfort.
- A survey of 388 low-income households in Central Java found the program helped improve housing quality in terms of physical structure, environment and health factors.
- The document also provides background on housing rights in Indonesia, definitions of terms like "habitable housing", and details of the program's implementation and targets in different provinces in 2015.
Poverty allivation programme by governmentmadan kumar
The document discusses several anti-poverty programmes adopted by the Indian government, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) which guarantees 100 days of employment per rural household; the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) and its successor the National Rural Livelihoods Mission which aim to promote self-employment; and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana which aims to provide connectivity to rural areas. It also mentions other programmes related to rural housing, irrigation, drinking water, electrification, social security, food security, and financial inclusion.
Special programme implementation departmentSolomon Raj
The document summarizes the work of the Special Programme Implementation Department in Tamil Nadu. The department oversees the implementation of various social welfare schemes aimed at eliminating poverty and improving access to basic services. Some key schemes discussed include distributing electric fans, mixers, and grinders to women to reduce domestic drudgery, as well as distributing laptops to students. An Enterprise Resource Planning software has been developed to track the distribution of benefits from these two major schemes. The overall goal of the department and its programs is to transform lives and ensure welfare for all sections of society through effective implementation and monitoring of special welfare programs.
This document summarizes India's Public Distribution System (PDS) and the evolution of the National Food Security Act in 3 sentences:
The PDS seeks to provide food security to the poor through subsidized food grains and has evolved since the 1940s to become the National Food Security Act in 2013 which legally entitles eligible households to receive monthly food rations. The document outlines the provisions of the Act, including entitlement amounts and implementation at state and local levels, and notes that identification of beneficiaries and modernization of distribution systems require further improvement.
The document summarizes the major poverty alleviation programs in India, which can be categorized as rural or urban focused. Most programs target rural poverty, as prevalence is higher in rural areas. The programs aim to provide wage employment, self-employment, food security, social security, and alleviate urban poverty. Some key programs discussed include MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Integrated Rural Development Program, Food for Work Program, and National Rural Livelihood Mission.
The writ petition questions the closure of Anganwadi centers across India during the COVID-19 lockdown. Anganwadi centers provide supplementary nutrition to pregnant/lactating women and children under 6 to fulfill the state's duty of ensuring nutrition and development. The petitioner seeks orders directing reopening of centers and resuming services, providing cooked meals and take-home rations per the National Food Security Act, and monitoring child growth post-pandemic. Anganwadi centers are mandated by law to provide meals to beneficiaries and implement welfare schemes for children's health, nutrition, education, immunization and referrals. They were closed during the lockdown but distribution of special nutrition was permitted.
The document discusses India's National Food Security Bill (NFSB) 2013, which aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India's 1.2 billion people in order to address hunger and food insecurity. It outlines key aspects of the bill such as eligibility criteria, coverage targets, subsidized food grain prices, nutritional provisions for pregnant women and children, and state-level implementation mechanisms. While the bill aims to make the right to food a legal entitlement, critics argue it may impose large budgetary costs and fail to properly define and identify beneficiaries. Suggestions are made to learn from past experiences, improve targeting of beneficiaries, include other essential food commodities, and enhance agricultural techniques.
THE HOUSE FACILITATION FOR THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY: A STUDY ON THE SELF-RELI...Fajar Cahyo Utomo
This document discusses a study on the Self-Reliance Housing Stimulus Program in Indonesia and its effectiveness in improving housing quality for low-income communities. Key points:
- The program provides assistance (funds, labor, etc.) to help low-income people build or improve housing so it meets standards for safety, health and comfort.
- A survey of 388 low-income households in Central Java found the program helped improve housing quality in terms of physical structure, environment and health factors.
- The document also provides background on housing rights in Indonesia, definitions of terms like "habitable housing", and details of the program's implementation and targets in different provinces in 2015.
Poverty allivation programme by governmentmadan kumar
The document discusses several anti-poverty programmes adopted by the Indian government, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) which guarantees 100 days of employment per rural household; the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) and its successor the National Rural Livelihoods Mission which aim to promote self-employment; and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana which aims to provide connectivity to rural areas. It also mentions other programmes related to rural housing, irrigation, drinking water, electrification, social security, food security, and financial inclusion.
