01 INDIA’S FUTURE IN GIS/

REMOTE SENSING

Mohima Mazumder

India is among the key engines of global economic growth and progress on
developmental goals. Geographic Information systems and Remote Sensing have
applications in almost all walks of human existence. This technology is relevant to a
multitude of sectors like agriculture, telecommunications, logistics, infrastructure,
etc. GIS and Remote Sensing enables the collection, storage, processing, and
interpretation of geographic data and due to these features today spatial analysis and
mapping are used in every sector from emergency services to policymaking. The
government has wholeheartedly accepted GIS and Remote Sensing technology as
being pivotal in facilitating good governance and many departments are becoming
more aware of this technology concerning its benefit and are gradually emerging as
major users.
The Department of Science and Technology under ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Scheme’ announced the New Mapping Policy with the aim to liberalize the
restrictions on procurement of geospatial data by the general public.
 This is in collaboration with Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) to
produce applications like Google Map, Google Earth indigenously in order to make
India self-reliant.
GIS and Remote Sensing technology can effectively help in sustainable development,
assisting in better management of the business processes. Many GIS companies have
emerged in India like Analytic Solution in Ahmedabad, AirSan Geographic in Delhi
and many more. Major IT companies have started dedicated practices in geospatial
technologies. GIS and Remote Sensing is the core platform of many critical
infrastructure and development projects worldwide and serves as a valuable tool for
civil society. At university level, courses on GIS and Remote Sensing are taught and
are considered an important part of the curriculum.
India’s tourism industry accounts for 6.23% of the national GDP and one of
the major needs of the tourism industry is to have accurate and up-to-date
information.
GIS and Remote Sensing applications can be very useful for the tourism industry to
facilitate, plan and monitor the services including facilities and activities and deliver a
prompt response to the tourist needs. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport
Communication (BMTC) is using GIS/GPS technology for fleet management. The use
of GIS and Remote Sensing technology in India is supported to a large extent by
initiatives set out by the central government through its ministries. The initiatives taken
by the government along with the interested youth have the potential to transform the
very future of India.
 Space
Kidz
SKI is an organization creating "young scientists" for the
"country" and spreading awarness among children for a
"brodless world". It is the first organization in the world
which have launched satellite with the help of high school and
college students
SKI TEAM

DR. SRIMATHY KESAN HARI SRINIVASAN RIFATH SHAAROOK

Founder, CEO Advisor Lead Scientist & CTO

YAGNA SAI M A KASHIF GOBINATH

Chief operating officer Director, Academic Programs Chief Biologist, HR &


Cultural Manager

 VIJAYA LAKSHMI NARAYAN S PRIYADHARSHAN

Chief Innovative Officer SKI Astronomy Expert

SKI SATISH DAWAN SAT

It is a 3U Cubset named after former chairman and
one of the founding father of the Indian Space Research
Organisation
-PROF. SATHISH DHAWAN

GOALS OF THE SD SAT

1. To study space radiation
2. Magnetosphere and
3. Demonstrate the indigenously designed and developed nanosatellite
components as part of our Hon'ble PM's Vision - Aatmanirbhar
Bharat Initiative.

The satellite also tests the capabilities of LoRa technology in Space which
could be helpful for many applications in the future in short and M2M
communication
The satellite was launched by ISRO onboard the PSLV-C51 rocket on 28th
February 2021.
On the top of the panel satellite is engraved with picture of Hon'ble Prime
Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji to show solidarity and gratitude for his
Atmanirbhar initiative and Space privatization
It also consist Bhagavadgita in a SD Card to show that We Indians
believe in “Vasudeva kutumbakam” and this epic teaches us that
oneness is the highest form of humanity

SKI WEBSITE -https://www.spacekidzindia.in/

02 A Climate Powerade

Navroop Kaur Gill

As a student of geographical studies, I learned the eminence of ecosystem and

biodiversity in our mortal existence. Taking into consideration of India, a land
endowed with ethereal natural and wildlife Venus but its status quo seems to be very
disheartening as it is going through a climate change crisis which is disturbing the
very operation of its instinctual phenomena. Over half of its 1.3 billion population
under 30 and a significant number of the population is still tied down to agriculture,
with a large number of its population dependent on the coal economy for jobs and
70 percent depending on coal for energy making it a country having a rising level of
carbon dioxide emission.
Emission from India ranks third in the global list, accounting for 2.46
billion metric tonnes of carbon, a life-and-death situation.
Albeit the current scenarios truly said every cloud has a silver lining, the scale of
transformation in India is stunning. The share of solar and wind energy in India has
The share of solar and wind energy in India has grown phenomenally. As a result,
the establishment of technological development, a vibrant private sector, and steady
policy support ensure fair allocation of resources and equity. The investment in solar
and wind energy is cheaper to construct than in coal, proliferating the anticipation to
lower the global stance of third in carbon emission.
The international energy agency (IEA) expects India to overtake Canada
and China in a few years to become the third-largest ethanol market-wide
after US and Brazil.
It’s just not about ethanol, solar, and wind energy, India is set to become a center
for a green economy. Adani and Ambani are investing billions to become the
world’s top green company. Investing in green hydrogen electrolyzer to cater to the
exhausting demand of petroleum henceforth, lead a pathway to a more resilience-
driven sustainable technology.
I think India will address its climate crisis by investing more in a green
economy rather than a political manifesto to cater to climate change.
Furthermore, the government of India should focus more on long-term sustainable
technological development instead of emphasizing more conventional forms of
energy to meet short-term needs. I believe that devoting more to indigenous
sustainable practices will help India recover faster than indulging in foreign
practices. This will not assist India to perform brilliantly to redress climate
catastrophe but also will create opportunities for MSMEs, self-help groups, and
marginal farmers for improving the supply of alternatives to more sustainable
products, especially to deal with the plastic menace.
Solar Energy Hubs in India

Charanka Solar
Park,Gujarat
Bhadla Solar Park,Rajasthan country's first solar park with
world’s largest fully operational solar park, generation capacity of about
with a capacity of 2,245MW of installed solar 615MV
energy

Power Plant,
Telangana II Solar

Telangana
The plant covers an area of 40 acres (16
hectares) and supplies about 18,000
people with energy.[ The estimated
reduction of CO2 is more than 8,000
metric tons per year

NTPC Simhadri, Andhra

Pradesh
India’s largest Floating Solar PV
plant commissioned by Bharat
Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

Pavagada Solar

Park (or Shakti Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu

Sthala) , Karnatka India’s first solar city
India’s second largest

solar plant with

production capacity of
2,050MV

Major Renewable Energy

Companies in India
TATA POWER SOLAR
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd. is the country's largest integrated solar

power player and is part of the Tata Group. Manufacturing of solar cells
and modules, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for solar
power plants, and other solar products are its three business sectors. It
offers tailored and specialised solutions in a variety of industries,
including education, banking, healthcare, and telecommunications, and it
operates in both rural and urban locations. Tata Power has a capacity of
12.8 GW, of which 3.9 GW is currently clean energy, with the goal of
contributing 80% by 2030.

SUZLON ENERGY
Suzlon is a leading renewable energy company in India. Its services are

available throughout the life cycle of wind energy installations. It creates

wind turbine generators by designing, developing, and manufacturing them

(WTGs). It also offers ancillary services, giving it a solid foothold in the

wind power value chain. It has operations in 18 countries on six continents.
In FY20, it has the greatest installed wind energy capacity in India, with 846
MW.

