Abstract: The Andhra Pradesh government, under the dynamic leadership of chief minister Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy, is undertaking sweeping school-level education reforms in the state. There are several pillars to the new strategy adopted by the state government. These include changing the medium of instruction from Telugu to English, significantly changing the academic curricula in consultation with several leading international universities, reducing the monetary burden of schooling by providing free school supplies (such as books and uniforms) to students, upgrading the mid-day meal menu to make it more nutritious, revamping the school-level infrastructure such as proper classroom furniture, clean running water, toilet etc, and lastly skill development Centres across the state. As the Chief Minister Shri. Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy led Government Completes its one year, various initiatives have been undertaken towards improving the educational experience of one and all, especially making it accessible for all sections of society with a promise of providing “ Education to All”, the Jagan Government has taken several steps/schemes to impart Quality Education towards strenghthening a system. Stating that the Nadu-Nedu Programme is close to his heart , Shri. Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy asked the officials to ensure the opinion that Government schools are of poor Quality is replaced by the conception that Government schools are places of Quality education. The Government is extending all financial benefits to the students of madrasas that are now given to students studying in recognized educational institutions. 'Ammavodi' is also likely to be extended to madrasa students.Keywords: Learning, Instruction, Digital, Curricula, Ammavodi, Madrasa

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Abstract: Indian has the distinction of being the largest democracy of the world. Elections are the most important and integral part of politics in a democratic system of governance. The election System in India is a basic foundation for our successful democracy. The election commission in India is a statutory body which is having the responsibility of conducting elections in state level as in central elections. The election system is not only seen in India, it can be seen in all countries of the world. The election system also decides the successful running of the government also. Even though, it is a traditional system in India, still it is has applied many changes it itself, and now it is a most developed progressive system in India. The election system in India, has many features like adult franchise, reservation in constituencies, nomination system etc. Our election system in India is very strong administrative machinery which conducts elections in periodic wise.Key Words: Democracy, Elections, Electoral Reforms, Politics, Communalism

Abstract: An enterprise owned and controlled by a women having a minimum financial interest of 51 percent of the capital and giving at least 51 percent of the employment generated in the enterprise to women. Though entrepreneurship is very old, women entrepreneurship is a recent phenomenon in India. Women are regarded as better half of the society. In traditional Indian societies, they were confined to four walls. In modern society, they come out of four walls to participate in all types of activities including entrepreneurship. The present study conducted to analyze the women empowerment through tailoring business.Keywords: Women, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Employment

Abstract: Selecting an appropriate research paradigm is one of the most challenging tasks for a researcher. This challenge becomes even more challenging in case a researcher decides to conduct qualitative research. Qualitative research is usually conducted to explore and understand the opinions of individuals or groups on a social problem. The data for qualitative research is usually collected by interaction among investigator and respondents and through different methods such as observations, interviews and document reviews. Considering the nature and process of qualitative research, it can be argued that constructivism, a theory that is based on observation and scientific study about how people learn, can be employed to decide research paradigm for qualitative research. In fact, understanding the importance and applicability of constructivism as a research paradigm in qualitative research becomes a righteous decision. Extending these observations, present paper describes the key aspects of constructivism and qualitative research, discusses the benefits of constructivism research paradigms, and details useful constructivist approaches for conducting qualitative educational researches. Keywords: Constructivist approaches, Constructivism, Qualitative research, Research paradigm.

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Abstract: A new era has begun in the history of Social Security in India with the enactment of Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, during the very First Five Years Plan period. The institutionalized protective approach to social security has also begun with this act for the people who, in majority, were in private sector. The income security in event of fall in wage due to old age, retirement and other types of cessation of employment was the prime motto of this legislation. Provident Fund is a form of retirement benefit other than gratuity. In the provident fund scheme both the employees and employers share the burden of security or protection. Prior to this legislation there were legislations like Provident Funds Act, 1925 with a restricted application, Coal Mines Provident Funds and Bonus Scheme 1948 limited to coal miners. However, the experience of these Acts only led to the passing of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The researcher conducted a Socio-Legal survey on the implementation of E.P.F Schemes in Rajamahendravaram Region.Key words: human being, income security, Provident Funds