This power point presentation discusses education and eradication of poverty. It defines poverty and identifies its key causes as unemployment, population explosion, illiteracy, and defective planning. It states that education can help decrease poverty by providing vocational skills. Illiteracy contributes to poverty by limiting people's ability to improve their economic status. The presentation outlines government efforts to abolish rural poverty through initiatives that increase employment, provide basic facilities and services, and promote self-employment and adult education. It emphasizes that education is key to mobilizing people's potential for development and argues that compulsory primary education, non-formal education, and developing scientific attitudes can help eradicate poverty.
Infrastructure is broadly categorized into economic infrastructure and social infrastructure. Economic infrastructure includes roads, transportation, electricity, and telecommunications to promote economic activity. Social infrastructure supports social services like healthcare, education, housing, and transportation. India has made significant investments in social infrastructure through programs and policies focused on education, health, transportation, power, housing, irrigation, and other social services. However, India still faces challenges in fully achieving goals like universal education and literacy, access to healthcare, and adequate housing and transportation infrastructure to support its growing population. Further collective efforts are needed from the public and government sectors to improve social conditions.
The document discusses various initiatives by the Indian government to promote development, including financial inclusion programs like Jan Dhan Yojana, insurance schemes for the poor, and the Swachh Bharat Mission. It also summarizes efforts to boost the agricultural sector like increasing MSP procurement, investing in irrigation and providing crop insurance. Major programs to empower farmers and double their incomes are highlighted.
The document summarizes key points from the Indian budget including allocating funds to agriculture, rural development, healthcare, and infrastructure. It allocates over $20 billion to agriculture and fisheries, $11 trillion in credit to farms, and $150 billion over 4 years to revitalize infrastructure and education. The budget also aims to improve rural livelihoods and allocate over $20 billion to healthcare including a program providing $500 annually to 100 million poor families. Furthermore, it allocates funds to expand highways, rail networks in Bengaluru and Mumbai, and $150 billion to railway projects for the next fiscal year. The overall focus is on developing agriculture, rural areas, education, and supporting small and medium businesses.
The Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) is a rural development program launched by the Indian government in 2009-2010. It aims to develop villages with over 50% scheduled caste populations by converging central and state schemes. The plan aims to build "Model Villages" with adequate infrastructure and facilities to meet peoples' minimum needs and enable residents to utilize their full potential. Initially, 1000 villages in 5 states were selected as pilot projects, with ₹1 million allocated annually per village.
Come, let's have a fantastic cognitive journey- what is sensation? what is perception- errors in perception-illusion-hallucination-differentiate illusion and hallucination- what is memory-what is forgetting-what are mnemonics- how to memorize effectively- theories of forgetting- Rote memory- logical memory-
The document outlines the Biwako Millennium Framework (BMF), which was declared in 2002 at an intergovernmental meeting in Japan. The BMF extends the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons for another decade, from 2003-2012. It establishes seven priority areas for action to promote an inclusive society for persons with disabilities, including self-help organizations, women with disabilities, and early detection/intervention/education. For each priority area, it identifies critical issues, targets, and actions governments should take to reach the targets, such as establishing policies and national coordination committees to support self-help organizations by 2004.
It is a presentation on educational implications of synergy.what is synergy? what is the definition of synergy? what is classroom synergizing? how can use synergy effectively in classroom?
Language & writing: A comprehensive discussion with all its aspectsHathib KK
Language & Writing-What is writing? different types of writing-expository writing-descriptive writing-persuasive writing-Assessment of writing-fictional writing-nonfictional writing
Genetic epistomology: An Exclusive PresentationHathib KK
Jean Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development known as genetic epistemology:
1) The sensorimotor stage from birth to age 2 where infants learn about the world through senses and physical interaction.
2) The preoperational stage from ages 2 to 7 where symbolic thought and language develops but logical thought is still limited.
3) The concrete operational stage from ages 7 to 11 where logical thought emerges and children can think about concrete events.
4) The formal operational stage from age 11 onward where abstract and logical thought allows for hypothetical deductive reasoning.
Thinking, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving: All in one Present...Hathib KK
Thinking, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving: All in one Presentation- Steps in problem solving- Inductive reasoning-deductive reasoning-linear reasoning-
Language across curriculum: Meaning, definition and principles.Hathib KK
Language Across Curriculum- Definition-Significance-what is LAC? What are the principles behind its emergence? What is the role of language teacher and other subject teachers in lac? What is CBI? WHAT IS CONTENT BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI)
?WHAT IS CONTENT INTEGRATED LANGUAGE LEARNING(CILL)?
