The Shilling Bottleneck heuristic decomposes the Job Shop problem into a series of One Machine Sequencing Problems (OMSPs) with release and due dates, precedence constraints and the minimization of maximum lateness objective. It is well known that delayed precedence constraints may exist between...

This paper examines the issues raised by Baba Amte (India Express July 9, 1989) on Narmada Project. His contention is that Narmada project requires a complete reconsideration because its costs in terms of human suffering, ecological damage and financial burden are just too high for Gujarat. The...

This paper describes a micro-level planning methodology for primary health care service which has been developed and tested in India. As compared to current top-down target-based planning, the methodology uses village level data on client needs to formulate micro-level plans aimed at improving...

This paper discusses the process and methodology for the Integrated Rural Energy System (IRES) and organization of IRES. The planning includes methodology for estimation of village energy needs and energy resources, information and data on alternate energy systems available, model for optimal...

This paper addresses the issues of consumer awareness, opinion, acceptance and willingness to pay for GM foods in the Indian market. A random utility approach is used to estimate a logit equation which indicates what factors affect the likelihood of consumption of non-GM and GM foods and whether...

A National ID for all citizens and residents of India has long being considered a critical necessity, albeit the related projects have been in pilot mode for the past several years and no distinct road ahead seems to be coming out. The government has been focusing on inclusive growth and has...

In this paper estimates of backup needed in eleven locations have been presented. Estimates were made using a duly validated mathematical model of box cooker and climatic conditions of each location.

India’s initiative to provide structured antiretroviral therapy has raised hope among people living with HIV/AIDS to lead a more productive life. However, from a programme perspective, providing structured antiretroviral therapy has got high cost implications and there are ethical issues...

The budget contained an announcement that the central government would actively explore the option of using an appropriate form of the ‘food stamps’ or an alternative scheme to improve the efficacy and reduce the cost of the current system of administration of food subsidies. The...

Indian marine products are wanted internationally. There is potential for a higher market share in importing countries. Shrimp contributed 62% by value and 28% by volume of exports in 2002-03. The potential market for marine exports is in value added products (cooked, ready to eat and ready for...