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• Determinants of Profitability of Private Sector Banks in India

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Authors

Aparna Bhatia ¹, Poonam Mahajan ², Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Commerce and Business Management, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
2 Guru Nanak Dev University College, Narot Jaimal Singh, Pathankot.

Source

Journal of Commerce and Accounting Research, Vol 1, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 14-22

Abstract

As financial intermediaries banks play an important role in the operations of an economy. The paper examines the determinants of profitability in the private sector banks in India for the years 2006-07 to 2009-10. A sample of 23 banks in the private sector has been taken. Backward Stepwise Regression Analysis has been used to study the impact of these determinants on the performance of the banks. Return on Assets (ROA) has been taken as the dependent variable while other variables as Spread ratio, Provisions and contingencies, Non interest income, Credit/deposit ratio, Operating expense ratio, Profit per employee, Business per employee, Investment/deposit ratio, Capital adequacy ratio, Non performing assets and Type of bank have been controlled in the study. The results show that Spread ratio, Provisions and contingencies, Non interest income, Operating expense ratio, Profit per employee, Investment/deposit ratio and Non performing assets are significant variables in affecting the profitability of banks in the private sector of Indian economy. It is also suggested that if banks concentrate on these variables, they would be able to generate better profitability in the present globalised era.

Keywords

Private Sector Banks, Return on Assets, Spread Ratio, Non Performing Assets

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• Sequential Sampling Plan for Rice Planthoppers with Incorporation of Predator Effect

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Authors

S. Rajna ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 27, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 10–17

Abstract

Spatial distribution of rice planthoppers, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) and Sogatella furcifera (Horvath) together, and their predators, spiders and mirid bugs was studied on Pusa 1121 rice during rainy season 2010 through Taylor's power law and Iwao's mean crowding regression. Planthoppers as well as their predators followed aggregated distribution in the field. Sequential sampling plans based on Taylor's distribution parameters (a = 0.398, b = 1.614) and economic injury level (10 hoppers/hill) were formulated for rice planthoppers with and without consideration to predation by spiders and mirid bugs. During pre-flowering, sequential plans suggested need for control when two rice hills harboured cumulative planthopper population of 36 hoppers with predators and 27 hoppers without predators. Likewise, during post-flowering phase, control was required if two rice hills had cumulative population of 51 hoppers with predators compared to 27 hoppers without predators. Sequential sampling plans with predator effect thus suggested need for management measures at higher planthopper population. This would be helpful in avoiding unwarranted pesticide application thereby ensuring natural enemy conservation and favourable benefit- cost to farmers.

Keywords

Mirid Bugs, Planthopper, Predator, Rice, Sequential Sampling, Spider.

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• Effect of Occupation and Marriage Age on Small Family Norms among Scheduled Castes of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 815-819

Abstract

The sheer increase in human population is one of the most serious problems confronting mankind and the best developmental proposition for India is to stabilize its population which is more sociological in nature them technical. The present study was conducted in a multi caste village and a total of 200 respondents were selected to assess the knowledge and attitude of schedule castes families towards small family norms. The respondents from service class and those married at later age were having higher knowledge and favourable attitude towards small family norms. About 60% respondents from labour and farming category had 5-8 family members whereas as 50% of service class and other occupation group had less than 5 members. About 60% of the respondents of up to 17 year of age at marriage were having 5-8 members where as 47.7% respondents of more than 21 years age group were having small family size. It was concluded that occupation level and marriage age of a person had significant influence on his knowledge and attitude towards small family norms. So efforts are needed for higher education and marriage at later age to achieve the aim of small family.

Keywords

Occupation,marriage Age,small Family Norms

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• A study of learning habits of senior secondary school students in Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, AP ¹

Affiliations
1 MHD Collage of Education (W), Odhan, Sirsa, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 100-102

Abstract

The present study aims at fmding out the differences between the arts and science students as well as in boys and girls of Sr. Sec. School Students on learning habits. For this work, a sample of 160 students was taken on purposive basis. To collect the required data, the study habit inventory prepared by Palsane and Sharma was used. The data so collected was analyzed and interpreted by using means, SD's and'f ratios. The statistical analysis of data shown in tables helped in testing the various hypotheses formulated

Keywords

Learning Habits, Students

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• Socio-economic and Cultural Factors Affecting Gram Panchayats Activities

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Satnam Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 161-165

Abstract

The concept of Panchayati Raj was developed to ensure people's participation in the Community Development Programme. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of the Gram Panchayats through 69 formal leaders. Regarding socio-economic and cultural variables and Gram Panchayats activities study reveals that age of the leader is significantly associated with maintenance, forestry and agricultural development while caste variability influenced forestry. Gender variability affected works pertaining to status of panchayat leaders also promoted activities concerning sanitation, maintenance and construction.Regional variabilities found to have conditioned administrative and water supply actions. Chairman's background also influenced water supply, administrative, construction, sanitation, agricultural and maintenance works in the sampled villages.

Keywords

Gram Panchayat, Formal Leaders, Activities, Panchayat

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• Age and Education of Women in Gram Panchayat Activities in Haryana

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 3, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 381-385

Abstract

Gender equality and empowerment of women is recognized globally as a key element to achieve progress in all spheres of life. Democratic decentralization is best bet for good governance. The study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state having highest and lowest female literacy status i.e. Panchkula and Mewat, respectively. Majority of respondents were of middle age, illiterate and primary school educated. Majority of them had entered in PRI for the first time and overwhelming majority had attended training at village and block level. About 80% of them were interested to know more about PRI, their roles and responsibilities and preferred village as venue of training. Majority of respondents were having no knowledge about most of structural aspects ofpanchayat. Literacy advanced area had clear and positive effect on knowledge level of elected women representatives about structural and functional activities. Younger age respondents were having high knowledge level about most of panchayat activities, structural aspects and decision making. It is suggested that efforts are required for real empowerment of rural women by bringing about an attitudinal change in both men and women.

Keywords

PRI, Gram Panchayat, Women Leaders, Women Participation, Women Empowerment

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• Determination of Key Mortality Factor of Mexican Beetle, Zygogramma Bicolorata Pallister

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Authors

R. Bhoopathi ¹, Sudhida Gautam ¹, R. D. Gautam ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control Laboratory, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 25, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 127-133

Abstract

Life tables were constructed under Delhi conditions for Zygogramma bicolorata in order to determine the key mortality factor acting on the species. The pupal stage was found to be the key mortality stage that contributed most to the overall mortality followed by egg stage. Pupal malformation, failure to lay eggs and infertility were prominent mortality factors. The main cause of mortality of older larvae was their inability to burrow into hard and dry soil for pupation. Besides, weather factors in general were found to have an effect on all developmental stages of Z. bicolorata. The sex ratio was biased towards females with their proportion being 0.6-0.7. The generation trend index was very high (272.21) during July followed by October (231.07) and August (199.40). The generation mortality was low during June-October while it was high during January, May and December.

