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Essay on Concept of Occupation – The words Work and Occupation are often used interchangeably. In fact, Occupation is essen­tially a kind of work. But the word ‘Occupation’ is used mostly to refer to the specialised and estab­lished kind of work.It refers to some kind of work with which an individual becomes completely engaged. It denotes the habitual employment, profession, craft or trade of an individual. It takes up much of his time and attention. In modern connotations it means an instrument of livelihood. It is usually associated with one or the other kind of orgainsation; agriculture, industry, governmental organisation, etc.People pursue one occupation or other in order to eke out their livelihood. It has become an essential feature of the modern economic life. Life without occupation or profession of…

Essay on If I were the Prime Minister of India (free to read). If ever I am lucky enough to become the Prime Minster of India, I shall bring about tar-reaching changes in various fields.First of all, I shall try my level best to make my country a strong and self respecting nation. India will be a great power and no other country will dare attack India.The second thing I will do will be the fullest and genuine attention to the poorest and the lowliest. I shall endeavour to give full employment to at least one member of each house-hold. It will be my attempt to keep the prices under control. I shall try to stream­line the public distribution system further and supply the essential commodities to the poor at…

Short essay on Success Is Not a Matter of Luck (free to read). The rewards one gets in life are usually the results of one’s efforts. No man can hope to have a very easy life and also at the same time a very successful one.There may be only one or two exceptions in thousands of cases in this matter. It is astonishing what intelligent efforts can achieve when channelised in the right direction. Had success been easy, everyone would have been successful. However, the path to success is not as difficult to climb as it might appear. Each time we overcome an obstacle, the work we are attempting becomes easier.It is very necessary to work hard to achieve success. But psychologists say that if we love our work, we…

One meaning of the word industry is manufacturing, mining, agriculture, etc., the arts by which useful articles are produced, as opposed to trade and commerce, by which such articles are dis­tributed. In this sense we talk of the industrial development of a country, meaning the improvement of its various branches of industry.But we are to deal here with industry in its primary sense, which is diligence, or habitual employment in some useful pursuit.There is no doubt that the habit of industry is essential to success in any business, art or work. The idler or casual worker may possibly get a fortune by sheer luck; but as a rule idleness, or even spasmodic and irregular work, leads to failure. ADVERTISEMENTS: No man has built up a large business, made a fortune,…

I remember well my first sight of Mumbai. It was from the sea, and the steamboat which brought me had anchored in the harbour very early in the morning. When I made my way on deck, in the distance could be seen the low-lying land of the island with the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Rajabai Tower and other big buildings showing in the sunlight above the smoke.It was not impressive or beautiful; indeed, it was depressing; but on landing and driving through the Fort my opinion was revised. ADVERTISEMENTS: Mumbai is justly famous for the large number of really mag­nificent buildings gathered together within the precincts of the Fort. The drive past the Secretariat, the University and the High Court is as fine as one could wish for.The background formed…

Occupational distribution of population or occupational pattern in India refers to – the proportion of total working population engaged in different broad sectors of the economy. These broad sectors are:1. Primary sector which includes occupations like agriculture, mining, fishing, anirrtal husbandry and forestry,2. Secondary sector which consists of occupations like manufacturing, construction, electricity, etc., and ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. Tertiary sector which consists of occupations such as trade, transport, communications, banking, insurance, personal services, and both government and non-governmental services, etc. This sector is supposed to meet the needs of both primary and secondary sectors.Occupational Distribution of Working Population in India [in %]Year Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector 190172%12%16% 195172%11%17% 197172%11%17% 198168.7%13.5%17.8% 199165%15.0%20.0% 1999-200060.4%15.8%23.8% Social Disorganisation and Social Problems: ADVERTISEMENTS: It is quite significant to note that the occupational distribution of…