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Assam, known as the land of blue hills and red river is a darling of nature. She has lavished upon her abundant natural bounties unseen elsewhere in the country. The state is blessed with rich mineral, water, forest, agricultural and human resources of great potential and value, offering immense possibilities of becoming one of the frontline states of India. The scope of industrialisation, agricultural prosperity and all round economic development are indeed great, if the state’s natural resources are fully tapped and utilised.Assam is rich in mineral resources. Petroleum, natural gas, coal, and limestone are the state’s principal mineral resources. Among these petroleum is the most important. Oil was first discovered at Digboi as early as 1867. Currently Digboi, Rudrasagar, Narharkatia, Moran, Lakwa, Hugrijan etc. are the leading oilfields of…

In a broader term environment means everything that surrounds us. It includes living or biotic life, e.g. plants and animals and non-living or biotic components like air, water and soil. Environmental pollution refers to degradation of air and water by mixing of harmful and undesirable pollutants in them.Today, pollution has become the biggest global problem because it has grown in magnitude and threatens to endanger all life on the living planet. As a matter of fact the gravity of situation created by pollution worldwide has been voiced at many national and international levels by various dignitaries and organisations to emphasise the need to realise the problem in all its seriousness and take whatever measures necessary in all earnest.In the Millennium Summit of the United Nations, its then Secretary-General Kofi Annan…

Causes for Rapid Growth of Population in India – Essay – Various factors have contributed to the rapid growth of population in India among which the following can be noted:(i) Peaceful Conditions: For nearly a century [1860-1960] India enjoyed comparative peace without involving herself in major inter-conflicts or wars especially after the establishment of British rule. Peaceful conditions provided an impetus for over-population. ADVERTISEMENTS: (ii) Excess of Birth over Death: Growth of population depends on the excess of births over deaths. Death rate has been declining rapidly in India. It was 42.6 per 1000 in 191 I and it decreased to 807 per 1000 in 2001. The birth rate is still high in India. It was 49.2 per 1000 in 1911 and it decreased to only 26.1 per 1000 in…

India is a beautiful country. A life-time would be short to view all the beautiful sights that this country has to offer. Families going to holidays or young people going just to freak out, if the location is appropriate having a fun time is totally within the reach of all. People going out to various places spend a lot of money, buying souvenirs, eating at restaurant or shopping for gift foe friends and relative. This whole process of buying or selling the things has giving birth to an entire industry. The whole process of buying or selling the things has given birth to an entire industry. The tourism industry can be a good source of earning revenue. If person is selling something that is attractive looking, it is very obvious…

‘Education‘ is one of the intervening variables in the phenomenon of social change. ‘Durkheim’ conceives of education as “the socialisation of the younger generation”.According to James Welton, education consists in “an attempt on the part of the adult members of human society to shape the development of the coming generation with its own ideals of life.” As Samuel Koenig has pointed out, it is a “process whereby the social heritage of a group is passed on from generation to an­other “.Educate on can also be understood as a factor of social change. The role of education as an agent or instrument of social change and development is widely recognised today. Education can initiate social change by bringing about a change in the outlook and attitudes of man. Image Source: sialnews.com…

Child labour is a major problem in India. It is a great challenge that the country is facing. The prevalence of it is evident by the child work participation rates which are higher in India than in other developing countries. Estimates cite figures of child labour between 60 and 115 million working children in India, the highest number in the world (Human Rights Watch, 1996). It is basically rooted in poverty.It is poverty that forces a child to earn money to support his family. Though it is prevalent in the whole of the country, the problem is acute in socio- economically weaker States like UP, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and North-Eastern States. Besides poverty, lack of education, and accessible sources of credit forces poor parents to engage…

A cultured life does not only lie in leading a decent life; a life of great social show and a big social status is much more than that which makes up for a cultured human life. Education —just attaining a degree — is also not a necessary component of a cultured human life.A cultured life and a cultured being is expected to be very much more than all this. One has to be capable of judging the right from the wrong; the good from the bad and be able to make oneself a real social asset — that is being really cultured. One’s own well being is important but more important is the well-being of the society to which one belongs. That would mean forgetfulness of one’s own self and…

It is indeed a paradox when the war mongers say that they are fighting a war in order that peace may prevail. This has ever been the claim of all wars. The World War I of 1914-18 ended with the establishment of the League of Nations — the purpose of which was to explore the possibilities how further wars could be avoided. But in spite of all good intentions the fury of another war could not be abated and the World War II — deadlier than the I, was waged and fought and when that somehow ended, the United Nations Organization was formed as a forum to find ways and means for a lasting Universal Peace. ADVERTISEMENTS: But, somehow, in spite of all pious intentions the war clouds still hover…

All living things have a right to live on this Earth but, we, very often become, totally, insensitive to their pain, only because animals can’t speak the language of humans, they don’t have a voiceWhen God created this planet he had a specific purpose for all living things and He did so to strike a balance in his creation. He wanted a world where harmony and peace prevailed and so He made the ‘Food Chain’ why maintains the ecological balance in Nature but Man in his greed ha recklessly been plundering the natural abode of animals, killing the! Indiscriminately for pleasure, for food, for their skin and other parts of the body, and training some to serve his needs.Slowly and gradually, with the passage of time, he became so arrival…

(a) General Laws:Indian Penal Code makes various acts affecting environment at offences:(i) Spreading of infection of any disease dangerous to life; ADVERTISEMENTS: (ii) Fouling of water of public spring or reservoirs rendering it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used;(iii) Making atmosphere noxious to health;(iv) Public Nuisance; ADVERTISEMENTS: (v) Mischief.The code of criminal Procedure authorises District Magistrates and SDMs to control and remove all pollution. Image Source:lisatorracolaw.com(b) Special Laws:Various special laws have also help in protecting the environment, e.g.. The Factories Act, 1948, the Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. ADVERTISEMENTS: After 1972 the Parliament has enacted a number of laws, directly, relating to pollution control and environment protection e.g., the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and…