RENEW POWER
ReNew Power Ventures is a self-contained power generator. Solar and wind
power are used to generate non-conventional
energy for the company. In
India, it sells its electricity to state electricity boards and large industrial
firms. It was created in 2011 and began operations in 2012 with its first
project in Jasdan, Gujarat, with a capacity
of 25.20 MW. More than 8.65
GW of wind and solar power assets are owned by Renew Power, with more

than 5.44 GW presently active across the country. In five years, it wants to
quadruple its portfolio of operational facilities and ones under construction
to 10,000 MW.
 03 Glories of a Nation that
never surrendered to the
Crisis

Mahima Dabas

While searching for an appropriate title for the article, I chose this among others.
This one may seem quite rhetoric to some but I have believed when it comes to
admiring your country, it is always with an open heart and thought, change-makers
always are advised to remain with a positive attitude. Also, scholarly criticism is
commonplace (reflecting the human necessity of progressing in the right direction at
the right pace) and the purpose of this article is just to remind us of our past and
what we need the future like.
We are the largest democracy of 138 crore people, celebrating our Azadi ka Amrut
Mohotsava to commemorate 75 years of completion of independence and reminding
ourselves of struggles, ideas, achievements, actions we went through, and
resolutions we decided upon for the future. The zeal of a national festival is another
level (isn't it?), so keep this zeal in my heart as I would further like to take you
through a journey we went on; from ancient times to this day- what we had, wished,
achieved, strived, and so on. Each period is metaphorically designated to get a feel
of our nation as a living unit and the dominant trait our collective actions exhibited
through each distinctive period (this could further dissolve skepticism regarding the
title).
The world is witness to the fact of ours being one of the earliest civilizations (5,000
y.a.). Indians made good produce in several crops, artifacts, tools and traded with the
contemporary civilizations. The cities of Indus valley were an early marvel of
engineering with granaries, great baths, town halls, planned settlements, drainage
networking, streets and roads, cemeteries among others. Division of labour,
accountable kingship, attention to cleanliness, varied arts and crafts, men and
women with a taste for cosmetics and jewelry, measurement system and trading
seals, diet involving fruits, vegetables, milk products, meat, leaves, edible roots; all
reflect it as a progressive society of the time.
The second civilization often called Vedic civilization (1500- 500 BC) sprung up to
the east of the former, around Ganga valley which contributed immensely to science,
cosmology, astrology, and astronomy and an exhaustive list of many more pure and
social sciences. The earliest mention of atomism, zero as a quantifiable entity,
sphericity of Earth, trigonometric function, calendar system, taxonomy for
disciplines, etc. are evidence of their intellect. Mathematical calculations encoded in
verses, distance to Sun sung into prayers, rituals followed during eclipses, fasts
placed correctly with seasonality for sound health are some of many instances to
show how Hinduism was a scientific and logical way of life over a system of beliefs.
Later Vedic period caste system was misinterpreted to downtrodden some sections
of society which remains a cause of worry though. The more recent Sinauli
excavation site in Uttar Pradesh makes India also the land of a brave warrior class
whose genetic remains are encoded in every Indian's DNA for a long time. The
bronze-age civilization is still to tell us a lot more about our history, scholars are still
on the route to excavating and searching.
 The Golden Sparrow
This era effectively till the 10th century witnessed many popular dynasties like
Maurya, Shunga, Kushan, Gupta, etc. This era witnessed cultural confluences and
economic booms at many junctures yet the fabric of traditions never got destroyed.
India was a flourishing trade center known for its spices, precious stones, crafts,
textile industry, food items with efficient currency, and numismatics.
Susruta, Charaka, Panni, Aryabhatta, Varahmihira, Bhaskara, etc. were the scholars
one would have witnessed by the closing of this period be born in the Indian
subcontinent. Universities like Nalanda, Taxila, and Vallabhi were like ancient
international universities where students came from neighbouring countries.
Foreigners looked upon ruling this country for the riches its land provided.

Brave and United India

Finally, the time came and Mughals, Europeans primarily Britishers were drawn to
the country and tensions began to creep in. Renowned economist Adam Smith
mentioned Bengal as the richest place in his understanding, the relative purchasing
power of Indian workers was manifold to England’s. The struggle with the letter was
more long-drawn and a history full of bloodshed was witnessed. The revolt of 1857
was well known for Hindu-Muslim unity. Many movements with sung and unsung
heroes of Indian independence from a mosaic of family backgrounds and social
sections were all united, ready to die for the independence of others, against alien
rule. Finally, efforts bore fruits and we breathed in an independent India on 15
August 1947. Regrettably, this land was left with 4% of its resources and a
dilapidated economy when the foreign regime quit.

Resilient India
Leaders, who had the baton of the country in their hands, took a prudent decision of
making India a democratic, secular republic. Our democracy in a large, diverse
country is a success and never dissolved once established. The rights of the
downtrodden are realized in the constitution. India went through a crisis of food
items and caught up in the 1991 economic crisis, after which economic reforms
began. The economy, isolated from fear of foreign competition, opened up.

 Emerging India
Till now we know India kept up its spirit high and rose majestically out of the ashes
of its destruction, exhibiting a phoenix at difficult junctures. Our phoenix country in
the present Covid- 19 pandemic crisis has administered 152 crore vaccinations; a
milestone that India has set, being a diverse and large country. India produced its
vaccine Cobevax made by Hyderabad based Biological E in collaboration with the
U.S. Covovax is a local version of the Novavax vaccine and will be produced by the
Serum Institute of India (SII), which is also manufacturing the Oxford-AstraZeneca
jab, known locally as Covishield India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat
Biotech is developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV). To extend humanitarian aid to
Myanmar, Indian Foreign Secretary Mr. Shringla took 1 million vaccines as a gift.
India’s assistance to Afghanistan in form of food grains, vaccines, essential drugs
also was a welcome move. A similar aid extended to other neighbouring states of
Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Worth mentioning is also the Digital India drive
that started before the pandemic and has helped in forestalling its impact on the
education system by decreasing the rural-urban digital divide. Thus, making youth
empowered and the education system resilient to any such future uncertainties. With
more than an 8 percent growth rate, India set up a total of 37 unicorns this pandemic
period, to find a mention in worldwide top 5 ranking countries – and indicates our
economy is healing up. One- third Informal workers have registered at the the-
Shram portal and; PM- KISAN, SMILE mission, revising infrastructural standards
for disability-friendliness and Ayushmann Bharat with the like, have expanded the
safety net to vulnerable sections of the economy.
In its political stand, India often reminds me of Buddha’s middle path where it is
helping countries establish a democratic regime capable of ensuring the well-being
of their citizens. The humanitarian aid it has extended to countries and getting
similar kinds of positive gestures from the other side is encouraging to know in the
polity. Sustaining its dialogue with new regimes of Afghanistan and Myanmar is a
welcome move. Being part of two Quad cooperation which also has further scope
for expanding (one with U.S.A, Israel, U.A.E and other; Japan, U.S.A, Australia),
finalizing long-pending Trinco deal with Sri Lanka, cordial outreach to Bangladesh,
taking responsibility of environmental projects with Europe and U.K, ensuring its
chairmanship in UNSC's session and future interactions with the U.K and Europe for
regional cooperation, Glasgow climate change negotiation stressing climate justice
reflects as if India is writing it’s a new chapter of political relations, which earns it
an important space in world politics.
The Indian army to plays an important role in establishing peace worldwide, with
its maritime humanitarian and outreach programs like SAGAR and deployment of
INS Kesari viz. The eighth such deployment in consonance with the Hon’ble Prime
Minister’s vision of Security and growth for all provided medical assistance to
friendly neighbouring nations of Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles,
Maldives, and INS Sudarshini in the Gulf region. The government also aspires to
localize defense systems to save 3,000 cr. of forex/ year for which industries have
already taken the onus, with 2,500 systems and subsystems have localized and
further imported items to be localized up to the tune of 351. Presently designed and
manufactured, Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles by DRDO, a purely
Indian product is evidence of focus shifting towards this side.
The environmental stance of India is ambitious and the country has set goals to
achieve it. India’s commitment to COP- 26 at Glasgow is to reach net-zero co2
emissions by 2070 and an intermediate goal of ensuring 50% of energy is renewable
by 2030. India is to launch IRIS, Infrastructure for Resilient Island states, under
which ISRO will provide island states with reliable and sufficient data for coral reef,
coastline, cyclone monitoring, etc. Further, a ‘Green Grids Initiative' is worth
mentioning, that is to collaborate with the U.K where cross-border solar systems are
to be installed for capturing the energy of the Sun for a renewable future.
Indigenously, we are heading towards an energy transition; manufacturing and use
of electric vehicles and cleaner fuels like bio-ethanol. The evident signs of pollution
creeping into our, never before heard northeast region should be taken up seriously
to keep the air pristine in all respects. Ujjwala Yojana has meanwhile worked to
make the transition more widespread and inclusive.
Indianisation and indigenization have become buzzwords, finding mentioned in
speeches by eminent judges and new parliament that India is giving itself for the
future, becoming a manifestation of it. The history is getting revised to overcome the
influence of wrong notions, sweet to Indian invaders alone, and those still ruling the
minds of our independent country dwellers (IIT Kharagpur's recent calendar work is
laudable in this regard), such a move ensures the real to be unveiled and thus, people
to be united. The Army is heading to become self-reliant in its supplies as was the
medical system during the brunt of Covid -19 when India became a pharmacy of the
world.
 To keep the pace and practices (for growth and development) going, we must
ensure to overcome certain challenges. The country is heading towards a projected
increase in the number of old age people in near future viz. up to the tune of 195
million by 2031 from 137 million between 2014- 18. We must give them a
respectful and healthy life to make them assets for society rather than a liability, as
in theory. Also, the females are to be given more years for studying and career-
building so that we get to see more encouraging results after another NFHS. Digital
Literacy can be used as one of the tools. Another effort to improve social space
could be replacing reservations with health insurance and education funds in a
complete but phased manner; this could reduce wasteful competition for few
resources and promote healthy competency in the sections presently inside a secure
niche. This will have a direct bearing on labour productivity, which would increase
for all. Media has to be more responsible (news not unnecessarily to be dipped in
communal colours), feeling of reciprocation of positive actions (carol party of
Kollam's Krishna temple) must be encouraged both sides to carry on the feeling of
unison to posterity rather than a separatist notion of society. In the economic sphere,
the youth must develop a job-creating attitude over a job-seeking attitude. However,
the much-required NEP has to be assessed in fulfillment of its objective (presently it
is too early to comment on it) also the case of fishermen being caught up crossing
international borders to be taken up seriously and alternatives (techniques,
livelihoods) provided.
 04 MODERN AND ORGANIC
FARMING IN SIKKIM

