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Sustainable Development in Rural India – Education is the Catalyst

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  Sustainable Development in Rural India – Education is the Catalyst   Tejaswi Hange   (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (mentor) H. G. M Azam College of Education Dr P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra India           Sustainable development means improving the quality of life of people while protecting natural resources for future generations. In a country like India, where a large portion of the population lives in villages, rural development plays a crucial role in the nation’s progress. Rural areas often face challenges such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare and technology. Among all the tools available to overcome these challenges, education acts as the most powerful catalyst for sustainable development.   Education empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and awareness. It helps rural communities a...
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  Traditional Water Harvesting System  in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu Insiya Bharmal (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (mentor) H. G. M Azam College of Education Dr P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra India Did you know some ancient  stepwells  in India have been providing water for over a thousand years? In the dry lands of  Rajasthan , early people showed great skill in  water harvesting . They used  traditional methods  that showed deep knowledge of their environment. In  Tamil Nadu , the south, people built huge temple tanks to refill groundwater. These  architectural marvels  still protect...