Early Child Care and Education (ECCE) is the first step towards preparation for life .So, it must lay foundation for building personality of the future. ECCE programmes are normally designed for children from age 3 and include organized learning activities that constitute, on average, the equivalent of at least 2 hours per day and 100 days per year. Early childhood refers to the period between birth and 8 years of life. The widely used term ‘early childhood care and education’ (ECCE) refers to a range of processes and mechanisms that sustain and support development during the early years of life: it encompasses education, physical, social and emotional care, intellectual stimulation, health care and nutrition. It also includes the support a family and community need to promote children’s healthy development. The NEP 2020 proposes to implement uniformly, in state-run and privately-run schools, a child centred ECCE curriculum that prepares children for rigours of formal curriculum of reading, writing, arithmetic, and EVS in subsequent Preparatory stage. This is done by providing strong foundation of a holistic, multi-faceted discovery-based learning experience that develops all aspects of the learner’s personality from cognitive to social, emotional, creative, and physical. The overall aim of ECCE will be to attain optimal outcomes in domains of physical & motor development, cognitive development; socio-emotional & ethical development; cultural/artistic dev & dev of communication & early language, literacy and numeracy. This paper discusses the ECCE with relevance to NEP 2020.

Key Words: NEP 2020, Education, Quality, ECCE

From past couple of decades, in the era of Globalization, the rapidly growing urbanization has led to remarkable change in family structure, from combined to nuclear. The alarming complexity of the modern society, characterized by a gap between family members, loss of sharing of feelings and problems with each other, is one of the root causes for enhancing mental stresses in school students. Furthermore, the availability and affordability of information technology gadgets followed by their excessive and undue uses has noticeably decreased the spontaneous participation of students in physical activities/games, affecting their physical fitness. As a result, many schools are witnessing noticeable increase in students possessing physical and mental stresses, restricting their holistic development To overcome this, use of counselling and guidance has been considered as an effective and efficient approach and accordingly as an integral part of school education. It plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive environment, where every student feels to be special and supported. In every National Education Policy due importance has been given to guidance and counselling. Very recently, Central Government of India has introduced the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), which is expected to bring radical changes in entire education sector, from schools to institutes of higher education. Recognizing the essentiality of guidance and counseling services, it has been included as a fundamental component of NEP 2020. Being a teacher in education, an important mediator between schools and institutes of higher education, herein an attempt is made to critically analyze the proposed aspirations of guidance and counseling in school education, along with the challenges and strategies for its effective implementation, with reference to NEP 2020.

Key Words: Guidance and Counseling, School Education, National Education Policy 2020.

Crime is an illegal act that has existed in our society for all of recorded time. Historically, these acts have always been committed against the most vulnerable members of society as a whole. Women are one of these weaker groups. In the twenty-first century, women's situation in traditional Indian society is abhorrent. Rape, murder, dowry deaths, human trafficking, kidnapping, and abductions against women are on the rise despite the existence of multiple laws and sanctions. While women face numerous challenges from the embryonic to their deathbed, the Indian Constitution's Article 14 and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights Article 7 both mention equality before the law. Despite the fact that numerous laws and regulations have been created to protect women, the number of crimes committed against them rises daily and annually. Around 1 crore cases of crimes against women were registered under the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in the last five years till 2023. In India as well as throughout the world, violence against women is on the rise; these victims are harmed sexually, physically, mentally, and financially. The disturbing global scope of this violence was brought to light by numerous studies that emphasized its prominence and called for an increasing amount of research. Studies have also shown that some categories of women—minority groups, women from indigenous and migrant communities, women incarcerated or in institutions, women with impairments, women with young children, and elderly women—are more vulnerable than others. Although there is yet no cure for crime, there is a treatment for it. The first step toward a better society with fewer violent episodes is educating girls. Campaigns to alter attitudes and raise awareness about gender inequity among men and boys are useful instruments. As responsible citizens and individuals, we must raise awareness of and report any acts of violence against women that we come across.

Key Words: Crime, Gender Violence, Women, Gender, Spatial Variations, Policies,  Abuse, Special Laws.

