People of rural India face a lot of hardships to earn livelihood. A majority of them are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry and other ancillary activities. Income from agricultural activity has been as erratic as the monsoon. Hence, rural people are forced to think of generating additional...

Indian clothes are quite prominent domestically and internationally. India being a symbol of unity in diversity depicts variety of dressing style. Indian dressing style is highly influenced by culture and climate of varied states. Different ethnic wear rules the Indian dressing style. Apparel...

Retailing of products in urban or rural areas is bundled with challenges and opportunities. It is witnessed that longer distribution channel with presence of many intermediaries squeezes the margins of manufacturers. This results in the inability of small and marginal farmers of rural India to...

Traditionally women were cornered in the four walls of house, serving the family and upbringing the children. Her innate talent was often unnoticed, as her abilities were never given a reasonable chance of display, in the organized set up of economic activities. She was always overburdened with...

The Indian heritage has its roots in strong, community affiliations and identifications. The social fabric is endowed with the spirit of self help community help. The society has been throwing up a number of examples of self help and community initiatives without waiting for external help...

The article examines the intervention of World Maritime Bodies like United Nation (UN), International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labor Organization (ILO) and its various associated NGOs/Independent organizations in increasing the participation of women in maritime sector. The...

The primary mode of transport in world global trade is through Maritime Sector. 90% of global transport is sea based (UNCTAD, 2021). In India 90% of India's trading by volume and 70% by value is done through maritime transport (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, 2021). Further Gujarat...