Sanya Sharma

Organic farming is an agricultural system that is also known as

environmentally friendly farming, where there is no use of any harmful
chemical pesticides and fertilizers but only bio-fertilizers are used in it. This
type of farming is completely based on activities like crop rotation, organic
waste, crop residues, animal manure, and many more for growing the best
quality and healthy food. Nowadays organic farming is becoming a modern
way of agriculture because it has a high potential to repair, maintain and
improve ecological balance and also promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem
health which includes biodiversity, biological cycle, and soil biological
activities
Sikkim is known as the first state of India to adopt 100% organic farming and
Kerala is also going to enter this category.
All the farmlands of Sikkim are certified as organic.
Any type of sale and purchase of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in Sikkim
is completely prohibited. But this mission of being a fully organic state also
faced some challenges during its initial stage. As we know Sikkim is a small
Himalayan state of India located in the northeast part of the country. According
to Census 2011, Sikkim has a population of around 610,577 local inhabitants
with an area of about 709,600 ha. It is known as the world’s global biodiversity
hotspot and this region needs sustainable farming practices to preserve its
natural treasure. Only 10% of the land is farmed in Sikkim and the rest is under
forest, uncultivable land, cold desert, and alpine region. The topography of the
region does not support intensive industrial farming and the use of heavy
chemicals. Due to this, the impact of the green revolution in this state was also
very low. Organic farming in Sikkim was started in 2003, by Chief Minister
H.E. Pawan Chamling to become the first organic state in India.
This motive of 100% organic farming in the state became beneficial
for more than 66,000 Sikkimese, managing 76,000 ha of land, which
not only benefited the farmers but also contributed to the healthy
lifestyle of the people.

In a country like India with a mixed economy, organic farming is economic,

because there is no use of expensive chemical fertilizers, pesticides,
insecticides, or HYV seeds. Farmers can easily afford it, especially the poor
ones. With cheaper and local inputs, a farmer can earn good returns. There is
also a huge demand for organic products not only within the country but also
worldwide and can earn more income through export. It is a very
environmentally friendly and healthy farming practice. As it is profitable for
everyone and hence helps a lot in “AtamaNirbahr Bharat”.
 Self
Reliant
Indian
Village
 Chizami, Nagaland
North East Network (NEN)
Women leads the foundation of Chizami
Weaves, a decentralized livelihood project
that creates sustainable livelihood
opportunities for marginalised women
while preserving the unique textile heritage
of the state.
Visited by youth for internship

Dharnai, Bihar
India's First Fully Solar Powered Village
With the help of Greenpace Village installed a solar
powered microgrid which provide electricity to more than
450 household and 50 commercial esatblishment
Running a website ‘Dharnai Live‘ motivating other
villages and asking the government to adapt similar
renewable methods

Patalkoy, Madhya Pradesh

Only Buy's Salt
People of Patalkot so self-reliant that they grow
everything by themselves and procure the rest from
the evergiving forest
Even people use forest herbs of medicine

Punsari, Gujarat
Adarsh Gram
This village is equiped with advanced infrastructure of
Angadwadi center, air-conditioned schools, biometric
machines, WiFi, litter-free and clean roads, closed-circuit
cameras, biogas plants, water purifying plants
This Village offers amenities of cities but spirit of a village
Major role palyed by Himanshu Patel to accomplish this all
in 8 year with budget of 16 crore
Bidakanne, Telangana
Anna swaraj
Farmers grow 40 variety of crop which are chemical free
on a rainfed plot
Being the part of Deccan Development society have
achieved food soverginity as well as self sufficiency.Now
helping thousands of women from a casteist, patriarchal
society to revive dry land, millet-centred farming
Provided 1,000 glasses of nutritious millet porridge daily
to health, municipality and police workers in Zaheerabad
town nearby During Covid 19

Anchatgeri, Karnataka
Plastic Free
Boast of seamless WiFi network, CCTV cameras on
the main street, local school and panchayat office
As well as, solar panel on every house
Entire village is plastic free and declared as open
defection free in 2017
 05 ATMA NIRBHAR STUDENTS

Eureka Dahiya

‘The future promise of any nation can be directly measured by the present
prospects of its youth’
John F. Kennedy
Youth is the stage of constructing the self-concept. The self-concept of students is
often influenced by several variables such as peers, lifestyle, gender, political set-up,
and culture. It is the time of a person's life in which they make choices that will
affect their future as well as directly or indirectly influence the future of their
country also.
If the students of a country are well aware and are in charge of their acts,
they can bring about tremendous changes in the country.

The greatest wealth and strength of any nation is its youth. Empowered students can
prove to be the greatest force that drives a nation towards success and prosperity.
The future of a nation lies in the hands of its posterity.
Today, the students of our nation are brimming with untapped potential that can be
polished and utilized to bring in advancements in every sphere. The only way that
leads to enlightenment among students is the allotment of duties in conjunction with
their potential.
Young people are full of energy and motivation, once they will be assigned
roles in conjunction with their potential; they will undeniably become
active participants in nation-building. This approach will surely drive
them to consistently deliver progressive results for the betterment of the
country.
The quality of its students determines the kind of future the nation will have.
Therefore, if we want to ensure a bright future for our country, we first need to
strengthen and empower our youth.
India has an approximate 22% share of youth in the total population (2021), which is
more than 261 million people — larger than the population of Pakistan. That is also
roughly two-fifth of the total population. Forbes magazine rightfully notes: ‘Never
underestimate the power of students. For decades, some of the most creative and
breakthrough ideas have come not from CEOs and power brokers but from students
who didn't let anything hold them back. And what's also interesting is that they
always have.’ Bill Gates and Paul Allen were teenagers when the idea of the
personal computer and the software industry first occurred to them. When Steve
Jobs and Steve Wozniak invented machines that popularized the household
computer, they were 21 and 25.
The future of India depends on the students. The power of youth and students can be
sighted easily by mentioning a few names which every single Indian is proud of,
such as Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Sachin Tendulkar, Vishwanathan
Anand, Milkha Singh, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya
Rai, P.T. Usha, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Captain Vikram Batra, Major
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, etc. The very mention of these names fills the heart of
every Indian with pride. These are the personalities who brought pride and respect to
the nation at a very young age and are often considered youth icons. Since, the
students of the nation embody strength, dynamism, and intellect. They are actively
leading the foreground in all major fields. Students today are
moved to be the driving forces of change. To continue to treat this majority as
passive members of society would be a sheer waste of potential and will. The
students of a country can actively participate and attain the zenith of success in the
field of sports, arts, culture, academics, business as well as political domain. They
can help India emerge as a nation capable of taking a leadership role in the global
economic order.
The philosophy of Atmanirbhar (self-reliance) should be and is starting to
be imbibed in the education system and mindset of students, parents, and
teachers.
Classroom learning is one small aspect of their broader learning process. A lot of
learning can take place outside the class. New education policy recently announced
by the government also focuses on creating an environment of learning which is
more towards skill development rather than mugging up for getting marks. The
process of becoming Atmanirbhar students will surely start in the classroom where
initial interaction between teacher and students takes place. Classroom learning is
the foundation, where we study concepts and theories related to not only the subjects
but we build our worldview. We need to learn the process of application of concepts
and theories in real life, personal and professional. We should not depend on anyone
for the learning process, that is why self-reliance (Atmanirbharat) is the call of the
hour. Students need to be self-reliant in terms of their teaching and learning process.
Reskilling of students and investments to strengthen their technical skills are
essential to support sustainable development and resilience in the country. A
country’s name and fame rest on the youth. If the power of young men/women or
students is directed to constructive purposes, the whole nation will move to all-
around development. This responsibility has increased immensely with the dawn of
independence. A nation can make progress only when it gets cooperation from all its
citizens. So, students must know about their duties.
Students are the root of development in the country. Students play a very important
and big role in the development of a country. We can never hope for a successful
country if there are no educated people and policies for better education. Students
who learn today will work for the future of the country. In the future, they are the
pillars of the public and private sectors, etc. And the country also depends on them.
As our students become more independent, they will carry crucial values as they
grow old to be more responsible citizens, will have more time to pursue their
passion, and they may create their start-ups, thus contributing to the making of an
Atmanirbhar Bharat.
ATMA NIRBHAR YOUTH
Pratibha Krishnaiah
Pratibha Krishnaiah leads a social enterprise aimed at empowering