In India, Dalits (Scheduled Castes and tribes) are socially and economically oppressed, culturally subjugated, and politically marginalized lies at the core of a considerable body of sociological literature. The Dalits are an integral part of our social and cultural fabric. Their role in an age of science and high-tech assumes greater significance than ever before. They are too precious to be dispensed with. Their exploitation at the hands of the feudal forces causes us to pause and reflect. They need second look today. A dispassionate analysis of Dalits' lifestyle makes it imperative that the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions to their age-old problems be taken into consideration. BSP has also succeeded in the politicisation of Dalit community in U.P. Against the backdrop of these given facts it may be mentioned here that the Dalit community has been impacted upon by reciprocal determinism that is politics and economics reinforcing each other. Dalit assertion is a multifaceted phenomenon--cultural, economic, political. So, it is not the economic factor alone which is deciding as has been said by Karl Marx. There is a positive or linear correlation between politics and economics. Politics is the cause, and its effect is economics and vice-versa. Reciprocal determinism assumes that politics and material aspects coupled together and re-inforcing each other are most important sources of motivation of Dalits and their empowerment. Reciprocal determinism is the outcome of the process of rationalization as it is an alternative strategic measure for the empowerment of Dalits. Politics has now become, particularly in the context of Dalits, a necessary condition or key for economic upliftment as in a conservative society like ours as traditional high caste elites are not prepared to delegate their authority to Dalits. Unification of all the high castes against the lower castes on the issue of reservation is a clear reflection of it. Political mobilization has also overcome economic differentiation as far as voting is concerned though rivalry and factionalism remain.

Student teachers are the future goal setters. It is very important to monitoring how they are learning and acquiring the practical and theoretical knowledge for the future development and growth in the career profession. This study focus on adjustment of B. Ed teacher   trainees. Normative survey method was adopted and stratified random sampling was chosen for study. 300 students participated in this study were obtained from 13 B. Ed Colleges at West Godavari district. The main objectives were 1.To assess the level of adjustment among teacher trainees 2. To study   the influence of the adjustment among teacher trainees with certain variables like gender, locality, religion, marital status and academic stream. The study revealed that moderate level of academic stress of teacher trainees. Gender, locality is significantly influenced their academic stress. Religion, marital status and academic stream have not significant influence on their academic stress.

The computer phobia of senior secondary school teacher teaching in senior secondary school in Himachal Pradesh research was conducted by the researcher. The sample was collected from teachers teaching in senior secondary schools of Mandi and Kullu Disttt. of Himachal Pradesh. The study was confined to a sample of 400 teachers. The study was restricted to two variables i.e. computer phobia as dependent variable and marital status is independent variables. In the present study Computer Phobia Scale constructed and standardized by Dr. Rajasekar and Dr. Vaiyapuri Raja was used by the researcher. Statistics is a mathematical technique or process of gathering, describing, organizing, analysis and interpreting numerical data. The statistical techniques are used to give meaningful and consider picture of the whole data so that it could be easily comprehended. It is employed to test the hypotheses in the study. In order to study the distribution of computer phobia scores of secondary school teachers, descriptive statistics like mean, median, mode, S.D. ,Q.D., skewness and kurtosis was used.  For studying the marital status-wise, significance of the difference in the computer phobia among school teachers teaching in senior secondary schools, t-test was used and the investigator find that there was no significant difference in the mean scores of overall computer phobia of married and unmarried school teachers teaching in senior secondary schools.

Millions of individuals use the internet as a platform for the creation and exchange of information. Indeed, this fact has a significant and profound impact on both social life and academic success. In the evolution of information technology, the internet is a fundamental technology. The knowledge-based society now considers the Internet to be an essential tool. The way things are done is changing as a result of the usage of technology. This includes the work done in universities where the teaching and learning process is changing. It is crucial to understand how technology affects student achievement. This study looked into how using the internet affects academic performance. Both the institution and the students may benefit from this paper. Institutions can spend more on online resources to improve their students' academic performance and yield better outcomes. Additionally, it will give readers a thorough understanding of the numerous internet resources and how students can use them to raise their academic performance