Abstract: Family estrangement can be an emotional distancing, a cessation of communication or a cold war between the members of a family. Chetan Bhagat, one of the most popular contemporary writers in Indian English literature has exhaustively dealt with family estrangement in his novels. Coincidentally, the strained relationship mostly happens between a father and a son. Unconcern, coldness, indifference, inability to recognise the inherent talents of children, over dominance, abuse, over possessiveness and emotional blackmailing are some of the common characteristics of a protagonist’s father in any of these novels of Chetan Bhagat. The paper focuses on the estranged father-son relationship in his autobiographical novel, Two States. Key Words and Phrases: Family estrangement, indifference, father-son relationship, abuse, domestic violence

Abstract: The social security schemes in India cover only a small segment of the organized work- force, which may be defined as workers who are having a direct regular employer–employee relationship within an organization. The social security legislations in India derive their strength and spirit from the Directive Principles of the State Policy as contained in the Constitution of India. These provide for mandatory social security benefits either solely at the cost of the employers or on the basis of joint contribution of the employers and the employees. While protective entitlements accrue to the employees, the responsibilities for compliance largely rest with the employers Keywords: daily life, social security, protective entitlements

Abstract: The proposed Consumer Protection Act 2019 also appears to be directed at changing the law in favour of consumers by increasing the list of causes-of-action set out under what constitutes a complaint. It has introduced ‘a claim for product liability action against the product manufacturers, product seller or product service provider’ and also widens the concept of purchase to include online transactions. Consumer rights have been defined for the first time and these now include the right to be protected against ‘marketing of goods, products or services which are hazardous to life and property’ as also ‘the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods, products or services, as the case may be, so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices’ Keywords: Consumer Protection, marketing of goods, Essential Commodities Act

Abstract: The present study attempts to study value conflict profile of primary teachers. The data was collected by using value conflict scale by Bhardwaj. The t-ratio was calculated to find out significance of difference between means obtained of any two groups of primary teachers, on various dimensions of value conflict scale. Keywords: Education, NCF, NPE, Primary teacher, Value conflict profile

Abstract: Soft skills are personal traits that enhance a person’s interactions, job performance, and career viewpoints. Soft skills are considered to boost competency and to consequently upsurge one's ability in subsidizing communal progression and transformation. Soft skills are essential for all graduates to acquire, irrespective of their field of study. The understanding of soft skills itself is vital for lecturers to vary their teaching approaches for the students. As teaching becomes a two-way process, it will convert to being organized and operative with soft skills. This article discusses the same along with the role of teachers in enhancing students’ soft skills and models for implementing soft skills in higher education.Keywords: soft skills, effective teaching, communication, higher education

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to measure the self-efficacy among secondary school teachers in Guntur district. It consisted of a sample of 100 teachers. For data-collection, self-efficacy scale by Albert Bandura was used. Stratified random sampling technique was also used. The main findings of the study showed that there was a significant difference among male and female teachers. Moreover the results also showed that there was no significant difference among teachers in relation to their teaching location of residency and qualification.Keywords: Self-efficacy, Teachers, confidence, self-esteem

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Abstract: The article focuses on the agriculture development and Watershed Development Programme (WDP) in the State. The study analysed that the rain-fed policy and its main objectives on agriculture development. Karnataka has been given an important place for WDP, because 75 per cent of the cropped area in Karnataka depends upon low and uncertain rainfall. The WDP was main objective is to conserve soil and moisture as well as to put the lands to the best use according to their capabilities to improve the overall productivity of the catchment in a holistic manner/way. The programmes primarily consider land as a single entity and help in synchronizing all the land-based activities to achieve productive potentials. To sustain the assets created under the programme, the participation of the community as well as Panchayat Raj Institutions is also need. In Karnataka, several bodies and Departments were implementing WDPs, which needed greater co-ordination in planning, implementation and supervision necessitating a concerted thrust on watershed approach. This study observation on the impact of the WDP in the agriculture development and it improve in the working of the programme for long term sustainability in the arid and semi-arid areas. Keywords: Growth of WDP, Rain-fed Farming Policy, Financial, and Sustainability Agriculture Development