women. After leaving a large media company, she founded Himalayan

Blooms. She played it smart by applying for and being selected for the
State Bank Of India's Youth For India fellowship (SBI- YFI), which
would allow her to pursue her aspirations while simultaneously helping
others. Pratibha visited Khetikhan village in Uttarakhand in 2014.
Pratibha instantly fell in love with Khetikhan, despite the geographical
shift, language barrier, and cultural contrasts. Pratibha realised that the
women in the hamlet were good in knitting and crocheting, so she formed
a self-help club to assist them monetize their talents.By 2015, the group
had grown to ten women. Handcrafted scarves and hair clips, as well as
purses and baby outfits, were on show in Bangalore by these women.
The women and Pratibha were both surprised when their items sold out,
indicating that they had a thriving brand on their hands, and thus
Himalayan Blooms was formed. More women joined Pratibha when the
initiative's success became obvious.Himalayan Blooms now employs
over 200 women artists from around 40 villages. The revenue of this not-
for-profit social venture was Rs 4.5 lakh in its first year, and it is
expected to quadruple in the fiscal years 2020-21. Their handcrafted
items can be found all over India, including Mumbai, Delhi, and
Bangalore, as well as overseas in the United States and Japan.

JUI KESKAR
Awarded with Pradhan Mantri Rashtirya Bal Puraskar for designing and

inventing JTremour 3D — a wearable device capable of tracking limb

movements and sending signals to a cloud-based system, thereby guiding
doctors in deciding the course of medication.
06 INDIAN WOMEN WHO STOOD
OUT

Dishita Prasad

‘Whether be a field of business, sports, entertainment, or the environment, Indian

women stepped out and stood up. Their firm determination and resilient nature paved
their way. Often stigmatized for working in a male-dominated industry, they never
failed to amaze us. The goals achieved by them, purely based on their credentials often
set examples for others. The charming aura radiated by them along with their
confidence and powerful words inspires millions. Their immense contribution to
various stratums is carved into history.
 Tulsi Gowda is known as the ‘Encyclopedia of Forests, is a 72-year-old
environmentalist. She has planted more than 30,000 saplings.
Even though she lost her father at a young age, and was married off before her a
teenager, it did not hinder her determination to work toward the environment. She
knows about herbs and plants across the world. The attribute that stands her out is
that she never received any formal education yet has gained the knowledge of herbs
and plants on her own. She received her Padma Shri award in 2021 barefooted. Her
simplicity had spread an important message of self-independence. She worked
solely and deserved the recognition.
Rahibai Soma Pope, also known as ‘Seed Mother’ highlighted the
importance of indigenous seeds over hybrid ones.
She learned about agrobiodiversity, wild food resources, and traditional culture
based on her experience and knowledge. She stood out the same way as Tulsi
Gowda. She was deprived of formal education but that never stopped her from
venturing into the drive of knowledge. She raised her voice that indigenous seeds are
the requirement of the hour. The introduction of hybrid seeds has led to the slow
disappearance of indigenous seeds from the farms. She wanted to revive the lost
value of the seeds. They have their quality and have been of value since medieval
India. She has successfully distributed these seeds on her own, highlighting the fact
that Indian seeds are essential and are a part of our roots. They have emphasized that
the indigenous plants, herbs, and seeds would have a positive impact on the
environment. There are many more who worked towards the cause with the power
of their knowledge. As being called upon as illiterate, it didn’t waver their
determination. Rather their power of knowledge has educated others. Their
unmatched experience has inspired others and has highlighted the fact that
simplicity and independence can make you a self-made person.
When a woman sets up a business or works in the same, they are often stigmatized.
This stigmatization often makes it difficult for them to set a foot in this’ male-
dominated industry’. But several women have proved them wrong. One of them
Kiran Majumdar Shaw, started her career in the brewing industry, a non-traditional
field for women. She was the only female student in her class and topped it.
Working in an all-male workplace was difficult, but she didn’t let it be a hindrance
to her. She even got rejected for the job of master-brewer as she was told it’s a
man’s job. She then worked as a trainee manager at Biocon Biochemicals in Ireland.
She returned to India and started Biocon there. Now she is known as India’s
wealthiest woman.
Her journey is inspiring for many young women. Just because it’s a man’s job or it’s
an industry for males, it didn’t stop her from achieving her goals. Falguni Nayar, the
founder, and CEO of cosmetics and skincare brand Nykaa has signified that the
skills are important to learn but what’s more important is that we need to know how
and where to apply them. She worked as an investment banker for 19 years and thus
gained all the skills and expertise. She founded Nykaa at the age of 50 and within 8
years she became a billionaire making Nykaa one of the biggest platforms for
cosmetics and skincare. The attribute that made her stand out was that she achieved
this status at the age of 50 years. She proved that age is just a number. It’s never too
late to work on your dreams. The passion, thirst, and ambition for success is the
driving force to work out the goal. These female entrepreneurs came up with an idea
and turned that idea into a billion-dollar venture. They inspire the youth to come up
with ideas to help India and its citizens. Successful entrepreneurs like them have
created a wave of start-ups and MSMEs. This is one of the few steps that would take
India to be self-sufficient. The success achieved by women is often addressed as
luck. Their success is often made to stand against comments such as it’s just a matter
of pure luck for them. Their credentials and their hard work are ignored and are
superseded for good fortune. The key to being independent is identifying one's self-
worth. They have to first respect themselves. They are some of the powerful women
who stood out in their way. They set examples of how to be independent and to be
brave, fierce, and bold in their choices and the decisions. India has countless women
who have stood out themselves, taken steps that helped the country and its citizens’
growth, and have massively contributed to and boosted India’s economy. This is just
the beginning. India will get to see a wave of female personalities that will take it to
the next level.
 07 Collaboration with Foreign
Companies under
Atmanirbhar Bharat

Siya

The Government announced Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan – a special economic

package of Rs 20 lakh crore on 12-05-2020 to make the country self-reliant and focus
on local manufacturing. It focuses on preparing the country for tough competition in
global supply chains, enhancing the ease of doing business, empowering MSMEs,
attracting investments including FDI, and strengthening the policies for Make in India.
The package comprises several long-term schemes/programs intended to make the
country self-reliant. These schemes/programs are being implemented by various
ministries/departments.
The government has taken several effective measures to make the country self-reliant.
Some of the key measures are a special economic and comprehensive package of
Rs 29.87 lakh crore, a 34.5 percent increase in capital expenditure in the Union Budget
2021-2022, and a relief package of Rs. 6.29 lakh crore in June 2021, Production-
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore for 13 key
sectors, Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency.Working Capital Facility for Businesses,
including MSMEs, Rs. 45,000 crore partial credit guarantee scheme 2.0 for
Liabilities of NBFCs/MFIs, Rs. 1 lakh crore Agri Infrastructure Fund for farm-gate
infrastructure for farmers, launch of the PM GatiShakti – a National Master Plan for
multi-modal connectivity, reducing compliance burden on citizen and business to
simplify, decriminalize and remove redundant laws, a liberal and transparent policy
for attracting Foreign Direct Investment(FDI), launch of the National Single
Window System(NSWS) as a one-stop for taking all the regulatory approvals and
services in the country, building a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and
Startups in the country with the help of schemes such as Fund of Funds for Startups
Scheme(FFS) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) schemes, achieving
integration of India Industrial National Land Bank (GIS Land Bank) in states and
Make in India for World. No Global tenders are invited for Government tenders of
up to Rs. 200 crores. Beyond Rs. 200 crores, work by various central
Ministries/Departments is undertaken based on the merits of the proposal submitted
by companies.
08 HOT-SPOTS OF BUSINESS