Learning in and out of school : A Psychological PerspectiveHathib KK
Learning-School-Out of School- Common Sense-Situational learning-symbolic learning- Learning in school-learning out of school-difference between learning in and out of school
It is a presentation on vygotsky's socio-cultural learning. This presentation makes an attempt to explain his concepts and the educational implications of the theory.
it is a presentations on different aspects of education. What is education? what are the aims of education? what is the etymology of 'education'? what are the aims of education in a democratic set up or society?What are the aims of education in secular set up or society?What is the definition of education given by Gandhiji? What is the definition of education given by Swami Vivekananda? What are the modern aims of education?What are the traditional aims of education?What are the general aims of education
This power point presentation discusses education and eradication of poverty. It defines poverty and identifies its key causes as unemployment, population explosion, illiteracy, and defective planning. It states that education can help decrease poverty by providing vocational skills. Illiteracy contributes to poverty by limiting people's ability to improve their economic status. The presentation outlines government efforts to abolish rural poverty through initiatives that increase employment, provide basic facilities and services, and promote self-employment and adult education. It emphasizes that education is key to mobilizing people's potential for development and argues that compulsory primary education, non-formal education, and developing scientific attitudes can help eradicate poverty.
Infrastructure is broadly categorized into economic infrastructure and social infrastructure. Economic infrastructure includes roads, transportation, electricity, and telecommunications to promote economic activity. Social infrastructure supports social services like healthcare, education, housing, and transportation. India has made significant investments in social infrastructure through programs and policies focused on education, health, transportation, power, housing, irrigation, and other social services. However, India still faces challenges in fully achieving goals like universal education and literacy, access to healthcare, and adequate housing and transportation infrastructure to support its growing population. Further collective efforts are needed from the public and government sectors to improve social conditions.
The document discusses various initiatives by the Indian government to promote development, including financial inclusion programs like Jan Dhan Yojana, insurance schemes for the poor, and the Swachh Bharat Mission. It also summarizes efforts to boost the agricultural sector like increasing MSP procurement, investing in irrigation and providing crop insurance. Major programs to empower farmers and double their incomes are highlighted.
The document summarizes key points from the Indian budget including allocating funds to agriculture, rural development, healthcare, and infrastructure. It allocates over $20 billion to agriculture and fisheries, $11 trillion in credit to farms, and $150 billion over 4 years to revitalize infrastructure and education. The budget also aims to improve rural livelihoods and allocate over $20 billion to healthcare including a program providing $500 annually to 100 million poor families. Furthermore, it allocates funds to expand highways, rail networks in Bengaluru and Mumbai, and $150 billion to railway projects for the next fiscal year. The overall focus is on developing agriculture, rural areas, education, and supporting small and medium businesses.
The Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) is a rural development program launched by the Indian government in 2009-2010. It aims to develop villages with over 50% scheduled caste populations by converging central and state schemes. The plan aims to build "Model Villages" with adequate infrastructure and facilities to meet peoples' minimum needs and enable residents to utilize their full potential. Initially, 1000 villages in 5 states were selected as pilot projects, with ₹1 million allocated annually per village.
Come, let's have a fantastic cognitive journey- what is sensation? what is perception- errors in perception-illusion-hallucination-differentiate illusion and hallucination- what is memory-what is forgetting-what are mnemonics- how to memorize effectively- theories of forgetting- Rote memory- logical memory-
The document outlines the Biwako Millennium Framework (BMF), which was declared in 2002 at an intergovernmental meeting in Japan. The BMF extends the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons for another decade, from 2003-2012. It establishes seven priority areas for action to promote an inclusive society for persons with disabilities, including self-help organizations, women with disabilities, and early detection/intervention/education. For each priority area, it identifies critical issues, targets, and actions governments should take to reach the targets, such as establishing policies and national coordination committees to support self-help organizations by 2004.
It is a presentation on educational implications of synergy.what is synergy? what is the definition of synergy? what is classroom synergizing? how can use synergy effectively in classroom?
Language & writing: A comprehensive discussion with all its aspectsHathib KK
Language & Writing-What is writing? different types of writing-expository writing-descriptive writing-persuasive writing-Assessment of writing-fictional writing-nonfictional writing
Genetic epistomology: An Exclusive PresentationHathib KK
Jean Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development known as genetic epistemology:
1) The sensorimotor stage from birth to age 2 where infants learn about the world through senses and physical interaction.