Teaching has been regarded as a dynamic activity that requires a positive attitude and competitive nature from the teachers. The Modern scenario of the teaching profession demands from its practitioners to be the facilitator of learning. To make the teaching-learning process successful or to increase its effectiveness, teachers must have a favorable attitude towards the teaching profession because the teacher is the most important person in the entire education process. The present study aims to investigate the attitude of pupil teachers toward the teaching profession. 124 pupil teachers in all the three campuses of H.N.B.G.U. (a central university) participated as the total sample in the study. A standardized tool by Dr. Umme Kulsum was used to measure the pupil-teacher’s attitude toward the teaching profession. The tool consists of 55 statements related to academic, administrative, co-curricular, socio-psychological, and economic aspects of the teaching profession. The tool was circulated to collect the data. A survey method was adopted to collect the data. The data then were analyzed with Excel software. The result showed that the pupil teachers have a moderate level of attitude towards the teaching profession. Gender, locality, and stream wise there is no significant difference in the attitude of pupil teachers towards the teaching profession. The result of the study indicates that Self-finance pupil teachers have comparatively more favorable attitude than the Government pupil teachers towards teaching profession.

The environment and humans are interdependent. Without humans, the environment has no meaning and without the environment, human cannot imagine their existence on earth. This shows a direct relation between the both. But several human activities from the last few decades, on land, air, and water polluted the Environment. These all cause a huge loss of human lives and affect human health in terms of different communicable and non-communicable diseases. All these are constantly degrading human and environmental health. For good human and environmental health, everyone should be aware of holistic health and follow a healthy lifestyle. In this sense, the responsibility of Students of Teacher Education (STE) gets doubled in the sense that they prepare teachers, students, and citizens for their future regards. Therefore, it becomes necessary for STE to be aware of the term Sustainability and all SDGs, which ensures a sustainable livelihood for every individual. The objective of this study is to find out the perception of STE towards Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Good health and well-being. The sample comprises 113 STE (B.Ed. and M.Ed. students) of HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar. The quota sampling method has been taken to select the sample and Data has been collected through a self-developed questionnaire which consists of the items based on SDG-3. The present study will be helpful in training STE accordingly

This study was conducted to examine the impact of gender and residential background on adolescents' adjustment. A sample of 1200 male and female adolescents was randomly taken from government and private schools located in rural and urban areas of Himachal Pradesh. Data was collected by using the Adjustment Inventory developed by Prof. A.K.P. Sinha and Prof. R.P. Singh (2019). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there is no significant difference in adjustment of adolescents with respect to gender but students from the urban and rural area shows a significant difference in their adjustments. The study revealed that adolescents from urban areas are more adjusted as compared to adolescents from rural areas.

This paper attempts to study the adjustment among prospective teachers with respect to their gender in Himachal Pradesh. The sample included 331 prospective teachers of Himachal Pradesh by employing random sampling techniques. Data were collected from B.Ed Colleges by using a standardized questionnaire. The tool used for the “teachers adjustment inventory scale” was developed by S.K Mangal. The study's findings reveal no significant difference in adjustment among prospective teachers with respect to their gender. It was found that there is no significant stream-wise difference between the male and female prospective teachers in terms of their Adjustment. On the other hand, the mean scores of adjustment girls is higher than those of boys which indicate that the girls are better adjusted as compared to their boys counterpart.

This research study explores the complex and significant relationship between human rights and armed conflicts, providing insight into the intricate dynamics, lasting effects, and the crucial involvement of international legal frameworks and procedures. This study is an examination of the effects of armed conflicts on human rights, specifically focusing on civil and political rights and economic, social, and cultural rights. It draws upon an extensive assessment and analysis of existing literature to investigate the wide-ranging implications for communities affected by such wars.

This study explores the significance of theoretical frameworks in comprehending the motivations and behaviors of both state and non-state actors within conflict environments, providing valuable perspectives on the intricacies involved in safeguarding human rights. The analysis explores the historical backdrop, offering a comprehensive examination of notable prior hostilities and uncovering repetitive trends of violations of human rights, so underscoring the imperative for robust protective measures.

            This study analyses the efficacy and implementation of significant global legal frameworks, such as the Geneva Conventions and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, within the setting of conflict areas. It aims to assess their ability to safeguard the rights and well-being of persons during armed hostilities.