Dishita

The wave of start-ups has ignited young minds to start their ventures. Young minds
always come up with brilliant ideas to tackle obstacles. The newfound will to start own
firms that will solve various social and economic problems will lead India to the path
of self-reliance. The geographical concentration of the start-ups can be found at certain
locations. The ‘hot spots’ for MSMEs are usually found in Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai,
and Mumbai. It has become a ritual for young entrepreneurs to start their ventures in
these cities. The vast difference in certain factors such as infrastructure, economical
support, communication, etc between the hot spots and other cities prevents the latter
from becoming a destination for start-ups and ventures. If these differences are covered
up then every other city in India will become a start-up hot spot. The reason why a few
of the cities have the attraction of young entrepreneurs is because of the facilities it
provides and the works culture environment.
Bangalore is known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ because of the IT infrastructure it provides
along with internet connectivity, housing, etc.
The initial stage of any start-up requires a lot of communication, data
transfer, and internet connection. The role of IT, hardware, and human skill
are major players in start-ups. Bangalore as a city provides all of the
mentioned facilities.
It has been doing this for several years because of which it has evolved a lot concerning
others. Being one of the earliest cities for investing in infrastructure, Bangalore has
technologically evolved itself and has become the destination for start-ups. The
investment and development of IT in Bangalore has it home to over 250
headquarters of IT companies. Its geostrategic location is an advantage for startups.
Cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai are located in four directions. So, it’s
easier for the startups to branch out. India can become self-reliant if the Indian
startups can spread. So, geographical location plays a huge factor in the spread.
These four locations have been developed for the start-ups. As more and more start-
ups have reached these cities, they have evolved as hot spots for MSMEs. The work
culture in these mentioned cities is very diversified. The inclusiveness of people
from various backgrounds, representing different cultures has led to the
amalgamation of ideas, opinions, thought processes, and plans to produce successful
ventures. This diversification has been held by language. These locations have
evolved themselves in such a way that it doesn’t let language be a barrier.
The cities have always been under focus for investment. They are highlighted and
have always been in sight for the investors. Investors know the capabilities of human
labour involved here. They have the skill, knowledge, and experience. These cities
have been home to such skilled labour which proved to be a boon for them. The
essential skills that human resources possesses have been valued by investors. That’s
why these cities credit huge amounts of investments. The government has
introduced Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These are zones that have their trade
and commerce laws. The trade and commerce laws that are followed in the other
regions are not applied here. Currently, there are 14 SEZs, which is low in number.
These regions are made with the target of increasing employment, trade balance,
investment, etc. The fact that only 14 SEZs are present, displays the need for more
distributed trade where more cities are brought under it. There are very few locations
that attract start-ups. The major reason for it is the lack; the lack of infrastructure,
internet connectivity, communication, human skill, and many more. They fall short
in the mentioned facilities which prevent them from coming under the radar of
investors. The Internet has the power to run a firm. If it works at a slow speed or
doesn’t work at all it will lead to irregular transmission of data. The biggest big
firms run on the internet. There are innumerable locations where the internet won’t
be able to support any upcoming firm. Thus, they are not considered suitable
locations for firms. Business locations are preferred in the regions where the
commute is effortless and can be easily reached. These places often come under the
radar of business enthusiasts. Firms that work on the selling of goods make sure that
the connectivity through either road or airway is available and is in a workable
The most essential part of a firm is the human resource. It’s the driving force of the
firm. The start-ups look for the most skilled inputs. The educational institutes have
focused on imparting practical skills, which are not found everywhere. The social
and educational ecosystem includes several institutes which ensure that the
manpower is always available who are specialized in certain fields. The local
government puts special inputs in certain locations. This overshadows other regions.
They have been under such special laws for years, thus making it easier for start-ups
to flourish. The other cities in the same state of SEZs do not have such special
status, thus they do not raise investments easily. The work culture found in
Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other hot spots is limited to it. The lack
of spread of such a work culture limits the number of hot spots of business. These
locations are known for their suitable work culture inviting thousands of work
enthusiasts every year.
India has realized the power of young entrepreneurs. The capital and funds required
for the start-ups and MSMEs can now be easily sanctioned which encourages people
to come up with their ventures. Internet availability has been revolutionized. India
provides internet at one of the cheapest rates in the world. India has launched the
Aatmanibhar Bharat campaign to realize the goal of self-reliance. It is being
supported by the previously launched campaign ‘Made in India’. These remedies
have been provided so that start-ups come from every corner of the country. There is
a wave of start-ups that are focusing on social and economic problems. Instead of
only certain locations being the hot-spot of start-ups or Special Economic Zones, we
should aim for making every city the same.
09 GI OF AATAMA NIRBHAR
BHARAT

Dorothi Das

The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (meaning self-reliant India scheme) was

announced in four tranches by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in May
2020. It is a campaign launched by the Central Government of India which included
Rs. 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package and several reform proposals.
The announced economic package is 10% of India’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) in 2019-20.
The amount includes packages already announced at the beginning of the
lockdown incorporating measures from the RBI and the pay-outs under the
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.
The package is expected to focus on land, labour, liquidity, and laws.
Now, if I try to connect ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT with Geography, then we can
see that,
Geographical Indication as an Intellectual Property can become a tool to achieve
five phases of Atmanirbhar Bharat. That is as follows:
The five phases of Atmanirbhar Bharat;
Phase1: Businesses including MSME.
Phase2: Poor, including migrants and farmers.
Phase3: Agriculture
Phase 4: New horizons of growth
Phase 5: Government Reforms and Enablers
Geographical Indication is a distinctive sign used to differentiate competing goods.
The geographical mark gives territorial identity to the products and gives an upper
hand to the seller. GI is now a product branding tool for local producers and
marketers. The collective actions for GI may either come through an individual
product or method of production or even the quality standard of the particular
product or even their distribution channel. Now Geographical Indications have
gained the attention of Policymakers, Lawyers, Researchers, and most producers as
it is seen as the most important Intellectual Property for the development of local
businesses. The Indian economy can grow only with the development of these
businesses as a whole. Traditionally the GI tag was used as Industrial Property but
now GI applies to agricultural produce, locally manufactured goods, and local
handicrafts such as Wines, Grains, Fruits, fabrics, Flowers, Spices, Snacks, artwork,
jewellery, etc. This creates a huge ambition for small developers, artisans, farmers,
producers, manufacturers, sellers, peddlers and shopkeepers, businessmen, and
entrepreneurs.
The government is emphasizing the promotion of Local products, what can be better
than a GI mark on a product that assures its authenticity and quality standard. It’s
only when a recognized product will reach from rural India to urban India and from
urban markets to international markets, it will be circulated in a supply chain and
reach every household.
There are around 361 products registered as GI from every part of the country. It’s
only when there is a plan and strategy for every unique product to be registered as
GI, there shall be an exceptional boost in the Indian Economy. And to no surprise
maximum products from the GI tag comes from Medium, small and Micro
organizations established in remote areas of the country. In this endeavor, the
government-designed GI logo was introduced in the year 2018. A two-letter logo G
and I along with the tagline ‘Invaluable products of Incredible India’ was introduced
by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. With the persistent national lockdown, the
global economic downturn, and the associated disruptions in supply and demand, the
economy is likely to slow even further. To get out of this economic depression, India
needs to figure out afew new and innovative ways. One such measure is GI as it can
help in reducing economic depression by providing new employment opportunities
to the informal sector workers in rural areas. The GI tag can be a boon for
manufacturers as it can help them to differentiate their products from other
competing products in the market and allow them to build a reputation and goodwill
for their products, which helps them fetch a premium price. The GI can be a game-
changer for the MSME sector; it can help enterprises to grow to a great extent by
allowing the original and authentic producers to enter the market, create their
market, and can create entry blockage for unscrupulous products. GI can also be
seen as an improviser for the rural economy. It is a beneficial tool for the
Agricultural as well as non-agricultural markets. GI has the potential to boost the
income of the small farmers, and producers. Now, it’s high time that the country
should realize the potential of GI and start using it as a tool for economic
development
Legal Framework for GI in India
In India, a legal system protecting Geographical Indications (GI) has only recently
been developed. Previously there was no separate statute on GI but there were a few
alternative ways that were used to protect Geographical tags in the then Indian legal
system. Few of how GI protection was available:
Under the consumer protection laws.
Through passing off action in court.
Through obtaining a certification mark under trademark laws.