Keywords

Life Table, Zygogramma Bicolorata, Parthenium hysterophorus.

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• Socio-Economic Impact of Zero Tillage Method on Farmers of Rural Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Sushila Dahiya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 249-251

Abstract

Zero tillage is also called No-tillage or direct sowing. It is a way of growing crops without disturbing the soil through tillage. Zero-tillage cultivation is a farming practice that reduces cost of land preparation and irrigation. The current study was undertaken in rice growing rural area of Kaithal district to analyse the socio-economic impact and constraints of this technology. Finally, 100 respondents were selected from field of the study through systematic random sampling technique. Analysis clearly revealed that socio-economic benefits lead to many social effects like increased social mobility, expenditure on social events, improvement in socio-economic status, water saving, energy and fuel saving, increased profit and income etc.

Keywords

Adoption And Non-Adoption, Constraints And Socio-Economic Impact Etc.

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• Domestic Violence Against Women in Rural Communities of Haryana

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Authors

Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 271-275

Abstract

Domestic violence refers to violence against women especially in matrimonial homes. Domestic violence that is any act of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, or the threat of such abuse, behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone, inflicted against a woman by a person intimately connected to her through marriage, family relation, or acquaintanceship is universal and has its ischolar_main in the socio-cultural set up of the society. This research paper conducts a feminist socio-economic analysis of the domestic violence. The study was conducted among 200 women in rural area of Fatehabad district of Haryana State through survey method. Out of two hundred respondents, majority of respondents (67.50%) faced domestic violence in various forms. In majority of cases (66.66%) domestic violence occurred within 3 months of marriage. Education of the respondent, occupation, caste, social participation and level of social contacts were found significantly associated with domestic violence.

Keywords

Domestic Violence, Women, Abuse, Marriage.

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• Constraints and Suggestions to Promote Women Participation in Gram Panchayat Activities

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, College of Basic Sciences, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 1-3

Abstract

Gender equality and empowerment of women is recognized globally as a key element to achieve progress in all spheres of life. Democratic decentralization is best bet for good governance. The present investigation was undertaken to study the constraints and suggestions to promote women participation in Gram Panchayat activities. The study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state having highest and lowest female literacy status i.e. Panchkula and Mewat, respectively. Adopting random sampling techniques villages from each sample block were selected. Ultimate stage of sampling constituted the selection of respondents which in the present study were women sarpanches and Panches (Panchayat members). Since the number of such respondents in each of the sample villages was very small (4-6 depending on size of Panchayat), all the members from each village were taken into sample. Thus the ultimate sample taken was of 160 respondents consisting of 80 respondents from each district. Different descriptive statistics were computed using SPSS statistical package. Activities of Gram Panchyat refers to the activities undertaken by Gram Panchayats such as meetings held, management of budget, its utilization, and works related to agriculture sanitation, construction and maintenance, education, drinking water, farm forestry, administration, fisheries etc. Majority of respondents were having no knowledge about most of structural aspects of panchayat but were having full knowledge and involvement in social activities, educational, political, public work and civic amenities and health and sanitation. Literacy advanced area had clear and positive effect on knowledge level of elected women representatives about structural and functional activities. Younger age respondents were having high knowledge level about most of panchayat activities, structural aspects and decision making. Significant association of income and occupation with knowledge level of women members was observed.

Keywords

Socially Disadvantaged, Locus of Control, Parenting Styles, Academic Performance.

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• Problem of Eve-Teasing among Rural Women in Haryana

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Authors

Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Ritu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 2, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 436-437

Abstract

The Indian modern country is fast emerging as a global power but only for half of its population. The women across the country continuously struggle to live life with dignity. Eve teasing is a ridiculous form of enjoyment for men and a physical as well as mental torment for women. This is one of the daily problems women in Indian society face. Of all the forms that violence against women can assume, eve teasing is the most ubiquitous and insidious because it is considered normal behaviour and not an assault to females. This paper provides an analysis of the magnitude of eve teasing and its relation to socio-economic factors. It also examines women's responses to this type of violence. The study was conducted among 200 respondents in Hisar district of Haryana State through survey method. The findings of the study elucidate that majority of respondents are victim of teasing for twice or more time. In educational institutions a significant number of respondents faced both oral and physical type of teasing.

Keywords

Eve Teasing, Socio-Economic Factors, Violence, Women's Responses.

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• Impact of Loan Waiving Scheme among Farmers of Rural Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Savita Vermani ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 2, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 218-219

Abstract

The study was conducted in Haryana state. The sample of 400 debted respondents was selected from eight villages of two districts i.e. Karnal and Bhiwani through systematic random sampling technique. The loan waiving scheme primarily aimed at providing relief to small and marginal farmers indebted to formal agencies, by writing off their farm loans taken between 1 April, 1997 and 31 March, 2007, which were overdue as on 31 December 2007 and unpaid till 29 February, 2008. Analysis revealed that only 21.00% (out of 400) respondents availed loan waiving scheme under one time settlement. Only 10.50% of the respondents got benefit of one time settlement scheme and received the amount in between Rs. 10,000/--30000/-. Regarding socio-economic changes experienced by respondents after availing amount from loan waiving scheme under one time settlement analysis revealed that hundred percent of the respondents felt free from psychological problems. On an average Rs. 6742.00 was waived off under one time settlement of loan waiving scheme.

Keywords

Loan Waiving Scheme, Institutional Loan, Farmer Debtedness, Rural Bank, and Debt Problem.

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• A Note on Generalized Commutators

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Lovnta Mangla ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, IN

Source

The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society, Vol 38, No 1-4 (1974), Pagination: 355-357

Abstract

An Operator T on a Hilbert space H is said to be positive semidefinite (negative semi definite) if (Tx, x) ≥ 0 ((Tx, x) ≤ 0 ) ∀ x ∈ H . T is said to be semidefinite if it is either positive semidefinite or negative semidefinite. If (Tx, x) > 0((Tx, x) < 0) ∀ x ∈ H, then T is called positive definite (negative definite). T is defined to be definite if it is either positive definite or negative definite.