            This study examines the many methods employed for protection, including the involvement of international organizations, non-governmental organizations, peacekeeping missions, and humanitarian initiatives. It acknowledges the difficulties encountered by these entities in fulfilling their mandates within the challenging context of conflict.

            Non-state actors, including rebel groups and terrorist organizations, are widely acknowledged as significant participants in contemporary conflicts. Extensive scholarly research has emphasized their profound influence on the perpetration of human rights abuses and the formidable obstacles they present to institutions of accountability.

            This study critically examines the processes of accountability and justice, specifically focusing on international tribunals and truth and reconciliation commissions. It emphasizes the significance of these institutions in guaranteeing accountability for instances of human rights breaches.

The present study aims to examine the teacher motivation and teacher self-efficacy among teacher educators. The investigator has adopted correlation cum causal comparative method under descriptive method of research. The sample consists of 300 teacher educators from different colleges affiliated to Davangere University, Kuvempu University and Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University through stratified random sampling technique. The investigator developed a self-made tool to measure the teacher motivation and also used the standardized tool to measure the teacher self-efficacy among teacher educators. To interpret the raw scores, data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test and correlation. The finding shows that significant and positive relationship was observed between teacher motivation and teacher self-efficacy among teacher educators. It is to be noted that, there is no significant difference in the mean score of teacher motivation between male and female teacher educators however female teacher educators are having more self-efficacy scores compare male teacher educators. The unaided teacher educators have higher self-efficacy and teacher motivation scores values compared to aided teacher educators. Further, the teaching experience does not have a significant impact on teacher self-efficacy and teacher motivation scores among the teacher educators.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 has been held as a landmark economic reform of India. Unlike previous regimes, it provides time-bound resolution of insolvent entities by providing easy exit options. However, such ease of entry is not available for individuals facing personal insolvency, especially those with low income and assets. Furthermore, the present regime does not provide a single-window solution and imposes high transaction costs on the debtor, making the debt payment unsustainable. This can be seen from the fact that on 31 March 2014 (RBI), cases amounting to INR 1,415 billion were pending at the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) – a designated adjudicating authority that’d implement personal insolvency. The present study addresses this issue using existing Payments Bank and Adjudicating Authority institutions. Both institutions will act as pillars towards an automated Fresh Start Process that’d give time-bound relief to the individual debtor. The paper further explores the strengths and weaknesses of executing this proposed model under a fresh start process.

Keywords: Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Personal Insolvency, Fresh Start Process, IBC 2016. JEL Classification(s): K35, K40, K20

This study was conducted to examine the effect of life skill on male and female adolescents studying in Government and Private Schools located in urban and rural areas of Himachal Pradesh. The sample of 1200 adolescents were randomly selected from government and private schools located in rural and urban areas of four districts HP. Data was collected by using Life Skill scale developed by the investigator. The data had been investigated utilizing descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there is no significant difference in life skills of adolescents with respect to gender (male and female) and residential background (urban and rural) but students from Government and Private school shows significant difference in their life skills. The investigator found that adolescents from Government school have more life skills as comparison to adolescents from Private school.

In this article, we study a problem of fractional distributed optimal control for the time fractional diffusion system evolving in a spatial domain Ω⊂Rn using distributed bounded controls. We minimize a functional constituted of the deviation between the desired derivative and fractional spatial derivative of order α∈(0, 1) and the energy term. We prove the existence of an optimal control solution of the minimization problem. Then, we characterize the control as the solution to an optimality system.

The paper attempts to explore the crucial role of academic libraries in accelerating the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India, especially in the context of the digital environment. Focusing on NEP 2020, it elucidates how academic libraries with digitized services play a crucial role in advancing the digitization agenda of the new policy by granting students access to extensive information and knowledge reservoirs. Through an in-depth analysis, the paper sheds light on the role of academic libraries in reshaping educational delivery methods and fostering inclusive learning environments in line with the guiding principles and objectives of NEP 2020. Furthermore, the paper delves into the obstacles faced by academic libraries in effectively fulfilling their roles as outlined in NEP 2020. Overall, the paper underscores the indispensable contribution of academic libraries in navigating the educational landscape of digital India, thereby propelling the implementation of NEP 2020 towards its envisioned goals.