2) The preoperational stage from ages 2 to 7 where symbolic thought and language develops but logical thought is still limited.
3) The concrete operational stage from ages 7 to 11 where logical thought emerges and children can think about concrete events.
4) The formal operational stage from age 11 onward where abstract and logical thought allows for hypothetical deductive reasoning.
Thinking, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving: All in one Present...Hathib KK
Thinking, reasoning, decision making, and problem solving: All in one Presentation- Steps in problem solving- Inductive reasoning-deductive reasoning-linear reasoning-
Language across curriculum: Meaning, definition and principles.Hathib KK
Language Across Curriculum- Definition-Significance-what is LAC? What are the principles behind its emergence? What is the role of language teacher and other subject teachers in lac? What is CBI? WHAT IS CONTENT BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI)
?WHAT IS CONTENT INTEGRATED LANGUAGE LEARNING(CILL)?
Learning in and out of school : A Psychological PerspectiveHathib KK
Learning-School-Out of School- Common Sense-Situational learning-symbolic learning- Learning in school-learning out of school-difference between learning in and out of school
It is a presentation on vygotsky's socio-cultural learning. This presentation makes an attempt to explain his concepts and the educational implications of the theory.
it is a presentations on different aspects of education. What is education? what are the aims of education? what is the etymology of 'education'? what are the aims of education in a democratic set up or society?What are the aims of education in secular set up or society?What is the definition of education given by Gandhiji? What is the definition of education given by Swami Vivekananda? What are the modern aims of education?What are the traditional aims of education?What are the general aims of education
Humanism and existentialism- comparing and contrasting Hathib KK
It is a presentation on the educational implications of humanism and existentialism.what is humanism? definition of humanism.What is existentialism? Existentialism v/s humanism. What are the core concepts of humanism? what are the educational implications of humanism and existentialism?
Slides from the second part of Katy Campbell's Ways of Knowing presentation at TLt 2009 in Saskatoon.
http://www.tlt2009.ca/all-sessions/ways-of-knowing-ii-cultures-of-design.html
Abstract
How do instructional designers around the world use design to make a difference, socially, locally and globally? In other words, are there social and political purposes for design that are culturally based? Just as there are different learning cultures, we think that there may be different cultural models of instructional design. In October 2008 a team that included Dr. Heather Kanuka (University of Alberta) and Dr. Rick Schwier (University of Saskatchewan) travelled to Singapore for a two-day symposium during which we explored the notion of instructional design cultures from different cultural perspectives. Eight countries were represented: as a group we considered the implications of culture on instructional design, and culturally-based ways of knowing and practice. This session will share some of the issues we identified and a plan for moving ahead on this pilot project.
The document discusses different ways of knowing and learning. It references research showing learners who encounter multiple learning spaces develop a stronger sense of self and are more motivated. These learners relate past learning to current learning and use creative strategies. The document then outlines theories of possible selves and how learning in different spaces allows learners to develop varied possible selves. It suggests educators should promote learning in diverse spaces and support learner reflection to foster well-rounded identity development.
Futurism and education: A multi sided discussion with reference to the BEd. C...Hathib KK
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Mathew's Theories of Knowledge - Applications in Education, Professional Serv...Dr. Raju M. Mathew
To bring Revolutions in Education, we need a New Philosophy of Education and Strategies, Theories and Approcahes. We need a ten fold increase in the efficiency and productivity and cost reducation in Education. Knowledge must be made accessible and useable to all. In these contexts, the relevance of Mathew's Theories of Knowledge Consumption-Production and Knowmatics have been discussed.
This document provides an overview of India's proposed National Food Security Bill. It discusses the bill's goal of eliminating hunger and malnutrition by ensuring access to affordable food. Key points include: the bill would provide subsidized rice, wheat, and millets to roughly two-thirds of India's 1.2 billion people; implementation would initially rely on the existing public distribution system of ration shops; and the increased food subsidy costs of around 130,000 crore could put pressure on the government's fiscal deficit targets. Some concerns expressed are that it may not be the right time for implementation and could be seen as a political move.
The document discusses various government programs in India aimed at eradicating poverty. It provides definitions of poverty and outlines general measures that should be taken like increasing economic growth, strengthening beneficiary programs, and ensuring basic amenities and price stability. Specific anti-poverty programs discussed include the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana rural development program, the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the Annapurna scheme for food aid to seniors, the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana housing program, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act guaranteeing rural employment, the National Food for Work Programme, and the Public Distribution System for subsidized food distribution.
