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Item Teaching and Learning by Innovative Methods used During Corona Pandemic through Online Classes(AABS Publishing House, 2022) Mohammad UsamaHigher Education in world today is facing one of the biggest challenges ever because of the Corona Pandemic. Education system has completely changed and online Education which seems a distant reality has now come to the surface as a dominant mode of teaching and learning in higher education. Offline Classes through Chalk and Blackboard teaching was not possible during the pandemic and overnight teachers were forced to adopt new teaching learning techniques. It appeared true that necessity was the factor responsible for this sudden and rapid change in education. Education at every level during Corona pandemic was delivered through online mode via Mobile Phones, tablets, Laptops and desktops. This has been the case also in higher education. Online education through Online classes, MOOCs, SWAYAM, virtual sessions, virtual labs, webinars, learning management systems, virtual conference etc. helped in bridging this gap during pandemic in higher education.Item A Review on Achievement of Financial Security in Agrarian Economy through Sustainable Livelihoods Options in Rural India(Aargon Press, New Delhi, 2022) Mohammad UsamaAgriculture is the sector that contributes a lot in India’s growth and development and is very crucial for progress of our country. Inspite of the fact that Agriculture sector is contributing a lot in terms of gross domestic product, the farmers which are the real workforce behind India’s successful green revolution are living in a very pathetic and pitiable situation. Farmers in India are facing a lot of problems because there is difficulty in access to high yielding seeds, irrigation facilities, fertilizers, pesticides, storage facility for grains and machinery. Other problems which are adding up to the woes of farmers is climate change, agricultural policies, acquisition of agricultural land for development projects and special economic zones, farmers getting meagre share of benefits in agricultural production, lack of awareness of farmers right and casual approach in saving the rights of our farmers. These conditions are forcing our agricultural workforce to such a psychological stage where if their crop fails and if they have taken a loan from government or private Organizations or people, they feel helpless and are often committing suicides. So this paper addresses this problem by suggesting measures to be taken to avoid such losses of life by raising the capacity of farmers, making them financially secure and strengthening their backbone by providing them skills, trainings in various areas to increase livelihood options for them in rural India.This objective can be achieved in rural areas by making them practice agriculture along with other livelihood options. Farmers can increase profitability and income by value addition of their agricultural produce. Other alternatives which can empower farmers are by generating employment through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, promoting and providing trainings in areas like Organic farming, apiculture, pisciculture, silk and lac cultivation, horticulture, poultry farming and animal husbandry. Farmers which are under debt can be supported by waving of loans and helping them through microfinance. These initiatives should be taken up very seriously as government aims to double farmer’s income by 2022.Item Consumer Protection in the Electricity Sector(Marathwada Mitra Mandal's, 2023) Mohammad Usama; Qazi Saeed AhmadConsumer protection in the electricity sector is of paramount importance in India. Arobust regulatory framework, supported by various mechanisms for grievance redressal, aims to safeguard consumers’ interests and ensure that they receive reliable and affordable electricity services. While progress has been made, there are ongoing challenges that require continuous efforts from regulators, service providers, and consumer advocacy groups to address.As the electricity sector evolves with technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sustainability, it is essential to adapt and strengthen consumer protection measures to meet the changing needs and expectations of consumers. This article delves into the various aspects of consumer protection in the electricity sector in India, covering regulatory bodies, key regulations, and mechanisms for resolving consumer grievances.Item Application of Digital Technologies & Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Production(Springer Nature, 2024) Mohammad UsamaAbstract Soil is an abiotic component of environment which provides habitat for soil microflora and fauna which is very essential for good health. Anthropogenic activities can alter soil and affect health of soil. These activities include excess use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, faulty agricultural practices, modern machinery, shifting cultivation etc. Alternative exists in the form of precision agri-culture, as it will help in practicing agriculture in a way that will contribute towards sustainable rural development. The challenge for rural India is to feed more people from shrinking agricultural land and without having much negative consequence on our environment. This may be possible through precision agriculture as we have the correct information collected through satellite as well as aerial imagery about weather conditions and the needs of our agricultural land and also about crops in terms of requirement of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation facility etc. By adopting precision agriculture, we would be able to rejuvenate and maintain good soil health. So, precision agriculture can be called the future of sustainable agriculture in India and around world, as this only has the potential to feed the millions of people with least negative consequence on Human life and Environment.