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• Age and Education Affecting the Awareness about Women Reservation in Panchayati Raj of Haryana

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Authors

Sunil Kumar ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 133-135

Abstract

Panchayats have been the backbone of the Indian villages since the beginning of the recorded history. Gandhi's dream of every village being a republic or Panchayats having powers has been translated into reality with the introduction of three-tier system to enlist people's participation in rural reconstruction. 24th April, 1993 was a landmark day in the history of Panchayati Raj in India as on this day the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. The study was conducted in Haryana state. The sample of 200 women respondents was selected from four villages of Fatehabad district through systematic random sampling techniques. The socio-economic profile of respondents indicates that maximum number of the respondents hailed from young age group, illiterate or less educated. Age and education of the respondents were found highly significantly associated with level of awareness regarding women reservation in panchayati raj.

Keywords

Age, Education, Awareness, Women Reservation and Panchayati Raj Institution.

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• Effect of Social Participation and Mass Media Exposure on Rural Women about Reservation for Women in Panchayati Raj of Haryana

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Authors

Sunil Kumar ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 95-97

Abstract

Panchayati Raj System is best suited to our rural needs and administration. It is aright step towards devaluation and decentralization of power. It deserves all help and encouragement as it is a truly representative and democratic system. As a fit and effective instrument of self-governance, it is matchless. Now, Panchayati Raj institutions are theremalmost all the lndian States with three tier arrangement at village block and distinct levels. The present study was conducted in Fatehabad district of Haryana. Therefore 200 respondents constituted the sample for the study. The findings indicated that the respondents who were highly exposed to mass-media had high level awareness as compared to those who were less exposed. The maximum numbers of the respondents had low level of social participation. This group of respondents had low awareness than the respondents who belonged to high social participation group. If social participation level of the respondents increases the awareness among respondents also increases.

Keywords

Mass Media Exposure, Social Participation, Awareness, Women Reservation and Panchayati Raj.

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• Knowledge and Attitude of Scheduled Castes of Haryana towards Small Family Norms across Different Age Groups

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 2, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 455-457

Abstract

The government of India launched a family welfare programme, whose main objective was to spread the knowledge of family planning methods and to develop among the people an attitude favourable for adoption of contraceptives. The present study was conducted in a multi-caste village and a total of 200 respondents were selected to assess the knowledge and attitude of scheduled castes families towards small family norms. The main objective of the study was to find the role of age in changing the mindset of people on adoption of small family norms in the scheduled castes families. It was found that all respondents had heard about small family norms and they wanted to adopt small family norms for the reason of having only two children. Age significantly enhanced the knowledge level of respondents about small family norms. Forty per cent of the respondents were in the age group of 25-35 years. Nearly half of the respondents (45.00%) belonging to 15-25 years of age group were having moderately low level of knowledge regarding small family norms. Near about three-fifth of the respondents (56.9%) of 35-45 years age category were having neutral attitude towards small family norms. On the other hand, half of the respondents (49.5%) in the age group of 15-25 year were having small size of family (0-4). It was observed that younger age respondents were having high level of knowledge as compared to elder age category. Similarly with increasing age the attitude towards small family norms were moving toward favourableness till 45 years. It was concluded that age favourably contribute to the knowledge and attitude towards small family norms.

Keywords

Knowledge and Attitude, Small Family Norm, Family Size.

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• Extensive Survey of Simulators available in Distributed Environment

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Sunil Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Computer Science, University College, Jaito, Punjab, IN
2 P.G. Department of Computer Science, G.N. College for Girls, Muktsar, Punjab, IN

Source

Research Cell: An International Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol 22 (2016), Pagination: 566-571

Abstract

Cloud computing is emerging technology in the present scenario, which is gaining more popularity day to day. As its user base is increasing at rapid speed it leads to more complexities to fulfill the demands of users. Cloud computing has to face performance, security, load balancing, energy efficiency and cost management related problem to maintain its sustainability in the present competitive environment. Cloud Simulators plays the vital role in the analysis of cloud related problems with lowest cost with the help of designing the virtual environment without using the real hardware and software resources due to its high cost. In the present era, there are various type of Cloud simulators has been proposed by various eminent authors, In this paper, an extensive survey has been performed to find the suitable platform for the further research work.

Keywords

Simulators, Cloud Computing, Grid Computing, Distributed Computing.

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• Problem of Dowry among Rural Women of Haryana:A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 6 (2017), Pagination: 530-534

Abstract

The dowry system is a cultural system in India in which the parents of the bride pay a large sum of money, expensive jewellery and other gifts such as car or other household items to the parents of the groom during marriage. The social and cultural efforts of the dowry system are devastating to the society as a whole. Dowry is the result of long standing power in balance between men and women and thus seriously compromises the well being, productivity and contribution of one half the populations. Therefore it was important to bring to light the issues affecting women in this reason. Two hundred women were randomly selected from Karnal and Sirsa districts of Haryana and out of those of 39, who were affected the problem related to dowry in both reasons. It was found that more than half of respondents (51.28%) reported that dowry was demanded before marriage, 30.77% at the time of marriage while 17.95% demanded it after marriage. The maximum numbers of cases regarding dowry demand were made by their husbands (41.03%) in the form of vehicles, cash-money. Jewellery etc. The core reason for dowry was greed like purchase of motor vehicles, business expansion and employment. Customs and ritual were also found as main reason for dowry. Concerted efforts are required to curb violence against women regarding dowry in Haryana.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Demand, Violence, Problem of Dowry and Socio-Economic Factors.

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• Role of Public Distribution System in Providing Food Security in India

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Subhash Chander ¹, Savita Vermani ¹, Ashok Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Directorate of Extension Education, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 322-325

Abstract

Food security for a country meant sufficient quantity of essential commodities produced, stored properly and made available to all of the people at all times, especially the under privileged sections. The most important medium through which government ensures food security at micro level is the public distribution system (PDS). Indeed, India's PDS is the world's largest social safety net for food. It operates on the basis of extensive procurement of food grains by the Food Corporation of India on minimum support price terms determined by the Agricultural Prices Commission. Procured product is then distributed through an elaborate national network of Fair Price Shops which sell food grains to poor populations at highly subsidized prices. This has the effect of simultaneously supporting, stabilizing and subsidizing farm incomes for food grain production in a small number of net exporting states Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh generating a net welfare benefit to poor consumers in other parts of the country, who are able to obtain food grains at below-market price. However, in the 1990s, two major changes were introduced to the PDS, these were: The Revised PDS (RPDS) and the Targeted PDS (TPDS). A two-tier card system was introduced in order to represent a distinction between above and below poverty line cardholders. Each household was allocated to one of the following three categories and was accordingly given a PDS card which specified their entitlements for food grain subsidies. These categories were 'Above Poverty Line' (APL), 'Below Poverty Line' (BPL) and 'Antodaya Anna Yojana' (AAY) cards. This paper tries to to analyse the food security condition of the country during the last few decades and the working of PDS with some macro measures. But in India, the working PDS and government policies have not been successful in achieving food security at the desired level. There is a need for certain reforms in procurement and distribution for better functioning of PDS, i.e., decentralization of procurement and distribution, involving panchayats in PDS.

