scholarly journals Microfinance and Livelihood Creation: A Case Study of Darjeeling District in West Bengal

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhajan Chandra Barman
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
The People ◽  
Poor Women ◽  
Basic Objective ◽  
The Impact

One of the basic problems confronting India is unemployment. Over the years, the need has been felt to work for the people, who are marginalized and excluded from the mainstream. Therefore, to make the poor people capable, there is need to create and strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities. Microfinance programme has been able to create self-employment among the rural poor. The basic objective of the study is to analyse the impact of microfinance on the livelihood creation of the rural poor. The study is mainly based on primary data collected from Kharibari block of Nadia district, West Bengal. From 32 SHGs taking 5 members from each group, altogether 160 members have been selected. A structured questionnaire was used for collecting data from the respondents. To interpret the results, percentage and paired sample t-test were used. After analysing data it was found that employment of the participants increases due to join the SHGs. Thus, it can be concluded that microfinance programme plays an important role for creating livelihood of rural poor particularly for rural poor women.

scholarly journals Empowerment of Women through MGNREGA in Nadia District of West Bengal

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhajan Chandra Barman
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Basic Objective ◽  
The Impact

The basic objective of this study is to explain the impact of MGNREGA on women empowerment in the study area. The present study is based on primary data collected from 200 women of Santipur block in Nadia district, West Bengal during 2017-18. For measuring women empowerment, a Cumulative Empowerment Index (CEI) has been constructed. Three-point scale has been used to calculate of each indicator. In this study, possible score value of CEI is varied from 0–16where 0 indicates the lowest level of economic empowerment and 16indicatesthe highest level of economic empowerment. The analysis of the study shows that the level of women empowerment in the study area was not satisfactory because the majority (95.2%) of the studied women belonged to low to medium level of economic empowerment and only 5% of them belonged to a high empowerment level. Thus, it can be concluded that MGNREGA has affected women empowerment but it is not as high as expect from the scheme.

People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-368
Author(s):  
Tirivavi Moyo ◽  
Gerrit Crafford ◽  
Fidelis Emuze
Keyword(s):  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Concern ◽  
The Impact

PurposeWhile operational factors reduce construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe, the impact of the people-centred management aspects has not been empirically interrogated as a remedy. This article reports on a study that sought to determine significant people-centred management aspects that lead to improved labour productivity and assesses the existence of statistically significant differences due to the demographic variables of respondents. Demographic-specific strategies that enhance construction “workers” productivity were revealed.Design/methodology/approachThe survey research design using a self-administered questionnaire was deployed to collect the primary data. The design followed a positivist paradigm to evaluate objectively how people-centred management affects construction workers' productivity. The statistical data were descriptively and inferentially analysed.FindingsPeople-centred management was determined to be significant in improving construction workers' productivity, with the most significant aspect being the building of employee confidence in related approaches. Designations and educational levels mostly indicated a statistically significant difference in several aspects that included the adoption of a functional reward culture for workers and training on people-centred principles. Training on-site management and construction workers in people-centred management and its application are crucial to improving construction workers' productivity.Research limitations/implicationsConstruction companies should drastically improve their concern for people while they sustain a high concern for production within their construction sites. Although several factors affect construction workers' productivity, this study determined that management-related factors and people-centred management were significant towards influencing low productivity in Zimbabwe.Originality/valueThe study determined people-centred management and demographic-specific interventions as being able to improve construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Analysis of Green Marketing Tools towards Consumer Purchase Intention in Kathmandu

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Shulov Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Green Products ◽  
The People ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention ◽  
Green Packaging ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of green marketing tools on product choice and how green initiatives influence purchase intention of consumers. The research also attempts to examine the relationship between age, income, education, and occupation with consumer purchase intention in association with green marketing tools. The study is descriptive in nature and focuses on hypothesis testing using structured questionnaire and interview. Structured questionnaire is used to collect primary data from a sample size of 120 respondents focusing on employed, self-employed, students and homemakers. These groups are assumed to represent green purchase in today’s society. However, opinions of marketing professionals have also been considered. The survey population represents the people who go for shopping; data have also been collected from the point of purchase. Green purchase intention was seen to be incremental considering the increase in the level of education of individuals. Green marketing tools i.e., environmental belief, green packaging, green branding, green advertisement, green labelling has been taken into account to observe its significance towards consumer purchase intention. Likert scale questions with five-scalerating were used to do the hypothesis testing. The questions included statements in conjunction with the measure of green marketing tool’s influence over consumer purchase intention. The research revealed that green marketing tools played a significant role in inducing a positive purchase intention towards green products. While there exists growing preference towards green products, price plays a major role in product purchase.</p><p>Journal of Business and Social Sciences Research, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 37-57</p>