However, with the changing time and to meet the modern-day complications it was
essential to legislate a specific statute for the protection of GI in India. In the year
1999, the parliament of India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods
(Registration and Protection) Act, which was highly inspired by the New Zealand GI
protocols. This Act ensures registration and better protection of geographical
indications relating to goods and unauthorized persons are exempted from misuse of
geographic indications. The object of the act is to protect the interest of producers,
manufacturers, and consumers from being misled by the falsification of
geographical origin into the economic prosperity of the manufacturers of these
goods with geographic indications in the export market. If the GI is not protected in
the country of its origin, there is no obligation on other countries to provide joint
protection under Article 22 of the TRIPS Agreement
 10 A self reliant nation

Khushi Chauhan

Atmanirbhar Bharat which translates to 'self-reliant India', is a phrase popularized

by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the Government of India about
the economic vision and economic development in the country. The government
announced the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” to revive every sphere of the
economy from demand, supply to manufacturing, and make India self-reliant
to sustain and tackle any Black Swan event in the future. The package is divided
into four tranches, where each tranche has its focus areas. Due to the spread of
Novel coronavirus, the lockdown was imposed which hit the economic sector all
across the world. To tackle the situation and to start life as normal after the
lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
which would provide different packages to people from different sectors. The
reforms would cover agriculture, MSMEs, the housing sector, the social sector,
Government reforms, migrant workers, civil aviation, and defence.
There are five phases related to Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan-
Phase I- Business including MSMEs
Phase II- Poor including farmers and migrant workers
Phase III- Agriculture
Phase IV- New growth horizons
Phase V- Government reforms
For the success of any mission, it is important to get the support of everyone so he
told the people to try and adapt themselves to the new changes. People need to start
using the products which are made in India. The people should be encouraged to not
only use the products that are made in India but also to export those products to
other countries. In this way, the country would be able to grow at the international
level too. The emphasis is not to completely stop using the products of other
countries but to try to use the Indian products at the local level as much as possible.
The citizens should feel proud of the products made in our country so that the
industries which are suffering due to the lockdown can get a ray of hope to stand
back and start production. There is an urge to accept khadi and to feel blessed for the
invaluable assets that the country possesses. Atmanirbhar Bharat Campaign is an
important mission for the economic revival and progress of the Indian economy
under lockdown. The Indian economy has great potential to achieve self-sufficiency,
but this requires proper implementation of government-made laws and proper
allocation of government-allocated funds. There is a great potential to develop not
only in urban but also in rural areas if appropriate policies are formulated and
implemented. The government should provide all facilities to develop areas that can
take innovative steps. There are many benefits to being a self-reliant nation. Not
only industries will grow but also unemployment will be eliminated. This will
ensure that the poverty rate will decline and the nation’s economy will strengthen.
India’s self-reliance will benefit the entire country. The first advantage would be
that we will not have to depend on other countries for the things we need. The
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package aims to make local products global and help
Indian companies compete in global supply chains. A reduction in imports will save
foreign exchange. We can earn more and more foreign exchange by exporting
additional goods. Additional Rs 40,000 crore was allotted for MGNREGA to
employ the returned migrants. The shelter will be provided to migrants by the
government. More health institutions and labs will be established. Space exploration
is to be opened to the private sector. This will benefit the Indian Space industry. A
Thirty thousand crores special liquidity facility is announced for stressed
Nonliquidity plan for banking Finance Companies. Ninety thousand cores are
announced to provide loans for power discom
Thus, there are challenges before Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, but its targeted
approach promotes inclusive growth, which includes all aspects of development,
which meet the criteria such as equality, to be ready to diagnose the problems faced.
It also includes aspects like empowerment of citizens, which is the capital to
building a better India. Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, the trade of goods and
migration of people was disrupted and, as a result, many countries began preparing
for future epidemics to diversify supply chains and make themselves Atmanirbhar.
Therefore, the Government of India has a great need to transform India into a self-
reliant country. But this may not be enough to revive the economy and rebuild the
livelihoods affected by the epidemic.
 11 BUILDING AATMANIRBHAR
BHARAT AND OVERCOMING
COVID 19

Shreyoshi Dey

Atmanirbhar Bharat means Self Reliant India. Me, as a youth, self-reliance means
the ability to make your own decisions without relying on others. Be Independent
and have every confidence in your sphere. For a nation, self-reliance signifies
reciprocity on one's powers and resources rather than those of others. In other words,
it can be termed self-sufficiency. Self-reliance was one of the basic goals of the first
seven five-year plans and the other basic goals were Growth, Equity, and
Modernization. The Planning Commission of India set up in 1950, and is now
known as Niti Aayog, started these five-year plans to achieve some pre-decided
goals within the specific five-year time period. These plans were concerned with the
elimination of economic backwardness and effective uses of the country's resources.
The first seven five-year plans gave immense attention to the country's production,
thus avoiding imports of those goods that could be produced here itself.To promote
self-reliance in vital sectors, it brought the policy of Import Substitution by levying
Tariffs and Quotas on the imported goods, but this policy was much not successful
as the Indian consumers had to purchase whatever the producers produced and due
to no external competition was there no incentive to improve the quality of the
goods. Other policies were Land Reform measures, the Green Revolution, Subsidies
to the farmers, Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956, due to which the growth of the
Indian economy during the first seven five-year plans was excellent but there was a
need for change because the policies were inward-oriented. Later for the overall
development of the economy, they initiated New Economic Policy in 1991.
Atmanirbhar Bharat, this term was used during the announcement of the Covid-19
Economic Relief Package,2020 but at first, its English phrase Self Reliance India
was used in 2014 by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi about Digital India.
The five pillars of this campaign are Economy, System, Infrastructure, Democracy,
and Demand. Expenditure on Healthcare is a source of Human Capital Formation as
it directly contributes to a healthy labor force and also improves the quality of life.
The outlay of ₹ 64,180 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat
Yojana (PMSBY) is a turning point as it is focused to develop health care systems
on the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels and aims at making the facilities
reachable to all the sections of the society. Allocation of ₹ 2, 23,846 crores for
Health and wellness, sanitation, alleviation of air pollution, and proper water supply
is also a major step and positive progress for the health sector as it marks a 140%
increase in the total budget to be spent upon. The establishment of public health care
facilities in remote areas will also elevate the poor medical conditions in those
places. The manufacturing of PPE Kits during the pandemic has also seen growth
after March 2020, as of now it manufactures 4,00,000 kits per day. Developing and
Manufacturing India's indigenous COVID-19 Vaccines for safeguarding the people
and lowering the chances of contracting this virus also comes under Atmanirbhar
Bharat. ₹ 35,000 crores were allocated for the Vaccines. India's COVID-19
Vaccination drive is also commendable as more than 60% of the population is
double vaccinated and in about 10 months from its launch, it has been able to
inoculate 100 crore doses to the eligible population. Telehealth and Digital health
care are also advancing but there is still more left to do. Public health care facilities
are highly inadequate and should be improved. Health services should be free of cost
for those who cannot afford them.
Quiz, Crossword and
WordHunt
 अंतर
By Kanchan Devi