Keywords

Food Security, Food Grain, Food Price, Food Corporation of India and Public Distribution System.

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• Effect of Social Participation and Mass Media Exposure on Rural Women about Reservation for Women in Panchayati Raj of Haryana

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Sunil Kumar ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 342-344

Abstract

Panchayati Raj System is best suited to our rural needs and administration. It is a right step towards devaluation and decentralization of power. It deserves all help and encouragement as it is a truly representative and democratic system. As a fit and effective instrument of self-governance, it is matchless. Now, Panchayati Raj institutions are there in almost all the Indian States with three tier arrangement at village, block and district levels. The present study was conducted in Fatehabad district of Haryana. Therefore 200 respondents constituted the sample for the study. The findings indicated that the respondents who were highly exposed to mass-media had high level awareness as compared to those who were less exposed. The maximum numbers of the respondents had low level of social participation. This group of respondents had low awareness than the respondents who belonged to high social participation group. If social participation level of the respondents increases the awareness among respondents also increases.

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Mass Media Exposure, Social Participation, Awareness, Women Reservation and Panchayati Raj.

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• A Sociological Analysis on Debt among Small and Marginal Farmers of Southern Region of Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, V. P. Mehta ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Agriculture Economics, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 207-210

Abstract

Rural indebtedness has deep ischolar_mains in the country. The mounting burden of rural debt has crippled the rural economy. Agricultural strategies are mainly related to farmers with large land holdings. The facilities are not accessible to small and marginal farmers. These conditions adversely affected the small and marginal farmers as they are vulnerable to crop losses and price fall. They take loan to fulfill their agricultural and non-agricultural needs. Therefore, the issue of farmers' indebtedness becomes a matter of intense debate for whole of the country and as well as for Haryana. In this background, the present study was conducted to assess the status of farmers' indebtedness in the Southern region of Haryana State in detail. The results of the study indicate that an average amount of loan of Rs. 162087.00 was taken by respondents from institutional sources and non-institutional (Rs. 67865.00) for the purpose of agricultural and non-agricultural needs. It was suggested that respondents should be motivated for taking loan from institutional sources of loan and encouraged to adopt crop insurance scheme.

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Nature, Extent, Source, Payment Pattern and Rate of Interest.

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• Perception, Perceived Utility and Implications Suggested by the Farmers on Krishi Melas

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Ashok Kumar ¹, Krishan Kumar ¹, Rajesh Kumar ², Subhash Chander ³

Affiliations
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 University Press, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 COA, Kaul, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 239-240

Abstract

Extension is one of the three major mandates of the CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar along with research and teaching. Krishi melas are major extension tool in transferring latest technologies to farming community for their overall welfare. It is gaining momentum over the years. A large amount of money and manpower has been involved in organizing this extension activity by the University twice every year (Rabi & Kharif). The study was conducted during Krishi melas (Rabi & Kharif) organized by Directorate of Extension Education, CCSHAU, Hisar at university campus during the year 2015-16. Randomly selected farmers (200 farmers) from the Krishi Melas were interview with the help of a well-structured interview schedule. About 17.5 per cent and 33 per cent of the respondents were fully satisfied and satisfied, respectively. Majority of the respondents (57.5 per cent) were willing to attend the next Krishi Melas. Most of the farmers suggested that latest high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds should be available (61.50 per cent) and buzz session should be well planned with more duration (51 per cent). Many valuable suggestions were suggested by the farmers to enhance the utility of these melas as extension tool.

Keywords

Farmers Fair, Agro-Industrial Exhibition, Crop-Competition, HYV Seeds, etc.

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• Rural Women and Domestic Violence:A Sociological Study of Haryana

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 283-286

Abstract

The word violence refers to the crime and physical force. Domestic violence is a problem that affects the lives of many women both in the urban and the rural areas. Women have been the vulnerable section of the society and constitute a sizeable segment of the population of India. Women have been vulnerable to violence and exploitation such as harassment, taunts, abuses, battering, molestation, rape, dowry deaths, mental and physical torture. The present paper has been prepared with a view to discuss the various issues related to the domestic violence against Women in rural areas. This study was conducted in Karnal and Sirsa districts of Haryana state. From these districts two blocks namely Indri from Karnal and Bada Gudha from Sirsa district were selected randomly. From the selected blocks, four villages namely Kheri Maan Singh and Jain pura Sidhana (Indri) and Biru wala, Burj Bhangu (Bada Gudha) were drawn randomly. From the selected villages, 200 respondents were also selected randomly. Study revealed that majority of respondents (60%) faced domestic violence in various forms. Further analysis revealed that out of 120 respondents, who faced domestic violence, 92.50 per cent faced emotional violence and 90.83 per cent faced verbal violence.

Keywords

Violence, Women, Domestic, Emotional, Harassment and Rural Areas.

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• Factors Influencing Socio-Economic Viability of Small and Marginal Farmers in Southern Region of Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 313-315

Abstract

Rural debtedness in India is one of the most serious problems of the rural economic. Actually, this problem is the sign of weak financial infra structural facilities available to the farmers for their survival and development. The study was conducted in Southern region of Haryana. The results of the study indicate that an average amount of loan of Rs. 229952 was taken by respondents from both sources. It is clear from the data that more than half of the respondents were repaying the loan irregularly while 42.67 per cent were repaying it regularly. Analysis revealed that 61.33% respondents enlisted low profit margins in agriculture as a major cause of debtedness. Analysis further revealed that respondents were burdened because of outstanding loan in spite of that 32.00 per cent respondents repaired or constructed the houses. Regarding problems faced by respondents after taking loan analysis revealed that overwhelming majority of the respondents (86.00%) were facing the problem of declining income after taking loan. It was also suggested that e-National Agricultural marketing facility should be provided to the farming community.

Keywords

Socio-Economic Variable, Causes of Debt, Utilization Pattern and Problem After Loan.