Agricultural Schemes in Namibia for Meeting Essential Needs

2018 ◽  
pp. 500-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar ◽  
Konis Elungi
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Rural Income ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Vision 2030

Namibia has been striving to improve the rural poor quality of life through policies and schemes in line with the national development framework (Vision 2030). Sustained food production is one of the major initiatives, as it constitutes as basic livelihood activity but also augments rural income and livelihood. Apart from that, it is also a citizen's critical need. Though significant the schemes are, their contribution to household income and their role in improvement of livelihood is never taken up and exploration done. Adopting the DFID sustainable livelihood assessment framework, this chapter uses direct observations and primary data to present an assessment of the contribution of selected agricultural schemes.

scholarly journals Poverty and Prosperity: Impact on Livelihood Assets of Billion Trees Afforestation Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 916
Author(s):  
Rauf ◽  
Khan ◽  
Shah ◽  
Zada ◽  
Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Livelihood Assets ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Afforestation Program

In this study, we assessed the impact of the Billion Trees Afforestation Program (BTAP) on the livelihood of local household in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK). BTAP is the largest ban-logging afforestation program in Pakistan, which aims to conserve natural forests, promoting rural livelihoods and reducing poverty. Primary data from 360 local inhabitants were collected and analyzed using descriptive and econometric methodologies that include ordered logit model and ordinary least squares (OLS) respectively. In specific, a wealth index, household income, and five assets of sustainable livelihood have been considered to measure the impact of BTAP. We found that there is a strong and positive contribution of BTAP to the improvement of a rural community’s livelihood. Results showed that BTAP based households earn 4% more income and possess around 35% more assets. These findings suggest that BTAP has considerable effect on increase in livelihood assets. This study continues the discussion with several practical implications of this along with recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals The Role of NGOs in Sustainable Socio-economic Development of Rural Poor: Evidence from Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-49
Author(s):  
Umma Jakia ◽  
Md. Sajjad Hosain ◽  
Md. Altab Hossin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Secondary Information

The present study aims to investigate the current initiative and practices of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in sustainable socio-economic development of the rural poor people of Bangladesh. NGOs in Bangladesh have virtually grown in vast numbers since the independence. It has been observed that from the late seventies, NGOs have been playing an increasingly important role in the nation’s development process. The study used both primary data and secondary information. Primary data have been collected for this study using random sampling from 10 villages of 2 districts of Bangladesh. A number of techniques have been utilized to collected data from the respondents such as household survey, focus group discussions, in depth interviews and observations. The final valid sample (Sample 1 and Sample 2) size of respondents stood to 819 (750+69) who are the beneficiaries and officials of different NGOs located on those 10 villages of 2 districts. Mostly descriptive statistics have been used to conduct data analysis in this study. The results reveal that the members of studied NGOs have been benefited from various programs undertaken. It has been observed that the food intake of the NGO beneficiaries has increased considerably in terms of income generation, nutrition value and health consciousness. The paper is expected to be one of the basic foundations for those who want to investigate further regarding NGO operation and policy making.

scholarly journals Dampak Pengembangan Objek Wisata Pantai Tiram Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saharisyah Syafarini ◽  
M Fachri Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Village Community ◽  
The People ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Beach Tourism ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to see the extent to which the impact of the development of oyster beach tourism objects on the economy of the Tapakis village community carried out by the tourism and sports office of Padang Pariaman district and to find out what are the obstacles that occur when developing oyster beach tourism. This research is based on the existence of problems in the tourism object of the Tapakis oyster beach such as development that has not been maximized and tourist facilities that are not well managed. This research uses qualitative research using descriptive methods. The informants in this study in this study, namely the Tourism Development Sector, the Promotion and Creative Economy Sector, the Wali Nagari Tapakis, the Tourism Awareness Group and Community Figures.The data of this research are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of interviews and documentation studies, as well as testing the validity of the data by using triangulation techniques and using reference materials. The data analysis technique in this study was carried out by summarizing the records that were found in the field and assisted by data collection tools such as cellphone recorders with informants while in the field, after which a conclusion was obtained. The results of this study indicate that the impact of the development of oyster beach tourism objects on the economy the community of Tapakis village, Padang Pariaman district. The youth tourism and sports office as well as Pokdarwis members have carried out promotions such as placing advertisements, billboards, magazines, newspapers, browsers, Facebook and Instagram. Currently, the facilities at Oyster Beach are adequate, but these facilities have not been well managed at this time and from an environmental perspective it is still not clean enough. the level of visits to tourist objects has started to increase now compared to previous years as well as the economic income of the people around oyster beach tourism has started to improve as well today. 