स्त्री जीवन लिख बार-बार शेर छंद और गज़ले हजार सब अलंकार ले सजा
दिया कर शब्दों से वंदन उसका शब्दों में ही फं सा दिया……
हर रूप में जिसका वर्णन है उसकी व्याख्या मधु सरगम है पर भूल गए एक
अलंकार सबसे प्यारा सबसे मोहित सबसे अद्भुत उसका शृंगार…..
समर्पण उसका कवच अभेद जो कवच समर्पित पुरुषों को हिम ललित
निर्मल सी नरी स्वच्छंद है अर्पित पुरुषों को!
पुरुषों की व्याख्या भूल गए जिसके लिए वह शक्ति अटल चट्टानों को ही भूल
गए नीर को के वल दिया है बल!
झरनों की अद्भुत अपूर्व काया कब पूर्ण अलग चट्टानों से!
जब भुवन ही कहता मेल जोल फिर भेद ही क्यों इंसान से?
आसान है क्या उनका जीवन?
वीरान है क्यों उनकी धड़कन?
क्यों व्यर्थ सभी उनकी उलझन?
क्यों हमने है यह आग लगाई?
क्यों दुनिया बेराग बनाई?
नारी इतनी कमजोर नहीं कि पुरुष गिरा कर उठना चाहे….. रौंद किसी की
मर्यादा को पुष्पों पर वो चलना
चाहे….. स्त्री पुरुष में भेद नहीं….. है
बस एक छोटा सा अंतर……और
अंतर बड़ा ही प्यारा है इस अंतर से
रचता है संसार का जंतर मंतर
 यह वो हिंदुस्तान है
By Rajashwi Saxena

शून्य का अविष्कार किया हम वो हिंदुस्तान है

जीवों का जिसने ज्ञान दिया हम वो हिंदुस्तान है
माता से लेकर मिट्टी तक सबको हमने है मान दिया
और आई जब बारी कु छ कर दिखाने की
हमने पूरे जग मे अपना नाम किया
धागे से लेकर धातु तक सब पर हमारी छाप है
Nasa से जो कम नही वो isro हमारे पास है
प्रौद्योगिकी के दम पर जो दुनिया अविष्कार करती है
उन सब का वर्णन हमारे पुराणों के पास है
वायरस का जब कहर मचा तब हमने सबका साथ दिया
दुनिया को हमने वैक्सीन दी और खुद का भी हमने
इलाज किया
दुश्मन है चारो ओर हमारे
पर हमने न पहला वार किया
पर जब दस्तक दी हमारे दर पर
हमने भी पलट कर जवाब दिया
यह देश बसा है गलियों से
हर गली में इसकी जान है
जहां न्याय के लिए भगवान खुद आते है
यह वो हिंदुस्तान है
हर गलती से कु छ सीखकर , चलो आगे बढ़ते है
यह देश है हमारा
आओ इसे आत्मनिर्भर भारत बनाने की राह पर चलते है।
 MERA DESH
By Sanjana Singh

मेरा देश आगे बढ़ रहा

है दूसरे देशों को पीछे
छोड़ कर आत्मनिर्भर बनने की राह पर चल
रहा हैं
जो देश बोला करता था दूसरों की जुबानी
अब उसका लोकल के लिए वोकल का नारा
हैं
जिस देश को सांप और सपेरों का देश कहा था
अंग्रेजों ने
वह करोना वायरस से लड़ने में ना के वल अपने
पर दूसरे देशों की भी वैक्सीन देकर मदद कर
रहा हैं
मेरे देश का युवा हर दिन नए यंत्रों का विकास
कर रहा हैं
मेरा देश आगे बढ़ रहा है आत्मनिर्भर बनने की
राह पर चल रहा हैं
मेरे देश का गांव भी तरक्की में अपना योगदान
दे रहा हैं आत्मनिर्भर बनने का हर एक
नागरिक में जज्बा जाग रहा हैं
सोने की चिड़िया को फिर से सच कर दिखाना
है
मेरा देश आगे बढ़ रहा है दूसरे देशों को पीछे
छोड़ कर आत्मनिर्भर बनने की राह पर चल
रहा हैं। जय हिंद
 मेरा आत्मनिर्भर भारत
By Pooja Yadav
आत्मनिर्भर बन दुनिया को दिखाऊ,

भारत का नागरिक हूँ स्वदेशी

बन जाऊ,
नहीं चाहिए चीजें महंगी औरो की
अपनी सस्ती चीजो में ही जीवन बिताऊ,
आत्मनिर्भर बन दुनिया को
दिखाऊ,
भारताका नागरिक हूँ
स्वदेशी बन जाऊँ ,
नहीं चाहिए ताकत औरो की,
स्वयं को शक्तिशाली बनाऊँ ।
आत्मनिर्भर बन दुनिया को
दिखाऊ,
भारत का नागरिक हूँ स्वदेशी
बन जाऊ,
दिखाऊ सादगी अपनी दुनिया
खुद को पूर्ण भारतीय बनाऊ।

