Papers by Dr. Vijay P R A K A S H Sharma
L ike most other developing countries, India has predominantly been an agrarian economy, with agr... more L ike most other developing countries, India has predominantly been an agrarian economy, with agriculture sector contributing the largest share to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Under the colonial regime, Indian agriculture was geared towards the production of commercial crops (tea, coffee, rubber, cotton, etc.), while the food crops suffered from neglect. After independence, India depended heavily on imports of foodgrains as it inherited a stagnant, low-productivity, food-crop sector. At the time of independence, the share of agriculture in total GDP was more than 55 per cent and about 70 per cent of the population was dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihood. In the post-independence era, stagnant production, low productivity, traditional technology, and poor rural infrastructure were the major challenges for the Government. Not surprisingly, food self-sufficiency became a key national policy goal. To achieve this goal, agricultural development received the highest priority and in the First Five Year Plan, about 17.5 per cent of the plan outlay was allocated to agriculture and about 22 per cent to irrigation, multipurpose irrigation, and power projects. However, in the Second Five Year Plan, the emphasis shifted from labour-intensive agriculture and small scale production to large-scale capital-intensive heavy industry (Dantwala, 1986). Consequently, foodgrains production during the first three Five Year Plans remained stagnant, and India faced crisis in food production. The introduction of high yielding varieties (HYV) technology (commonly known as Green Revolution) in mid-1960s yielded spectacular results and the production of foodgrains increased from about 83.4 million tonnes in the triennium ending (TE) 1964-65 to 104.4 million tonnes in TE 1971-72 (GoI, 2012). Subsequently, the country, which was threatened by hunger and high dependence on imports as late as in mid-1960s, became one of the largest producers of many agricultural commodities such as rice, wheat, pulses, fruits and vegetables, etc., thus being self sufficient in staple foods. In aggregate, the food situation is quite favourable in the country and the problem of hunger is one of access and income distribution rather than shortages. Today, about 407 million people in India live below poverty line (GoI, 2009) and about 42 per cent of all children under 5 years suffer from malnutrition (HUNGaMA Survey Report, 2011). Increase in demand for food due to increasing population, rising income levels, and other demographic changes will require continuous in
THE DOWNTRODDEN, 2019
Anthropological studies begin with study of rural (tribal) people round the globe in 18th century... more Anthropological studies begin with study of rural (tribal) people round the globe in 18th century of Christian era.
Rural development and social change remained a major concern of Anthropologists since the inception of this academic discipline. Anthropologists apply a holistic approach in understanding rural problems to suggest the
development requirement of a particular community, village, or ethnic group. They assume that there is a
connection between social relations, social organizations, and development.
Jharkhand Anthropological Association , 2021
Pahari Korwa tribal community is found in the eastern tribal Zone of Chhattisgarh in Jashpur, Su... more Pahari Korwa tribal community is found in the eastern tribal Zone of Chhattisgarh in Jashpur, Surguja, and Bilaspur districts. The tribe “Pahari Korwa” is a branch of Munda of Chhotanagpur, which forms one of the principal centers in India of aboriginal tribe (Jashpur state Final settlement Report, 1942). In other words, they are Munda a branch of Astro-Asiatic sub family of Austic family. Korwa tribal community appears to have occupied the minds of rulers and administrators for the last one hundred years. The earliest account of the korwa has been given by Dalton (1872). Others who have furnished information on the Korwa are Risley and Gait (1901), De Brett (1909),Hutton(1946), Crocks(1892),
SHAKADWIPI MAGA BRAHAMANAS IN INDIA, 2008
Shakadwipies are also known as MAGA Brahmanas in India. In the state of Bihar, they are considere... more Shakadwipies are also known as MAGA Brahmanas in India. In the state of Bihar, they are considered as superior in hierarchy. Their entrance into this land called BHARATA goes back to the time of Mahabharata... A section of Iranian priestly class, called Magi who entered into India, as Magi-Dias or Magi-Brahmanas. Magus is the singular for magi. Among the earliest writings concerning the magi are those of Herodotus (Greek historian, 485-425 BC). He cites them as one of the five social classes of the Medes. Probably they were similar to medicine men or shamans who were among the earliest of peoples, and somewhat paralleled to the India Brahmans in their early period.
Scaling up access to skilled care during the delivery and
postpartum period can be a game-changer... more Scaling up access to skilled care during the delivery and
postpartum period can be a game-changer in the developing world’s continuing battle against maternal and infant mortality. In India’s state of Jharkhand—a state grappling with significantly higher rates of maternal deaths than the national average—skilled
birth attendants trained on handling normal deliveries, recognizing complications beyond their capacity, and referring mothers for emergency care are changing and saving lives.