The document discusses various social and economic factors related to poverty in India. It outlines groups that are most vulnerable to poverty such as scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, rural agricultural laborers, and urban casual laborers. It also discusses various government programs and schemes aimed at poverty alleviation in India such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, and Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana. The poverty line in India is based on minimum levels of consumption needed for basic needs such as food, clothing, and medical care.
The National Food Security Bill aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India's population. It establishes the right to food as a legal entitlement and sets out the responsibilities of central and state governments to implement food security. However, there are concerns about the ability to effectively implement such a large program given existing issues with food distribution systems and whether the necessary resources will be available. While intended to address hunger, critics argue the bill may have more to do with upcoming elections and does not sufficiently ensure nutrition security.
The Food Security Bill aims to provide subsidized food grains to 67% of India's population. It guarantees 5 kg of rice, wheat, and coarse grains per month to individuals at subsidized rates. Key aspects include providing free meals to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children up to 14 years. It also provides maternity benefits and food allowance in cases where grains are not supplied. While intended to address malnutrition and hunger, proper implementation and avoiding misuse will be important to realize benefits without negatively impacting storage, distribution, costs, or the economy.
The document discusses several major challenges facing the Indian economy:
1) Poverty and unemployment are major issues as a large portion of the population cannot afford basic needs or find adequate work.
2) Providing education and healthcare to all citizens is challenging given India's large population.
3) Rising inflation hits the poor and middle classes hard so controlling prices is another key problem.
4) Achieving sustained economic growth each year to raise incomes as the population and demands grow is a further challenge.
1. The National Food Security Bill passed by Parliament aims to provide subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India's population.
2. Key aspects of the bill include entitling priority households to 5kg of grains per person per month at subsidized rates, and providing meals to children and maternity benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers.
3. The bill aims to implement the food security program through the existing public distribution system network, but may eventually transition to a modernized biometric-based system. The food subsidy bill for the government is estimated to increase significantly with the implementation of this program.
The National Food Security Act of India aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India's 1.2 billion people. It establishes legal entitlements for food security programs including midday meals, integrated child development services, and the public distribution system. Under the act, eligible beneficiaries receive 5 kilograms of cereals per month at subsidized prices through the public distribution system. Implementation has faced challenges and criticism over costs, but proponents argue it will help reduce hunger and malnutrition in India.
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEROHANRohan23
This document discusses several key rural development programs and schemes run by the Indian government. It begins with providing context on the importance of agriculture and rural development in India given that a majority of the population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture. It then summarizes the objectives and key aspects of various central government schemes related to rural employment guarantee, rural connectivity, education, health, livelihoods, social security, housing and rural infrastructure development. The overall aim of these schemes is to improve livelihood opportunities and quality of life in rural India.
The document discusses food security in India. It defines food security as availability, accessibility, and affordability of food. The National Food Security Act aims to ensure access to adequate and affordable food. Food insecurity can result from natural disasters, crop failures, or droughts which reduce food production and increase prices. Prolonged food insecurity can lead to starvation and famine. Groups most vulnerable to food insecurity include the poor, landless, homeless, casual laborers, and women and children. The document also outlines India's public distribution system and programs to ensure food security and nutrition for vulnerable populations.
The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide.
This document discusses food security and government intervention in India. It provides background on the definition of food security and the forms of food insecurity. It then reviews the history of food security in India, including the challenges of feeding the growing population pre-Green Revolution, the success of the Green Revolution, and the need for alternative sustainable agriculture approaches now. The document also discusses the government's role in ensuring food availability through policies, public distribution systems, and production incentives to achieve food security goals.
The document discusses India's National Food Security Act and debates around ensuring food security for all citizens. It provides details on discussions and recommendations from the National Advisory Council (NAC) between 2010-2013 regarding a proposed universal public distribution system, nutrition support programs, and other entitlements to address food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and the poor. The NAC consulted with various experts and ministries to develop the framework for a Right to Food Security Bill that aims to eliminate hunger and undernutrition in India through a holistic approach.
