scholarly journals Impact of globalization on the handloom industry – A case study of the Hugli district of West Bengal

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Sharmistha Sarkar ◽  
Sayani Mukhopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Heritage Industry ◽  
Good Percentage

Abstract The concept of globalization appeared in the Indian subcontinent in 1991. With the onset of liberalization, privatization and globalization a new chapter has been opened up in the Indian economy and her billion plus population. The Hugli district is one of the most renowned names in the handloom industry of West Bengal and a good percentage of people are engaged in this heritage industry. The study is conducted in five handloom clusters of the district, namely – Dhaniakhali - Somaspur, Begumpur, Haripal, Rajbolhat and Balagar. The main objectives of this paper were to investigate the effects of globalization on the rural handloom weaver community, in terms of their economic and social conditions. At the same time the article intends to analyse the changes in the over all production scenario of the handloom industry in the district due to modernization. It can be said that the handloom industry of the Hugli district is suffering from some inherent problems like low productivity, lack of product diversification and problems related to procuring raw materials. The co-operative sectors are indifferent to enlarging their market sphere. Though there are plenty of efficient and skilled weavers but they are only doing their traditional practices, the adoption of modern techniques is significantly poor among the weavers. Therefore the new generations are totally unwilling to accept weaving as their main occupation because of the uncertainty of the industry. The article also suggests some strategies to make this ever challenging industry globally competitive, such as, the identification of modern trends, promotion of exports, market assessment so that this heritage industry can cope with the modern trends and utilise the benefits of globalization.

scholarly journals Documentation of ethno-medicinal practices: A case study on tribal forest fringe dwellers of Terai West Bengal in India

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 822-827 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. N. Dey ◽  
S. Datta ◽  
Bani Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Sustainable Utilization ◽  
Survey Period ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Fringe Communities ◽  
Indigenous Plant ◽  
Forest Fringe

The ethno-medicinal practices were documented which were being used by tribal population dwelling forest fringe areas of Terai zone of West Bengal, India on under exploited, non conventional, traditional and indigenous plant species for the sustainable utilization of these resources to cure day to day ailments. A total number of forty seven medicinal plant species belonging to 25 families were documented during the survey period 2012-13, which was used in curing many diseases. Among the families, Euphorbiaceae, Zingeberaceae and Leguminosae were the dominant families that represented four species each. Herb was the highest proportion of plant species 18 (38%) followed by 15 tree species (32%), 8 species of shrubs (17%) and rest were climbers and fern. It was observed that the tribal forest fringe communities of the Terai zone of the West Bengal have a good ethno-medicinal knowledge of using plant resources and developed their own traditional practices to cure day to day diseases.

scholarly journals TERRITORIAL INTENSIVE PRODUCTS AS PROMOTERS OF REGIONAL TOURISM. THE CASE STUDY OF DOURO SKINCARE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 122-136
Author(s):  
Luísa Cagica Carvalho ◽  
Cristina Soutinho ◽  
Teresa Paiva ◽  
Sérgio Leal
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Small Female ◽  
The North ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Secondary Information

The case study explores the growth and regional involvement of Douro SkinCare[1], a company created by women that operates in the field of selective Biological Cosmetics through the creation, development and production of cosmetic lines that are based on emblematic raw materials of the Douro Region, one of the oldest wine-growing areas with more history in the world, located in the north of our country, Portugal. It uses Douro grapes and PORT WINE DNA ™ (Douro Nuclear Aroma), created from the first port wine from entirely organic production to develop cosmetic lines produced with endogenous products. The territorial intensive products (TIP) are associated directly with the region and are intensively endogenous. TIPs are indirectly related with local tourism as a trademark.This case study uses a qualitative methodology, based on YIN (1998) to select and analyse information collected by the interviewers and other secondary information sources.This case illustrates how a brand can contribute for regional development and expansion by a small female business. It also highlights the role of the entrepreneurs in introducing modernity, innovation and product diversification to allow such a small firm to reach new markets.This research could bring new insights and relevant proposals to the relation between TIPs, female entrepreneurship, tourism and regional development.Additionally, by utilizing grapes and/or wine and other derived products produced from vines grown completely organically in the Douro region in northern Portugal, the firm has contributed significantly to create awareness about the sustainability of this natural resource and the region itself.[1] http://douroskincare.com/, retrieved on July 28, 2016.

scholarly journals Determinant Factors of Sustainability of Tea Smallholder Agroindustry (Case Study in Barokah Farmers Group at Ciwidey Sub District Bandung Regency) [Beberapa Faktor Penentu Keberlanjutan Usaha Agroindustri Teh Rakyat (Studi Kasus di Kelompok Tani Barokah Kecamatan CiwideyKabupaten Bandung)]

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 426
Author(s):  
Lucyana Trimo ◽  
Syarif Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
The People ◽  
Service Staff ◽  
Deputy Chairman ◽  
Internal And External Factors

At present the number of agro-industry of tea smallholder  actors in West Java is decreasing, for example, in Cianjur District, at Sub-districts: Sukanagara only has six out of 11 units, Takokak  there are only 11  of 38 units, and The Campaka has no more agroindustry of tea smallholder that was established even though a few years ago there were three units (Plantation Office of Cianjur Regency, 2015). These conditions also occur in Bandung's Ciwidey District, even now only the Barokah Farmers Group's agroindustry still survives (from the four agro-industries). Some determinants of the persistence of the agro-industry of tea smallholder can come from internal and external factors concerned. The research technique used is a case study. Determination of informants was done purposively, namely: Plantation Service staff, chairman and deputy chairman of the farmer group, General Manager of the tea agro-industry of the people, supplier farmers, and Village apparatus. Secondary data is collected from existing documents in relevant agencies and journals. Data and information obtained were analyzed descriptively. The research results showed that the sustainability of the existence of the agro-industry of tea smallholder was determined by several factors, namely: the ability of the people's tea agro-industry actors in 1) fulfilling the supply of raw materials (tea tops), 2) managing the finances owned, 3) managing the organization, 4) doing product diversification, 5) expanding information networks and connectivity with relevant agencies, 6) continuity in market demand, and 7) continuity in maintaining product quality.