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 Seminar on ‘AatmaNibhar Bharat’
The Department of Geography, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women and IQAC,
successfully organized a seminar on ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ to commemorate 75 years of Indian
Independence. The seminar was glorified by the words of our distinguished speakers.
The session was initiated by a small “Lighting of the Lamp” ceremony by the distinguished guests
and Principal Madam before invoking Goddess Saraswati to seek her blessings followed by the
opening remarks of the Principal Prof. Sadhna Sharma. Highlighting the importance being a self-
reliant nation on the road to development she emphasized on the challenges we need to overcome to
tread this path and the requirement of consistent effort in this direction. The Teacher-In-Charge of
the Department, Dr. Rachna Dua motivated the students to be a rallying part of building an
AatmaNirbhar India. She highlighted the foundational role of MSMEs in contributing towards
building a self-reliant and independent youth which can help them tap their creative potentials to the
maximum.
Prof. Kaushal Kumar Sharma, CRSD, JNU, presented his views on the theme “AatmaNirbhar
Bharat: A way forward through Social Entrepreneurship” and stressed on the importance of India
becoming self-sufficient through social entrepreneurship which not only assures economic gains but
leads to community development as well. He covered various topics about the self-sustainable goals
and the huge potential of India's youth for leading India to become a global market. He highlighted
four essential principles of Social Entrepreneurship – Bhawana, Kalpana, Yojana and Sadhana.
Ms. Ilma Afroz, IPS, GOI, speaking on the theme “Role of Youth in Nation Building” laid emphasis
on the importance of self-motivation and self-will. She highlighted the role of higher education in
shaping the personality and overall development of a student beyond the four walls of a classroom.
She encouraged students to build their confidence, stay motivated toward their goals and talked
about the role of civil servants towards nation-building beyond demarcated duties. She encouraged
everyone to learn from people around them and to inculcate their expertise in their own lives.
Prof. Vandana Mishra, Dept. of EVS, University of Delhi, highlighted the tradeoff between
economy and environment. Taking a reference to textile industry, she highlighted the environmental
costs of development in context of "fashion justice" which relies of utilizing the entire cost
(including social, economic and environmental) of a garment such that we experience a change in
consumer behavior and contribute to long-term sustainable development
The sessions were moderated by Dr. Gargi Kar Majumdar and Q&A session was conducted at the
end of each talk where interesting questions were put forward by the students and faculty members
of the Department making the program more interactive and enriching for everyone. The session
concluded with a Vote of Thanks by the Convener of the Program, Mr. Aakash Upadhyay.
 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
2021
An orientation program was organized by the Department of Geography , Shyama Prasad Mukherji
College for Women, University of Delhi to felicitate the welcome ceremony of the Freshers . It was
organized on 22nd November,2021 from 10.30 am through Google Meet.
The event was hosted by Eureka Dahiya, President for Student Council for Department Of
Geography. The department was introduced and
Sneha Sengupta, a student of 2nd year sang a welcome song for the newest batch of the department.
Dr.Rachna Dua, Teacher-in-Charge welcomed the students with her insightful words. A new journey
starts with a mix of emotions and college is about embracing those emotions and it will become a
fascinating journey.Ma’am advised the students not to worry and remain connected through online
mode. College will provide opportunities and students need to grab and utilize them to the fullest.
There will be hurdles in the journey, so do not give up. Ma’am thanked and congratulated the students
and their parents with a melodic poem
A video was presented by the students of 2nd year whereby they introduced the college and the
department. The lecture room, GIS lab, common staff room were shown. The video further travelled
through the college canteen, library, basketball court, open gym and the sports ground.
The faculty introduced themselves and welcomed the students with their positive and supportive
words.
Ms.Anuradha Shankar introduced the subject structure for the first semester. Ma’am encouraged
students to utilize the library as it has books for each subject from Indian and foreign authors.
Dr.Gargi Kar Majumdar congratulated the students. Ma’am asked students to contact the teachers as
and when need arises. Its necessary to take part in various extra-curricular activities ,to enroll in
various courses and take up internships. It is important to take part in such activities as it adds value to
a person’s skill as well as to the department.
Mr.Aakash Upadhyay addressed the gathering and congratulated everyone.
Ms.Maansi Malik welcomed the new batch with her enthusiastic words. Ma’am wished the students
their very best. Its a fresh start and ma’am urged them to enjoy their college years.
Mr.Arif Hussain congratulated students and wished them luck.
Mr.Prem Prakash congratulated the students and their parents. Sir emphasized on the importance of
hard work.
Mr.Ankur Srivastava explained how Geography and it’s branches are related to various disciplines.
Throughout the course, students will understand the contemporary relevance of the subject.
Mr.Shanshank K. Singh motivated the students with his energizing words.
The student council introduced themselves and wished their juniors a happy new journey.
The student council introduction was followed by a brief Q&A session. The faculty addressed the
queries regarding time-table, GE subjects, schedules, college societies.
Srotaswini Hazarika ( 2nd year ) and Mitanshi Maheshwari ( 2nd year) presented a Classical Dance
and a Rajasthani Folk dance respectively.
Mr.Shanshank K. Singh presented Vote of Thanks. The event was concluded by sir with a Hindi
inspirational poem which motivated students.
 ‘INTELLECTUS
Department of Geography organized ‘Intellectus’ on 08 th September whichhad two events - 
Open Mic 
Poster Making Competition
The event was hosted by Dishita Prasad (2 nd year) and Sneha Sengupta(2ndyear). The event was
started with much splendor with quotes by the hosts, elaborating the reason behind the International
Literacy Day. Dr. Rachna Dua ma’am addressed the gathering with her graceful words. Ma’am
elaborated how literacy can take a person from misery to hope and presented a database of India’s
stand on literacy, which is 74.4%against theworld average of 84%. She spoke about the effect of
pandemic on teaching and learning process and how it has disrupted the learning process. The
pandemic has also highlighted the pre existing problems. Rachna ma’amtookthe initiative of inviting
us to pledge for ‘Teach India’ . The newly formed student council was introduced. The council
comprises of 15 students from 2 nd year and 3 rd year
The event was initiated by a short cultural programme. Harshita from 2 nd year performed a
energizing dance and Sneha Senguptafrom 2 nd year sang a melodious song.
FIRST EVENT-OPEN MIC
The comperers began with the first event -Open Mic. The topic for the same was-’Literacy Teaching
and Learning in the Covid-19 Crisis’ . The event had total of 8 participants. Each participant spoke
with confidence and covered various areas of the topic. They illustrated the problems they faced
while learning in pandemic and how they adapted to the online teaching andlearning process.
SECOND EVENT-POSTER MAKING
The topic for the event was- ’Digital Literacy’. 15 posters were shared among the audience. The
posters were handmade and in digital form. The posters were very vibrant and reflected every
participant’s creativity. Participants introduced themselves and spoke a few words about their
poster.
The event was more energized by a dance performance by Naina Vimal from 2 nd year.
The event was closed by a vote of thanks to the student council head teacher, judges, teachers ,
student council and the participants
 Voice of Reason
Dhara’, the Geography Society organized ‘Voice of Reason’ an Inter-departmental event on12 th
January on the occasion of ‘National Youth Day’ to commemorate Swami Vivekanada’s birth
anniversary. The event had two segments. ‘Catalysts of Change’ - a talk show where two
extraordinary speakers were invited. Miss Devanshi Ranjan, who is a social worker and the recipient
of Diana Award for her great initiative to empower underprivileged children, especially girl
students, with their academic work during the COVID-19 pandemic. And, Miss Nilanjana Parijat,
who is a Holistic Wellness Psychologist, Educator and Mentor at Reboot Wellness and has a
master's degree in Psychosocial- Clinical Psychology from Ambedkar University, Delhi.
Miss Devanshi acknowledged the fact how the youth transformed their frustration into motivation to
work. The youth often tends to escape from reality. To deal with the escapism, she said that one has
to be determined and has to st their own set of standards for productivity. We need to channel the
energy to come out of escapism. To make social media a safe space, she advised that we need to
have control over social media not give too much power to it. Miss Nilanjana appreciated the
passion and enthusiasm that the young people have in the moto transform society. She quoted
Swami Vivekananda and mentioned that his ideology was based on service towards other but self
service was also there. She urged everyone to recognize the unhealthy pattern in lifestyle and bring
balance in life. The stress should be dealt then and there and to have power over our own thoughts.
Believe in exactly what one wants and put their best foot forward. She concluded her words with her
motto of life: Life without passion is life unlived. This segment was concluded by taking up queries
from the audience where the speakers addressed mental health issue, gender stigma in fields, life-
work balance, importance of communication. The next segment of the event was ‘Spoken Words’
competition and the topic for the same was ‘My Role Model’. Videos of the participants were
displayed where they expressed the spirit of their role model through poetry, monologue, solo act
and singing.
 Expressions
The Student Council, Department of Geography, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women,
University of Delhi organized ‘Expressions’-an interactive session with to felicitate the 1st year
students (batch of 2021) on 10th March from 11.30 am onwards in room no. 311.
With the reopening of the college, the student council looked forward to interact with the juniors.
The council welcomed the students with a lively song performance which filled them with a new
found enthusiasm.
The student council introduced themselves and wished the new comers their very best. They shared
their college experience, gave academic and work-life balance advises and urged students to
participate in societies, student council and events.
The freshers introduced themselves and shared about their hobbies and interests.
An open stage was organized where students showcased their talents.
Students of 2nd year performed a dance which was thoroughly enjoyed by the gathering.
Refreshments were organized for the gathering
 FIELD TRIP TO MUSSOORIE
By Siya ( 2nd Year)
A trip to Uttarakhand was organized by Department of Geography in order to complete our research
on the topic “Assessment of Water Resources”. Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states of
India. There are a number of beautiful tourist spots which attract us towards the beauty of the state.
We visited Dehradun, Mussoorie and Tehri.
We reached Dehradun on Friday morning 25-03-2022 and went to Shahastradhara. Shahastradhara
is famous for its Sulphur water springs which contain medicinal properties and can cure skin
ailments. It is flanked by the Baldi River and caves on each side. It is renowned for its natural
beauty and is a popular picnic spot. We spent around two hours there. After that we went to a hotel
for breakfast. We enjoyed a lot there and it was a wonderful morning for all of us.
Then we visited Bhatta village for doing a survey on “Assessment of Water Resources”. Whole
class was divided into groups and there were 4-6 people in each group. We went into the village,
meet different people and ask them questions on assessment of water resources. We completed our
survey and returned from there after thanking the people who helped us in completing our survey.
That was a beautiful experience for us to meet different people and had an interaction with them.
After doing the survey, we checked in our hotel at Mussoorie, had some rest and then we had
delicious lunch. After that we went to ITBP (Indo – Tibetan Border Police). ITBP is India’s primary
border patrol organization for its border with Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the seven
Central Armed Police Forces of India, raised on 24 October 1962, under the CRPF Act, in the wake
of the Sino-Indian War of 1962. There, the armed force organized a session to introduce ITBP to us.
The session was interesting. We came to know the work done by the armed force in different fields.
After that they gave us a good refreshment and then they introduced us with kinds of weapons that
they use. We spent a very good time there and by the evening we returned to the hotel. While
returning from ITBP, the night view from the high hills was just awesome. We had our full heart to
the beauty of Mussoorie from that height.
Next morning, after having breakfast we went to Tehri to visit Tehri Dam and explore its usage.
Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment on the
Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. It is the primary dam of the
THDC India Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex. In THDC, the officers gave us a complete
description of Tehri Dam. After that we went into the museum and saw how the dam was
constructed. All the process was explained clearly. It was a knowledgeful session there. After that
we returned to the hotel by the evening.
By the next day, in the afternoon we went to Kempty Falls. There in the market area we did our
survey on the same topic. The scenic beauty of Kempty Fall was just wonderful. The view was eye
catching. We enjoyed a lot. After spending few hours there, we went to Mall Road. It is one of the
famous market spots there. The whole market was crowded by the venders, shops and of course
tourists. We did survey there also. We did some shopping and wander here and there in the market.
By the evening, we came back to the hotel and then we checked out from the hotel and travelled
back to Delhi. By the next morning, we reached Delhi safely.
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HIMANI BAL
BA GEOGRAPHY HONS.
1ST YEAR