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• Impact of Elevated CO₂ on Oryza sativa Phenology and Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera:Delphacidae) Population

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G. Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Madan Pal ², P. S. Soumia ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
2 Division of Plant Physiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 114, No 08 (2018), Pagination: 1767-1777

Abstract

The impact of elevated CO₂ (570 ± 25 ppm) on brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) and Pusa Basmati 1401 rice in comparison to ambient CO₂ was studied in open top chambers (OTCs) during the rainy seasons of 2013 and 2014. Crop canopy circumference was higher (13.1–16.8 cm) under elevated CO₂ when compared to ambient CO₂ (10.3–13.1 cm) during different rice phenological stages indicating the positive influence of elevated CO₂. In addition, elevated CO₂ exhibited a positive effect on rice plants through increase in tiller number (17.6%), reproductive tiller number (16.2%), number of seeds/panicle (15.1%) and thousand grains weight (10.8%) that resulted in higher grain yield (15%) when compared to ambient CO₂. Elevated CO₂ also exhibited a positive effect on brown planthopper population through increase in fecundity (29% and 31.6%) which resulted in a significant increase in its population to 150.3 ± 16.4 and 97.7 ± 8.7 hoppers/hill at peak incidence during 2013 and 2014 respectively, when compared to the corresponding 49.1 ± 9.3 and 43.7 ± 7.0 hoppers/hill under ambient CO₂. Moreover, brown planthopper females excreted more honeydew (68.2% and 72.3%) under elevated CO₂ over ambient CO₂ during both years. However, elevated CO₂ caused reduction in the longevity of females (23.9–27.4%) during both years and male longevity (24.1%) during 2013. Despite the positive effect, rice crops suffered higher yield loss under elevated CO₂ (29.9–34.9%) due to increased brown planthopper infestation coupled with higher sucking rate due to reduced nitrogen level under elevated CO₂ compared to ambient CO₂ (17–23.1%) during 2013 and 2014.

Keywords

Brown Planthopper, Climate Change, Elevated CO₂, Hopper Burn, Poaceae, Yield Loss.

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• A Socio-Psychological Study on Awareness of Rural Women about Legislative Provisions Regarding Human Rights

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 9, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 29-32

Abstract

Human rights are as old as human civilizations and the term represent the rights of all human beings of both sex men and women. It has identified gender equality, in accessibility of human rights. No discrimination is allowed or imposed in exercise of these rights. Women represent about half of total population in India, but gender biasness and gender inequality are main features of Indian society. Women have been denied equal rights for centuries. Study was conducted in Karnal district of Haryana state on 200 women respondents from Nardak cultural zone to know the awareness about the laws related to crime against women. It was observed that awareness about laws was found in majority of respondents (86.0%) and awareness was found associated with age, education, occupation, caste and mass-media exposure as indicated by χ² values.

Keywords

Rural Women, Crime, Awareness about Laws.

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• Knowledge of Rural Women about Legislative Provisions Regarding Human Rights:A Sociological Analysis

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Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 366-369

Abstract

The declaration of human rights by united National General Assembly in December 10,1948, which represents the first global expressions of rights to which all human beings are entitled. It consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights, national constitutions and laws. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights from the ancient days; India has been committed to the ideals and doctrines of human rights. No discrimination is allowed or imposed in exercise of these rights. Women represent about half of total population in India, but gender biasness and gender inequality are main features of Indian society Women have been denied equal rights for centuries. The plight of women is distressing and their conditions in society are deplorable various social evils lead to deprivation of women. Crime against women is increasing day by day. The Indian constitution has guaranteed various human rights for women. In accordance to these constitutional rights, a number of legislative measures were enacted to safeguard the rights of women of both rural and urban women. Therefore, the present study was undertaken in Karnal district of Haryana state on 200 women respondents from Nardak cultural zone to study the knowledge of rural women about legislative provisions regarding Human Rights and association of socio-economic factors with level of knowledge. It was observed that Knowledge of rural women about crimes under IPC was among 46% of respondents including partial knowledge. Knowledge of respondents was found associated with age, education, occupation and mass-media exposure.

Keywords

Rural Women, Crime, Knowledge About Laws.

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• Socio-Economic Factors and Impact of Television on Primary School Boys

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Vijay Kumar ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 452-455

Abstract

This paper investigates how socio-economic factors in rural and urban families can affect the behaviour of boys after watching television. It also explores which health problem perceive after a long period of time to be affected by watching T.V. We collected data via survey questionnaire from 100 boys of Bhiwani district of Haryana state in which 50 boys from rural and 50 boys were urban. All boys were from primary school aged between 9 to 12 years old. The majority of boy s imitate the character of hero and heroine in rural area while in urban areas majority of boys imitate the character of hero and villain. About health problem after a long period of television viewing depicted that majority of the respondents in rural and urban were feeling health problems. Socio-economic factors had significant impact of imitation of character and health problems.

Keywords

Socio-Economic Factors, Imitation of Character, Health Problem.

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• Knowledge of Direct Seeded Rice Method among Farmers of Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agrieultnral University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 6 (2018), Pagination: 861-864

Abstract

The Indian agriculture has changed during the past about 50 years mainly due to development of agricultural technologies. Rice is grown in 18 districts of Haryana. Out of which seven districts are in high productivity group. The study was conducted in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. From this district, two blocks namely Thanesar and Pehowa were selected randomly. On the whole a total of 200 rice growing farmers were selected, who were using direct seeded rice method (100) and conventional transplanted rice method (100). The findings regarding knowledge level of respondents about various aspects of direct seeded rice method were studied like recommended seed rate, varieties, fertilizer practices, weeds, insect, pest, disease etc. It was found that sixty per cent respondents had high level of knowledge regarding direct seeded rice method. Awareness were found among farmers regarding direct seeded rice method such as increase the yield than conventional, seed is placed in the most fertile zone of the soili.e. 2-3cmlrom surface and recommended variety is used for sowing: Tarawari, CSR-30, PusaBasmati 1121 to which they reported 1st, 2nd and 3rdranks order.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Knowledge, Direct Seeded Rice Method, Socio-Economic Factors, Etc.

