Poverty in India is widespread with the nation estimated to have a third of the world’s poor. According to a 2005 World Bank estimate‚ 42% of India falls below the international poverty line of US$ 1.25 a day (PPP‚ in nominal terms 21.6 a day in urban areas and 14.3 in rural areas); having reduced from 60% in 1981.[1] According to the criterion used by the Planning Commission of India 27.5% of the population was living below the poverty line in 2004–2005‚ down from 51.3% in 1977–1978‚ and 36% in
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economies to become better suited in this global market. Some countries have shifted their economies to become more capitalistic. The effects of globalization have been prominent all over the world but you can especially see the effects in modern day India. Many of the people are highly educated and they speak fluent English. Multinationals have clearly taken note of this very profitable opportunity. In addition‚ the Indian political and economic structure is conducive to these corporations (www.cia
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labour force‚ may influence the character of social policy on occupational health for expectant female workers. Historically social policy has used a one-dimensional approach of poverty‚ which is more narrowly focused on financial well-being‚ consumption and income adequacy. This however did not enable a focus on the factors that contribute to disadvantaged people‘s economic marginality and general inability to participate in the key activities of society. This has been replaced by the social exclusion
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Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) Toddler Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt Preschool-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Initiative vs. Guilt: School-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Industry vs. Inferiority Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management: List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group. List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. The
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------------------------------------------------- Electricity sector in India From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Ramagundam Thermal Power Station‚ Andhra Pradesh Sabarmati Thermal Power Station‚ Gujarat The electricity sector in India had an installed capacity of 223.625 GW as of April 2013‚[1] the world’s fifth largest. Captive power plants generate an additional 34.444 GW. Non Renewable Power Plants constitute 87.55% of the installed capacity and 12.45% of Renewable Capacity.[2] India generated 855 BU (855 000 MU i.e. 855
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Contemporary Issues in Business Introduction: In global terms‚ Europe is the continent with the highest alcohol consumption. In some European countries‚ alcohol-related deaths are estimated to account for 6% of total mortality (Harkin et al.‚ 1997). Alcohol consumption is responsible for a large number of disadvantages and adverse effects on government budgets‚ such as productivity losses through reduced Output and alcohol-related diseases. It also imposes burdens on the health service and
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The alcoholic beverages industry in India is at an inflexion point. Given the favorable demographics‚ higher bargaining power following industry consolidation and favorable change in operating environment‚ the party has just begun. Robust volume growth is expected across segments - IMFL (Indian made foreign liquor)‚ beer and wine. Given the strong visibility for earnings growth‚ the valuations are expected to further move up. India is best placed demographically‚ with nearly 485m people
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Taxation in India The Indian Tax Structure is quite elaborate‚ with clear distinction in authority between Central‚ State and local governments. The taxes levied by the Central government are on income (other than tax on agriculture income which would be levied by the state government)‚ customs duties‚ central excise and service tax. The State government levies Value Added Tax (VAT)‚ sales tax in states where VAT is not applied‚ stamp duty‚ state excise‚ land revenue and tax on professions. Local
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how horticulture relates to anthropology‚ or the study human culture. In all actuality‚ horticulture is a major part of cultural anthropology. The groups that hunt and grow food‚ and the associated eating rituals or ceremonies associated with food differs by culture or environment. This paper will discuss the subsistence pattern of horticulture as it relates to the Yanomami Indians of South America. The Yanomamo Indians live in the Amazon between Brazil and Venezuela for thousands of years. Everyone
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most populous city in India‚ and the fifth most populous city in the world‚ with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas‚ including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane‚ it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. GEOGRAPHIC POSITION: Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009‚ Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India‚[9] and has the highest
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