. The sustainability of community institutions must be viewed in terms of a much longer time-sca... more . The sustainability of community institutions must be viewed in terms of a much longer time-scale than simply the five /seven years of project duration for empowerment and community participation.
Rural and tribal development is much hailed dimensions of India’s development after independence.... more Rural and tribal development is much hailed dimensions of India’s development after independence. The dream of constitution designers that every Indian citizen should have right of equality and for this, they provided special protection to the weaker sections of the society majority of whom lives in rural India. To achieve this noble goal, they designed modus operandi for their development through various constitutional provisions, laid down the principles of protective discrimination that operates particularly in matters of reservation of seats in legislators, educational institutions, and government services.
American anthropologist, Robert Redfield writes that, "style of life" as used here, includes the ... more American anthropologist, Robert Redfield writes that, "style of life" as used here, includes the way of getting a living in so far as these contribute to the shaping of ideas of the good life. The term emphasizes the judgments, implicit or explicit or expressed, as to what right conduct is (1953, 61). Today, we are living in a conflicting world and loosing harmony of individual and social living. This paper explains that DHARMA and religion is not the same thing as MANDIRA (temple) is not like a Hindu Church. DHARMA, therefore, is a way of life than mere faith in God. DHARMA in Indian society, explains this right conduct for human being, and it means one that upholds the universe, the discipline or the code of conduct for the people.
Drafts by Dr. Vijay P R A K A S H Sharma
Vijay Prakash Sharma was born to a landlord Brahmin family at Khaira village under the Kutumba po... more Vijay Prakash Sharma was born to a landlord Brahmin family at Khaira village under the Kutumba police station of Gaya district in Bihar on 20 th November 1954. He was the eldest son of his father and socialized in an extended joint family with fifty members living in a huge house and eating food prepared on one hearth. His grandparents were Sanskrit scholars, practicing Ayurveda, astrology, and sun-worshipping. His family owned vast cultivable land and forest at three different
of Community Development (a collection of letters,instructions, memorandum, circulated among the ... more of Community Development (a collection of letters,instructions, memorandum, circulated among the top bureaucrats and directors of all Institutes of all states, compiled by the Ministry, CDP) is still a masterpiece account of RD in India. He was the one to start Kurushetra, a government sponsored periodical on Rural development during those days.
Anthropology in India has a history of two centuries starting from 1774 AD with the establishment... more Anthropology in India has a history of two centuries starting from 1774 AD with the establishment of The Asiatic society of Bengal which marks the beginning of a scientific tradition in India for the study of “nature and man”(Vidyarthi 1976,4). But Anthropology as academic discipline started 100 years ago with the establishment of first Anthropology department at Culcutta University in 1921. Assessing the development of anthropology in India Vidyarthi (1966) puts it into three phases namely formative(1774 -1919); constructive (1920-1949);and analytical(1950 –onwards) . Surjit Sinha (1968) lends support to Vidyaarthi’s above three distinctive historical phases of development of Anthropology in India.
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Papers by Dr. Vijay P R A K A S H Sharma
Rural development and social change remained a major concern of Anthropologists since the inception of this academic discipline. Anthropologists apply a holistic approach in understanding rural problems to suggest the
development requirement of a particular community, village, or ethnic group. They assume that there is a
connection between social relations, social organizations, and development.
postpartum period can be a game-changer in the developing world’s continuing battle against maternal and infant mortality. In India’s state of Jharkhand—a state grappling with significantly higher rates of maternal deaths than the national average—skilled
birth attendants trained on handling normal deliveries, recognizing complications beyond their capacity, and referring mothers for emergency care are changing and saving lives.
Drafts by Dr. Vijay P R A K A S H Sharma
Rural development and social change remained a major concern of Anthropologists since the inception of this academic discipline. Anthropologists apply a holistic approach in understanding rural problems to suggest the
development requirement of a particular community, village, or ethnic group. They assume that there is a
connection between social relations, social organizations, and development.
postpartum period can be a game-changer in the developing world’s continuing battle against maternal and infant mortality. In India’s state of Jharkhand—a state grappling with significantly higher rates of maternal deaths than the national average—skilled
birth attendants trained on handling normal deliveries, recognizing complications beyond their capacity, and referring mothers for emergency care are changing and saving lives.
This study, like several other such studies, emphasizes the important roles of Sacred Specialists of Sun worship, in maintaining continuity and bringing changes in the centers of Great traditions.
one like them .Currently, Covid-19 is a disease on a global scale, but it is not a universal
phenomenon. Anthropological research is essential for placing it in context. The corona virus
outbreak raises fundamental questions about the politics and narratives of crisis, as well as about
our “ordinary” everyday lives and sociality.