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• Impact of Bt. Cotton and Non Bt./Desi Cotton Growing on Socio-Economic Status of Farmers in Bhiwani District

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Authors

Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 6 (2018), Pagination: 869-871

Abstract

Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) cotton is commonly grown in all over the world to control wide range of pests. The farmers benefited from BT cotton through increased yield revenue and gross margin. While the farmer maid savings on insecticide costs they had to spend more on seed and harvesting. The farmers made savings on insecticide costs they had to spend more on seed and harvesting. Farming households used the additional income mostly for investment in people (education)and physical resources (cotton & other crop production). This research paper conducts to assess the impact of Bt. cotton and Desi/non-Bt. cotton on socio-economic status of farmers. The study was conducted among 120 farmers in Bhiwani districts of Haryana State through survey method. The findings of the study elucidate that investment on education of children was reported increased by 83.33 per cent and 66.66 per cent of respondents growing Bt. cotton and desi cotton respectively. Expenditure on social ceremonies was felt increased by 70.83 per cent and 50 per cent of the respondents growing Bt. cotton and desi cotton/hybrids respectively.

Keywords

Bt. Cotton, Pests, Insecticide, Desi/Non-Bt. Cotton, Socio-Economic Status.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Problem of Dowry among Rural Women of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agrieultnral University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 5 (2018), Pagination: 789-792

Abstract

The dowry system is a cultnral system in India in which the parents of the bride pay a large sum of money, expensive jewellery and other gifts such as car or other household items to the parents of the groom during marriage. The social and cultural efforts of the dowry system are devastating to the society as a whole. Dowry is the result of long standing power in balance between men and women and thus seriously compromises the well being, productivity and contribution of one half the populations. Therefore it was important to bring to light the issues affecting women in this reason. Two hundred women were randomly selected trom Kamal Districts of Haryana and out of those of 21, who were alfected the problem related to dowry in both reasons. Significant association was found between family type, education, size of land holding of family, mass media exposure, social participation and socio-economic status with problem of dowry faced by respondents. Concerted efforts are required to curb violence against women regarding dowry in Haryana.

Keywords

Problem of Dowry, Socio-Economic Factors, Factors Afafecting and Rural Women

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• Eve-Teasing Problem in Rural Community of Haryana

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Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department o f Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 10, No 4-6 (2019), Pagination: 106-110

Abstract

Eve-teasing or sexual harassment of women in public places is one of the most challenging social problems in both rural and urban India which deprives them of basic human rights. The constitution of India has granted equal rights to both men and women but still women face extreme discrimination and violence and thus occupies low status in Society. The study was conducted in Kamal and Sirsa districts of Haryana state. From these districts two blocks namely Indri from Kamal and Bada Gudha from Sirsa district were selected randomly. From the selected blocks, four villages namely Kheri Maan Singh and Jain Pura Sidhana (Indri) and Birn wala, BurjBhangu (Bada Gudha) were drawn randomly. From the selected villages, 200 respondents were also selected randomly. Interview Schedule was prepared to collect the desired information as per objectives of the study. Overwhelming majority (81.39%) remained silent, 55.81% gave verbal threat to accused and 16.27% complained to parents. Likewise, 11.62% each complained to the parents of accused and slapped/hitted the accused. In both regions maximum numbers of respondents remained silent.

Keywords

Eve Teasing, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Women, Etc.

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• Socio-Economic Impact of Crop Insurance Scheme on Farmers in Haryana:A Sociological Analysis

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Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 10, No 4-6 (2019), Pagination: 132-135

Abstract

Indian agriculture dependent on monsoon which is always flexible. It leads to operating risk in cultivation of different crops. Natural calamities may affect on the yield from agriculture sector. To cover the risk which may occur in future, there is need to some provision and crop insurance is only mechanism available to safeguard against production risk in agriculture. The study was conducted on 160 farmers in Kamal and Kurukshetra districts of Haryana state. It was found from the field of the study that more than one-third of the respondents (37.5%) received amount of Rs. 16000 to 32000 of crop insurance scheme followed by Rs. 12000 to 16000 (23.8) and Rs. 32000 to 70000 (17.5%). Two-third marginal farmers (66.7%) performed social ceremonies by the claimed amount o f crop insurance scheme. It was also suggested that Efforts are needed to make more aware about crop insurance scheme and knowledge should be imparted to them through trainings.

Keywords

Claimed Amount, Crop Insurance Scheme, Socio-Economic Impact Etc.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Problem of Dowry

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 21-24

Abstract

Human rights represent the right of all human beings of sexes, men and women. Women represent about half of total population and gender inequality and biasness are main features of rural society. Marriage is an auspicious ceremony which unites two bodies and soul into one. It is lifelong bonding of male and female. The demand of dowry or dowry system is a deep ischolar_mained problem in our society. The dowry system is a cultural system in India in which parents of bride pay a huge sumofmoney,jewellery, gift and other household items to the parents of groom before marriage, during and after marriage. The issue of dowry problem becomes a matter of great concern for whole country as well as for Haryana where male-female ratio is at the lowest level. There is an urgent need to study the dowry problem among rural women of Haryana. The present study was undertaken with the following specific objectives: To assess the nature and extent of dowry problem and to delineate the socio-economic and cultural factors affecting the problem of dowry. It was found that maximum numbers of the respondents (40.0%) were facing medium level of problems of dowry followed by low (35.0%) and high (25.0%). Factors like age, education and socio-economic status of the respondents were found significantly associated with dowry problem. Maximum number of women hailed from young age group, middle-senior secondary, medium to high socio-economic status were facing the problem related to dowry. Majority of women who had problem of dowry were harassed by motherin- law and husband for dowry. It was concluded that main social cause for increasing the problem of dowry was greediness and dowry system which is deep ischolar_mained in our tradition.

Keywords

Dowry, Social Factors, Nature and Extent, Women.

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• Eve Teasing and Impact on Self-Confidence and Well-Being in Rural Areas of Haryana

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, COBS CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 49-51

Abstract

Eve teasing or sexual harassment of women in public places is one of the most challenging community problems in India which inhibits liberalization of women and deprives them of basic human rights. Women faced different types of psychological problems due to eve-teasing. The WHO defines health as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Whether victimization is due to the behavior of an individual or small group of men or the generalized threat to all women, eve teasing has serious effect on the safety, psycho-social well-being, and human rights of women. This research paper conducts to know the nature, extent, effect and consequences of eve-teasing against rural girls. The study was conducted among 200 respondents in rural area of Kurukshetra district of Haryana state through survey method. Out of 200 respondents, 110 respondents (55.0%) faced the evil practice of eve-teasing. Respondents who faced this problem, majority of them faced it promptly at bus stand (75.45%). Common form of eve-teasing was passing remarks got first rank. Regarding psychological well-being 41.81% women felt low in personal growth. More than one-fourth of the respondents (27.27%) showed their self- confidence by verbally threatened the accused, majority of respondents (46.87%) reported irritable bowel syndrome. Majority of respondents (46.87%) reported irritable bowel syndrome as physical consequence and had anxiety (32.29%) as psychological consequences.

