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Item Contemporary Economic Policies and Changes(Book Rivers, 2026) Harshita Singh, Saba FatimaThis chapter delves into the evolving landscape of India’s economic policies amidst the global and domestic challenges of the past decade. Anchored by the pillars of self-reliance, digital transformation, and sustainable development, India has undertaken significant reforms to boost competitiveness, promote innovation, and ensure inclusive growth. The analysis focuses on flagship initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, the Digital India and fintech revolution, and the country’s commitment to a green economy through renewable energy and sustainable practices. Case studies and empirical data highlight sectoral transformations, while the chapter also examines structural constraints and outlines future policy pathways. The integrated approach across industrial, digital, and environmental spheres underscores the necessity of coordination and innovation for long-term resilience and prosperity.Item Overview of the Indian Economy and its Strategies for Growth Since 1950(Book Rivers, 2026) Adeel Maqbool, Noman Aziz KhanSince its independence in 1947, India has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, evolving from a stagnant colonial economy into one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of India’s economic development strategies from 1950 onward, highlighting key policy phases including state-led planning through Five-Year Plans, the liberalization reforms of 1991, and contemporary growth strategies focused on digitalization, infrastructure, and sustainability. It explores the transition from protectionist policies and public sector dominance to a marketoriented, globally integrated economy, emphasizing the role of technological innovation, foreign direct investment, and financial inclusion. Special attention is given to recent initiatives such as Digital India, Jan Dhan Yojana, and the National Solar Mission, which reflect India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. Despite significant progress, challenges such as inequality, youth unemployment, and climate change persist. The chapter concludes by underscoring the importance of balanced, forward-looking strategies that integrate economic efficiency with social equity and environmental responsibility in shaping India's economic future.Item Contemporary Challenges in Agroecosystems and Innovative Remediation Strategies for Sustainable Development(Multispectrum Publications, 2026) Amina Jafri, Nida Fatma, Pranjali TripathiAgroecosystems, the dynamic interface between agriculture and the environment, are increasingly strained by contemporary challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and the overuse of chemical inputs. These pressures threaten food security, ecosystem resilience, and the long-term viability of agricultural practices. Addressing these issues requires a paradigm shift toward sustainable development that integrates ecological balance with socio-economic progress. Innovative remediation strategies ranging from precision agriculture, biofertilizers, and phytoremediation to regenerative farming, circular resource management, and digital technologies offer promising pathways to restore ecosystem health while enhancing productivity. This paper explores the multifaceted challenges confronting agroecosystems and evaluates cutting-edge solutions that align with the principles of sustainability. By synthesizing scientific insights and practical approaches, it underscores the importance of holistic, adaptive, and inclusive strategies to ensure resilient agroecosystems capable of meeting global food demands without compromising environmental integrity.Item Navigating the Climate Crisis: Public Health Challenges and the Role of Community Empowerment(CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), 2025) ariya Hasnat, Mohd Kashif Khan, Sania KulsumThe well-being of communities is increasingly threatened by climate change, which exacerbates many health issues that disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, children, low-income groups, and people with preexisting medical disorders. Rising temperatures, harsh weather, and changing disease patterns are the causes of these issues, which have a direct effect on physical health through an increase in heat-related illnesses, air pollution-induced respiratory disorders, and the spread of vector-borne infections. Indirectly, the stress of living in more insecure surroundings, natural catastrophes, and displacement all contribute to mental health problems that are made worse by climate change. Building community capacity is recognized as an essential strategy for enhancing adaptive resilience in response to these issues. Communities can create customized strategies that help reduce the health risks related to climate change by supporting sustainable practices, encouraging climate adjustment activities, and integrating local populations in decision-making processes. This strategy is also important for making sure that efforts to improve community well-being include marginalized populations, who are frequently the ones most impacted by climate change. The chapter emphasizes the need for a multifaceted strategy that combines scientific innovation, policy development, and community capacity building to address the health implications of climate change. This strategy, which places a strong emphasis on equality and inclusivity, makes sure that the most vulnerable groups are included in the worldwide endeavor to increase adaptive strength. Last but not least, preserving community well-being in the face of climate change necessitates an integrated approach that blends community-level