scholarly journals Impact of MGNREGA on Rural Poor: A Case Study of Panchrukhi Block, District- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 490-499
Author(s):  
Guru Swarup ◽  
Jitender Kumar Tiwar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Rural Poor ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Life Styles ◽  
Wage Rates ◽  
The People ◽  
Block Level ◽  
The Impact

Indian economy is growing at rapid pace but more than one fourth of rural population found to be below poverty line due to fluctuations in employment, shrinking employment opportunities, and low wage rates. Government of India (GoI) has been introducing a number of wage employment programmes. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is among one of them. The Indian Parliament has passed MGNREGA act in 2005, which came into force in February 2006. MGNREGA evidently indicate increase in employment opportunities, and market wage rates and reduction in distress migrationin many parts of the country. This paper is an attempt to study the impact of MGNREGA on the life style of rural poor. The study is confined to 6 panchayats Shimbal khola, Tikker, Tatehal, Biara, Ladoh and Rajot of Panchrukhi block, District Kangra, H.P. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. The main findings of the study are most of the people think that MGNREGA is helpful in the development of the village, most of the people are not aware about the process and practices under MGNREGA Scheme, most of the people are not aware of how much money is coming from the block level and how much is used in the public works, most of the people think that the earning in terms of wages through MGNREGA is helping in the financial upliftment of the life styles of the people. As far as corruption is concerned in MNREGA people are almost of the same opinion. People are of the mixed opinion that corruption exists in MGNREGA as well as there is no point of corruption in MGNREGA.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF MERAPI SAND MINING IN KLATEN CENTRAL JAVA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Arief K. Syaifulloh
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sand Mining ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Basic Law ◽  
The People ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
The Impact ◽  
General Explanation

In the general explanation of Law No. 4 of 2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining it isoutlined that the Basic Law 1945 Article 33 paragraph (3) affirms the earth, water, andnatural wealth contained therein is controlled by the state and used for the greatprosperity of the people. In this study, the authors examined how environmentaldamage impacts the merapi sand mining in Klaten. The research method used in thisstudy is empirical legal research, where in empirical research emphasizes more on thesymptoms and consequences that occur based on the field, or in another sense thisstudy uses observation methods as primary data to see how the law in action goes.From the results of the research obtained that the impact of merapi sand mining in thecentral java klaten is the first impact on the damage of agricultural land, plantation landthat certainly threatens the availability of land for future generations of farmers thatwill certainly have an impact on food availability, secondly damaging evacuation routesand thirdly disrupting water content, ecology, landslide prone.

scholarly journals Decoding the Impact of the Srirama Panchali on Baranagar Temples Facades: The Driving Force behind Terracotta Artisans’ Narrativization of Ramayana Events

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bikas Karmakar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Art History ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Formal Method ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The People ◽  
Great Poet ◽  
Bengali Language ◽  
The Impact

Valmiki Ramayana is one of the most popular, universally read, and widely circulated literary works. The poets of different languages in India ornamented Valmiki’s Sanskrit Ramayana with the vibrancy of their own indigenous languages and cultures. A significant number of such versions trace their roots to Bengal. The epic was first translated into the Bengali language by the great poet Krittibas Ojha. Its influences and popularity have been such as to justify it being called the Bible of the people of Bengal. Its intense undiminished popularity among the populace has also left an indelible impression on the artisans of Bengal and their creations in different eras. The study primarily aims to investigate the Ramayana narratives that have been found on the facades of the temples of Baranagar in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. The intention is to trace the impact of Krittibas’s Srirama Panchali on the portrayals of the Ramayana episodes. The formal method of Art History has been employed to provide an in-depth description of the formal elements that have been incorporated by the artisans. Besides, a detailed critical inspection of the concerned portrayals has been complemented with literary references to get a lucid understanding of the intended issues.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document