Keywords

Eve-Teasing, Self-Confidence, Well-Being, Physical and Psychological Consequences.

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• A Sociological Study on Institutional Loan among Farmers

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Ruchi ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 99-101

Abstract

Agricultural farmers in Hisar and Kaithal district are facing many challenges in accessing financial services as they have limited access to financial markets. Despite the numerous reforms undertaken by the Government including financial sector reforms, many rural farmers have remained in poverty with limited capacity to access safety nets like loans to fight against hunger and disease. This paper is aiming to find out nature and types of loan that affect farmer's decision to access agricultural finance. A survey was conducted in Hisar and Kaithal district on 160 debted respondents. Employing random sampling techniques, a pre-tested questionnaire was administered. The data was collected through interviews as most of them are reluctant to fill the form. Results indicated that nearly three-fifth of the respondents (58.75%) took the crop loan from institution sources and term loan (41.25%) respectively. Even 25.00% of the respondents took both types of loan (term & crop loans). Two-third of the respondents (67.50%) took the loan for crop expenses. On the other hand, 34.38% and 11.25% availed the loan for purchasing of machinery and equipment and for livestock, respectively.

Keywords

Financial Services, Institutional Loan, Agricultural Farmers.

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• Knowledge of Laws about Crime Against Women in Haryana:A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 106-108

Abstract

Crime against women has been a bane of India's development efforts. With arcane customs like sex being a taboo in India, Sati, and Dowry, and the overall lower status of women further exacerbates these crimes. The study was conducted on 200 rural women in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. Data were collected from 12 villages with well structured interview schedule as per objectives of the study. It was found from the field of the study that maximum number of the respondents (43.0%) had low level ofknowledge about laws related to crime against women followed by medium level ofknowledge (31.0%) andhigh (26.0%). More than one-third of the respondents (38.0%) had maximum knowledge about Rape, Section 3 7 6 IPC followed by Kidnapping and Abduction, Sec. 359369 (35.5%) and Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (35.0%). Factors like age, caste, education, occupation, mass media exposure and socio-economic status of the respondents were found significantly associated with level ofknowledge about laws related to crime against women. It was also suggested that Efforts are needed to make rural women more aware about different laws related to crime against women and knowledge should be imparted to them through trainings.

Keywords

Knowledge, Crime Against Women, Indian Penal Code, Special Local Laws, Socio-Economic Variables.

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• Imidacloprid Efficacy against Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens under Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Temperature

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Govindharaj Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Madan Pal Singh ¹, P. S. Soumia ¹, M. Sujithra ¹

Affiliations
1 Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 117, No 7 (2019), Pagination: 1199-1206

Abstract

Influence of elevated CO₂ and temperature (elevated condition (EC)) vis-à-vis ambient CO2 and tempera-ture (ambient condition (AC)) on plant (rice) growth, insect Nilaparvata lugens (brown planthopper (BPH)) population and insecticide (Imidacloprid) efficacy was evaluated under open top chamber conditions. EC had a positive effect on rice crop through increase in tillers numbers (18.4%), reproductive tillers (20.5%) but in-flicted negative effect on 1000-grain weight (11.7%) and grain yield (11.9%). Likewise, higher canopy cover of the plant was noticed under EC (16.1 cm) when compared to AC (12.9 cm). With respect to BPH population during 2013 and 2014, EC exhibited posi-tive effect by enhancing its mean population to 66.1 and 49.4 hoppers hill^–1 respectively, compared to cor-responding 36.8 and 29.5 hoppers hill^–1 under AC. With respect to Imidacloprid efficacy against BPH, LC50 was significantly lower under EC (0.044%) in comparison to AC (0.065). Similarly, in 2013 under AC, 500, 600, 700 l ha^–1 spray volume caused >50% BPH mortality than 400 l ha^–1 at 5 day after spray. However, during the same exposure period under EC, only 700 and 600 l ha^–1 produced more than 50% mortality compared to 500 and 400 l ha^–1. Positive in-fluence of EC on BPH population resulted in signifi-cantly higher yield loss (41.1%) compared to ambient (26.5%) in untreated check. Though LC50 under EC was less, higher canopy size and more BPH population resulted in increase in spray volume to cause similar mortality as of AC. The present results indicated that spray volumes of 400 and 500 l ha^–1 was found insuffi-cient to manage BPH population under EC; hence the current management strategies for BPH needs to be redefined under changing climatic conditions.

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Basmati Rice, Brown Planthopper, Climate Change, Elevated CO₂, Insecticide.

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• Genetic Homogeneity in Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) as Revealed from Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase I

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N. Srinivasa ¹, Subhash Chander ², Twinkle ², Rahul Kumar Chandel ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
2 Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 119, No 6 (2020), Pagination: 1045-1050

Abstract

Brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) is a seasonal migrant pest in North India. The present study analyses the genetic diversity of N. lugens by employing a partial fragment of the mitochondrial gene encoding cytochrome oxidase I (COI) using samples from 16 different localities of India. Total of 16 full-length COI gene sequences generated from this study with 16 COI gene sequences retrieved from GenBank were analysed for genetic differentiation and haplotypes of N. lugens populations in order to determine the genetic structure. Based on the partial COI gene, high genetic homogeneity was detected in N. lugens populations of India and they form a single genetic group. The Tajima’s D test and Fu’s F test also support our result, and indicate recent population expansion, while the phylogenetic tree suggests that geographically distinct populations of N. lugens do not exist in India.

Keywords

Brown Planthopper, Cytochrome Oxidase I, Genetic Homogeneity, Phylogenetic Tree.

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• Social Construction of Laws Related to Crime Among Women with Reference to Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 8, No 4-6 (2020), Pagination: 188-191

Abstract

Eras have come, and eras have gone, but the dilemma of women is not likely to change. Time has helplessly examined women suffering in the form of discrimination, exploitation, degradation, humiliation etc. From the last decade's crime data, we see sharp number of crimes recorded under cruelty by husband and his relatives. It also seems that the same category has had the most dramatic increase over the years. In this regarding, the study was conducted on 200 rural women in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. Information were collected from 12 villages with well-structured interview schedule as per objectives of the study. It was found that more than two-third of the respondents (71.0%) were conscious about reservation of seat for women in Panchayats, followed by prohibition of discrimination based on caste, sex, religion and place of birth (64.5%) and provision of maternity relief (59.0%). It was also found that more than two-fifth of the respondents (63.0%) were aware about the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 followed by dowry prohibition act (57.5%) and the medical termination of pregnancy (54.0%).It was also advocated that create healthy environment for women and girls everywhere by supporting exertions to end violence against them.