Case Study: Endangered Lithuania

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 637-646
Author(s):  
Vilmante Kumpikaite-Valiuniene
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rate ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Dual Citizenship

Due to a decreased birth rate and increased emigration, Lithuania’s population fell from 3.5 million to 2.8 million during the period 1990 - 2017. This paper presents a picture of the endangered Lithuanian population conditioned by high emigration flows. Four emigration waves and their reasons during the 27 year period in Lithuania are discussed. Economic and social conditions have only shown a slight change for Lithuanian citizens. In addition, no option of dual citizenship is available for emigrants. These reasons, as well as the Brexit consequences, have an impact on the emigration rates and Lithuania’s endangerment generally.

Deprivation of Women Migrants: A Case Study of Titagarh,Municipality, North 24 Pargana,West Bengal

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shatarupa Dey Neogi Shatarupa Dey Neogi ◽  
◽  
Rumela Dutta
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Women Migrants

STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS KONSUMEN MAKANAN KHAS KOTA CURUP KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onsardi Onsardi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The title of this study is the Strategy of Increasing Consumer Food Loyalty in CurupCity, Rejang Lebong Regency (Case Study in "Henvian" Typical Food Industry). Thisresearch is based on the importance of strategies in increasing business and consumerloyalty to products sold.Strategies to increase business and consumer loyalty can bedone with a SWOT analysis. Place of this research is the "Henvian" shop that sellstypical Rejang lebong food. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative.Informants in this study were people who were considered to know for certain about theHENVIAN Specialty Food Store in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a typical Rejang Lebong food business.By using SWOT analysis techniques that consist of strengths (weakness), weaknesses(weakness), opportunities (opportnity) and threats (threath). The results of this studycan be concluded that the internal factors that are the strength of the marketing strategyare the quality of the product that is good at a price affordable to the public andtourists, service that is friendly and responsive to consumer needs, as well astechnological advancements that facilitate the promotion of business. Internal factorsthat are a weakness are often lack of stock, there are some products that do not meet thestandard packaging, the product shelf life is short, employees do not use uniforms.External factors that become opportunities are a fairly high economic community,abundant raw materials while external factors that are a threat are the manycompetitors, an unstable economy, the price of basic needs increases. Based on theresults of the SWOT analysis of internal and external factors, the strategy used is toimprove product quality by improving the appearance of packaging and quality ofcontent and quality of service by providing uniforms to employees and providingstandards of service to consumers. .Keywords: Strategy, Consumer Loyalty, SWOT

Revision of the bamboo leafhopper tribe Mukariini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) from the Indian subcontinent with description of new genera and species

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4547 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
C.A. VIRAKTAMATH ◽  
M.D. WEBB
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
New Records ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
New Genera ◽  
New Subgenus

Leafhopper genera and species of the tribe Mukariini from the Indian subcontinent are revised. Nine genera and 22 species including two new genera, one new subgenus and 12 new species are dealt with. The new taxa described are Aalinga gen. nov. with its type species Aalinga brunoflava sp. nov. (India: Andaman Islands), Buloria indica sp. nov. (India: Karnataka). Buloria zeylanica sp. nov. (Sri Lanka), Flatfronta bella sp. nov. (India: Karnataka; Bangladesh), Mohunia bifurcata sp. nov. (Myanmar), Mukaria omani sp. nov. (India: Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh), Mukaria vakra sp. nov. (India: Karnataka), Mukariella gen. nov. with its type species Mukariella daii sp. nov. (India: Manipur), Myittana (Benglebra) cornuta sp. nov. (India: Karnataka), Myittana (Myittana) distincta sp. nov. (India: Karnataka), Myittana (Savasa) subgen. nov. with its type species Myittana (Savasa) constricta sp. nov. (India: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand) and Scaphotettix arcuatus sp. nov. (India: West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram). Genera Buloria Distant (new placement), Crispina Distant (new placement) and Myittana Distant (new placement) are placed in the tribe Mukariini. Genus Mohunia is redefined based on the study of its type species. Benglebra Mahmood & Ahmed 1969 is synonymised with Myittana Distant 1908 and considered as its subgenus. Myittana (Benglebra) alami (Mahmood & Ahmed) comb. nov., Myittana (Savasa) bipunctata (Mahmood & Ahmed) comb. nov.. Myittana (Benglebra) introspina (Chen & Yang 2007) comb. nov. and Mukariella bambusana (Li & Chen) comb. nov. are proposed; the first two species were earlier placed in the genus Benglebra, the third species in the genus Mohunia and the fourth in the genus Mukaria. Genera Flatfronta Chen & Li and Myittana are new records for India and Scaphotettix striata Dai & Zhang is a new record for the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. All taxa dealt with are described and illustrated and keys for genera and their species are also given. 

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