The National Food Security Bill is a landmark initiative by the Government of India to ensure food and nutritional security for citizens. It aims to provide subsidized foodgrains to up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population. Key features include providing rice at Rs. 3/kg, wheat at Rs. 2/kg, and coarse grains at Rs. 1/kg. Pregnant and lactating mothers will receive nutritious meals and a maternity benefit of at least Rs. 6,000. The bill recently passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and will provide food security for over 62 million tonnes of foodgrains to two-thirds of the population.
The document discusses India's right to food and challenges in ensuring food security for its citizens. It notes that the Indian constitution recognizes access to adequate food as a basic right. However, government programs like PDS, ICDS and NREGA have faced issues in effectively addressing hunger. The number of hungry people in India remains very high at over 200 million. Ensuring effective public distribution systems, reducing corruption in employment schemes and fully utilizing child development funds are seen as important to make progress on the right to food in India.
The document summarizes the key aspects of India's five-year plans from the first plan in 1951 to the twelfth plan. Some of the highlights include:
- The first plan focused on irrigation and agriculture to improve the country's economy and address poverty.
- Later plans emphasized industry, health infrastructure development, poverty alleviation and increasing employment.
- Health budgets and programs expanded over time, with a focus on rural health, communicable diseases, and integrating services.
- Key committees like the Bhore committee influenced the development of primary health centers and an emphasis on preventative healthcare.
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HARMONIOUS LIVING IN A DIVERSIFIED SOCIETY: OBSTACLES AND MESURES TO OVERCOME...Hathib KK
What is a diversified society? What do you mean by positive diversity? How can you make diversity positive? What can we do for promoting harmonious living in a diversified society? Classroom and Diversity. Teacher and Diversity.
It is a presentation on the practice and implementation of LAC in Educational Institutions. It explains how LAC can be implemented effectively in educational institutions. It also mentions the role of different stakeholders in the implementation of LAC.
Recent Educational Developments in Kerala.pdfHathib KK
A short PPT presentation which makes a glance at the recent educational developments in Kerala, the southern state in India. Kerala model Education-. Educational equalization in Kerala. New educational provisions in Kerala
RUSA: Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan.pdfHathib KK
It is an exclusive presentation on RUSA i.e. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan. What is RUSA? What are the objectives of RUSA?What are the functions of RUSA?
The Sadler Commission of 1917 was appointed to address ongoing problems with university education in India after the 1902 University Education Commission failed to fully resolve the issues. The Sadler Commission submitted a comprehensive report that included recommendations for both secondary and higher education. It recommended establishing intermediate education between matriculation and university education, using local languages as the medium of instruction, diversifying curriculums, and increasing funding for secondary education.
Sadler Commission Report (Calcutta University Commission Report) Hathib KK
The Sadler Commission of 1917 was appointed to address ongoing problems with university education in India that were not resolved by a prior commission in 1902. In addition to examining university education, the Sadler Commission provided recommendations for secondary education as it recognized the impact of secondary schooling on higher education. Some of its major recommendations included establishing boards of education at the provincial level, introducing an intermediate stage between school and university, and expanding access to education for women and Muslims.
Indian University Commission 1902- Indian University Act of 1904- Contributions of Lord Curzon to Indian Education-Shimla Educational Conference and After Effects- The First University Act in Indian History-
Hunter Commission Report: The First Education Commission in Indian HistroyHathib KK
Hunter Commission of 1882- The First Education Commission in Indian History- Recommendations of Hunter Commission-Contributions of Hunter Commission to Indian Education-
Macaulay's Minute of 1835 recommended making English the medium of instruction in Indian education. It argued that English was the language of the ruling class, key to modern knowledge, and would spark a renaissance in India. It also recommended replacing traditional Indian literature with European literature in educational institutions and converting regional schools to English-medium education. The report believed the upper classes would emulate this education and pass knowledge to lower classes.
Vedic Education: aims, curriculum, methodology, system of education, upanayan...Hathib KK
Vedic Education-Education During Vedic Age in India- Education and Vedic Age- Upanayana Ceremony- Aims of Education During Vedic Age in India-Curriculum of Vedic Education in India-Social Stratification in India
Education is a tri-polar system of Teacher, Learner and Learning Environment- Teacher means-the administrative part and management part .i.e. Administrative committee, head of the institution, teachers, non-teaching staff- Learner means learner and related aspects- Learning environment means school atmosphere, home atmosphere and social atmosphere
Industrialization and Education: A glanceHathib KK
What is industrialization? What are the aims of education in an industrialized society? What are the educational implications of Industrialization? What are the purposes of education in an industrialized society? Impact of industrialization on education. Positive aspects of industrialization. Negative aspects of industrialization.