resilience-building with more general policy and scientific developments.Item Academic Leadership and Green Fiscal Literacy: The Role of Environmental Tax Education in Promoting Sustainable Development(Book Rivers, 2026) Mohd. Asif Ansari, Farhina Sardar Khan, Syed Shahid MazharAcademic leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping educational priorities that align with the imperatives of sustainable development. As global environmental challenges intensify, the integration of ecological taxation concepts into academic ecosystems has emerged as a critical strategy for fostering informed and responsible citizens. This chapter examines how academic leadership can advance green fiscal literacy by embedding environmental tax education within higher education curricula. Green fiscal literacy, defined as the understanding of ecological taxes, carbon pricing mechanisms, and eco fiscal policies, is essential for preparing learners to direct and support sustainability oriented economic systems. Through a conceptual analysis, this study underscores the importance of empowering academic leaders to champion eco fiscal education as a transformative tool for climate conscious decision making. Strengthening green fiscal literacy not only supports environmental sustainability but also contributes to economic resilience and social wellbeing. The findings emphasise that effective academic leadership, combined with structured environmental tax education, is crucial in cultivating environmentally responsible graduates who can actively participate in shaping a sustainable future. The chapter explores the pathways through which academic leaders influence curriculum innovation, research orientation, faculty development, and institutional policies to promote environmental tax awareness. By facilitating learning opportunities related to carbon taxes, pollution levies, and green incentives, educational institutions can strengthen students’ capacity to evaluate and contribute to environmental policy frameworks. The chapter further highlights the mediating role of environmental tax education in enhancing green fiscal literacy and, ultimately, advancing sustainable development outcomes aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Item Empowering The Marginalized: Integrating Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Innovation(Book Rivers, 2026) Sayma Khan, Neda TasneemSocial entrepreneurship and inclusive innovation play a central role in tackling deep-rooted social issues, especially in emerging economies. This chapter reviews how purpose-driven businesses and innovation efforts can work together to uplift marginalised communities and support fair economic development. It closely examines how these ideas are defined and applied, using both global and Indian case studies to illustrate their real-world impact. This chapter outlines how social entrepreneurs build inclusive value by going beyond profit to create solutions that benefit those often excluded from traditional systems. It also examines the policies that help or hinder this work and stresses the importance of a collaborative environment. For lasting change, innovation and entrepreneurship must embed inclusion in their core processes, which requires the involvement of multiple stakeholders across sectors. The intersection of social entrepreneurship and inclusive innovation forms a strong approach to reducing social and economic inequalities. This article explores the theoretical links between these two fields by drawing on research across disciplines and showing how social ventures use innovation to bring underserved groups into the fold of development. It synthesises theories, case studies, and practical findings from different countries to illustrate how these two approaches support each other. In doing so, it offers a clearer picture of how they connect, what helps or blocks their integration, and proposes a framework that future studies and policymakers can use.Item Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals: Pathways to Inclusive Growth: Moving Towards SDG5 and SDG10(International Scientific Forum, Tashkent, 2026) Firoz Husain, Noor Alam khan, Rizwana AtiqItem Ai Technologies For Pollution Detection and Remediation Efforts(Book Rivers, 2025) Aqeel Ahmad Khan, UzmaThe escalating challenges of environmental pollution demand innovative and sustainable solutions beyond traditional monitoring and remediation methods. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have emerged as transformative tools in detecting, predicting, and mitigating pollution across air, water, and soil ecosystems. By leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning models, and sensor-based data integration, AI enables real time monitoring, precise source identification, and predictive analytics for environmental risks. Moreover, AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems are increasingly being deployed in pollution remediation efforts, such as waste segregation, water purification, and soil restoration. This paper critically examines the role of AI in environmental protection, highlighting its applications in pollution detection and remediation. It also explores case studies, opportunities, and ethical challenges associated with deploying AI- driven solutions. The findings suggest that while AI offers significant potential to revolutionize environmental management, its effective implementation requires robust infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible governance frameworks.Item Air Pollution and Its Impact on Public Health(Nitya Publications, 2025) Huma Khan, Huma AusafItem A Comprehensive Analysis of Landfills: Impact on Human Health and Unrelenting Concern(Nitya Publications, 2025) Seema Siddiqui, Aijaz Husain