Keywords

Awareness About Laws, Women Crime, Crime Against Women, Factors Affecting Etc.

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• Insects: biodiversity, threat status and conservation approaches

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Kerur Vishwanath Raghavendra ¹, Thangavel Bhoopathi ², Ravi Gowthami ³, Manikyanahalli Chandrashekara Keerthi ⁴, Sachin Suresh Suroshe ⁵, K. B. Ramesh ⁵, Shivakumara Kadanakuppe Thammayya ⁶, Subhash Shivaramu ⁷, Subhash Chander ⁸

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi - 110 012, IN
2 ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad - 500 030, IN
3 ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources, New Delhi - 110 012, IN
4 ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi - 284 001, IN
5 ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi - 110 012, IN
6 ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Anand 387 310, IN
7 ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram - 250 110, IN
8 ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi 110 012, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 122, No 12 (2022), Pagination: 1374-1384

Abstract

Insects are an important component of the ecosystem and fast dwindling of its diversity is reported globally. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed a total of 77,435 species of insects between 1996 and 2020, of which 18,180 (23.47%) species are reported to be threatened and the majority of threate­ned species was reported in Odonata followed by Ortho­ptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. Out of 1843 species listed as critically endangered, endangered, extinct, extinct in wild and vulnerable, from the literature it was found that 596 are predators, 40 are pollinators, 164 are saprophagous, 620 are herbivores, 272 are omnivores, 137 are parasites and 14 are unknown. This study provides concise information on insect diversity, global threat status and major driving factors for population decline, which will be helpful in determining the priority insect groups that require conservation.

Keywords

Conservation Approaches, Ecological Indicators, Insect Biodiversity, Population Decline, Threatened Species

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• Perception of Farm Women about Drudgery-reducing Technologies in Rural Haryana: A Sociological Study

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Meenu Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 3 (2022), Pagination: 311-315

Abstract

Every advance in technology brings a change in the social environment to which man has to adopt in the form of modification of customs and traditions. A massive range of ladies is running in agriculture and acting strenuous duties. The majority of the rural and allied sports have been perceived as tough to carry out by the farm ladies. Drudgery-decreasing gear and devices are proved to be a boon for farm ladies. These gear and devices decreased the drudgery of farm ladies in addition to multiplying their performance and painting output. Working in higher postures additionally reduced the superiority of musculoskeletal issues amongst farm ladies. Technological improvements have been the motive at the back of the drastic modifications in all spheres of ladies' existence. Women have the capacity to mold themselves in keeping with each situation; she has to satisfy all of the necessities in their day-by-day existence. Technological gear reduced the workload of ladies. The power load dropping has no far-accomplishing consequences on ladies' lives inside the village. The technological development and agricultural home equipment inside the village have decreased the exertions of each lady and men and multiplied the productiveness that leads the village in the direction of prosperity and development. To study the adoption of drudgery technology by farm women, it is necessary to study the awareness and perception of women. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the perception of rural women about drudgery reducing technology. The study was conducted in two cultural zones, Hisar from Bagar and Mahandragarh from Ahirwal zone were selected. The study was conducted on 320 rural farm women who were selected randomly from Hisar I, Hisar II and Mahandragarh, Kanina Blocks.It was found that on average 22.2 percent of respondents were having a high level of perception about drudgery reducing technologies whereas 73.1 percent were having moderate and 4.7 percent were having alow level of perception.

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Farm Women, Drudgery Reducing Technologies, Level of Perception.

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• Environmental Conservation through In-Situ Straw Management with Adoption of Super Straw Management System (SMS) in Haryana: A Sociological Study

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Naresh ¹, Anil Kumar Saroha ¹

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1 Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 161-166

Abstract

The investigation was carried out during 2020-21 in North west Kaithal district of Haryana state among 120 farmers. The study aimed to investigate the nature and extent of level of adoption along with factors associated with adoption of Super straw Management System (SMS) among farmers and reasons for adoption and non adoption of SMS. Socio-economic impact of SMS on adoption was also acknowledged. Results revealed that 2/5th of the farmers (40.00%) had low level of adoption while 33.33% had medium and rest (26.67%) of the farmers had greater level of the acceptance of SMS. Age, degree of education, amount of land holding, income, social organisation, participation, and SES were all socioeconomic characteristics that were strongly associated with adoption level. Reasons for adoption of SMS by overwhelming majority of the farmers (85.00%) that SMS system attached to combine harvesters enables the machine to cut the straw in small pieces and distribute it behind it regularly on the field. Regarding other benefits near about 3/5th of the farmers were agreed that it increases average yield of wheat by 2-4% as compared to conventional practices while some of the reasons for non adoption of Super straw management system, 86.67% of the farmers were agreed that high power requirement, i.e., 8-10 hp is required as compared to conventional combine harvester and 60% of the farmers reported that approximate 6 litres of extra fuel consumption with combine harvester is required. Farmers reported an increase in mass media exposure (71.67 percent), urban contacts/movement (63.33 percent), social mobility pattern (58.33 percent), and extension contacts (53.33 percent), etc. as the overall socioeconomic impact of SMS adoption Allover adoption of SMS is a beneficial environment friendly agricultural farm technology.

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Super Straw Management System (SMS), Adoption, Non-Adoption, Environment, Socio-Economic Impact

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• Drip Irrigation Technology in Cotton Cultivation for Sustainable Agricultural Development

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Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Karmal Malik ¹, Kushagra Prasad ¹

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1 Cotton Section, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 12, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 322-325

Abstract

Cotton is one the most indispensable fiber crop in the country and it plays a pivotal role throughout the world in flourishing the industrial and agricultural economy. The extensive use of cotton for various activities and industries has accorded it the status of “King of the Fiber Crops” and “White Gold”. The objective of the present study is to assess the knowledge levels and adoption of using the Drip Irrigation System (DIS) along with the subsequent impact and constraints. The data for accessing the above mentioned aspects were collected by the authors through the personal interviews conducted with the respondents at their respective homes/farms as well as findings of other authors were incorporated. It was found that knowledge level was moderate to high whereas adoption level was found medium among the farmers. It was noticed that factors like income, landholding, mass media exposure, education and socio-economic status played an important rle in adoption of drip irrigation in cotton crop. The research takes a step ahead in examining many aspects connected with cotton production, taking into account the position of drip irrigation for sustainable agriculture.

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knowledge, adoption, impact, constraints, drip irrigation system.

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