Vicarious Learning Theory or Observational Learning Theory or Social learning...Hathib KK
It is a Presentation on Vicarious Learning Theory of Dr. Bandura with the following Elements- What is Vicarious Learning theory or Observational Learning Theory or Social learning Theory?-What is modelling?- What are the different steps in Modelling or Mediation or Vicarious Learning?
This document discusses the role of different types of media in education. It begins by defining print media, electronic media, and online media. It then explains how media serves as an informal source of education by providing linguistic development, political knowledge, information on trends, and general knowledge. The document also describes how different media like print, radio, television, and online/social media can support scholastic development by enhancing reading habits, writing skills, general knowledge, and more. It provides examples of how each type of media facilitates learning and academic skills. In conclusion, the document emphasizes that media plays a vital role in both informal education and scholastic development.
Communication. Effective Communication. Elements in Communication. Sender in Communication. Receiver in Communication. Signal in Communication. Message in Communication. Channel in Communication. Medium in Communication
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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5. Integrated Rural
Development
Programme of October
2, 1980
The small farmers are
provided a subsidy of
25% of the capital cost
while the marginal
farmers enjoy33.3%.
The Landless laborers
and rural artisans are
provided a 50% subsidy
for acquisition of
assets.
6. National Old Age
Pension Scheme
(NOAPS) 15th August
1995
As the name suggests this
scheme provides pension
to old people who were
above the age of 65['Now
60' ]who struggles to find
his own livelyhood. The
pension that was given
was Rs 200 a month. This
pension is given by the
central government.
7. National family Benefit
Scheme (NFBS) August
1995
This scheme provides a sum
of Rs. 20000 to a person of a
family who becomes the
head of the family after the
death of its real breadwinner.
The breadwinner is defined
as a person who is above 18
who earns the most for the
family and on whose earnings
the family survives. It is for
families below the poverty
line.
8. Annapurna 1999–2000
This scheme was started by the
government in 1999–2000 to
provide food to senior citizens who
cannot take care of themselves and
are not under the National Old Age
Pension Scheme... (NOAPS), and
who have no one to take care of
them in their village. This scheme
would provide 10 kg of free food
grains a month for the eligible
senior citizens. The allocation for
this scheme as off 2000-2001 was
Rs 100 crore.
9. National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (NREGA) 2005-
2006
NREGA bill was notified in
2005 and came into force in
2006 and further modified it
as the Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in
2008. This scheme guarantees
150 days of paid work to
people in the rural areas. The
scheme has proved to be a
major boost in Indian rural
population's income.
10. Lack of Nutritious Food
Students are
compelled to
discontinue
education
because they
do not get
proper and
regular food.
12. A mid day meal programme was
started in 1925 in Madras
Corporation by the British
administration
A mid day meal programme was
implimented in the Union Territory
of Puducherry by the French
administration in 1930.
Historical Flash Back
1925
1930
13. In 1962-63 academic year,Thiru K.
Kamaraj, then Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu, introduced a mid day
meal programme first in Chennai
and later extended it to all districts
of Tamil Nadu
Historical Flash Back
1962-63
14. Gujarat was the next to
introduce an Mid Day Meal
scheme in 1984, but it was
later discontinued
Historical Flash Back
1984
15. Following the article 24,] of
the Convention on the Rights of the
Child, in which India has signedIIndia
has committed to providing "adequate
nutritious foods" for children. The
programme has undergone many
changes since its launch in 1995. The
Midday Meal Scheme is covered by the
The Present MDM Scheme
1995
16. The Present MDM Scheme
2013
National Food Security
Act, 2013 The National Food
Security Act, 2013 (also Right to Food
Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India
which focuses on providing subsidized
food grains to the poor people of India.
It was signed into law on 12 September
2013, retroactive to 5 July 2013
17. Supreme Court Order of 2001
In April 2001, the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)
submitted a public interest litigation to Supreme Court of India.
This case known as the "right to food" case. The PUCL argued
that article 21 – "right to life" of the Indian constitution, can be
taken as a fact for declaring right to food as a fundamental
right. The PUCL argued that excess food stocks with the Food
Corporation of India should be provided to hungry citizens.
This included providing mid day meals in primary schools. The
scheme came into force with the supreme court order dated
28 November 2001, which orders all government and
government-assisted primary schools to offer cooked midday
meals.[