PUBLICATION PROCESS

Author: Dr. Dhirendra Nath Ghosh

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030200001

Abstract: The Gupta period is regarded as one of the most significant phases in ancient Indian history because of its socio-economic development and cultural achievements. This study examines the socioeconomic changes during the Gupta age with special focus on trade, agriculture and urban development. Agriculture formed the foundation of the Gupta economy, and expansion of cultivation, irrigation and land grants strengthened rural production and revenue collection. Trade and commerce developed through internal markets and overseas connections with Southeast Asia, China and parts of the Roman world. Merchants and guilds played an important role in economic activities, craft production and urban growth. Urban centers such as Pataliputra, Ujjain and Mathura became important centers of trade, administration and culture (Sharma, 2005). The study also examines the impact of land grants, taxation and social hierarchy on Gupta society. Historical evidence from inscriptions, coins, literary texts and archaeological findings shows that the Gupta period experienced both economic prosperity and structural changes in society. The study concludes that the socio-economic developments of the Gupta age played a major role in shaping the economic and cultural foundations of later Indian history (Thapar, 2002).

Keywords: Gupta Period, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce, Urbanization, Socio-Economic Changes.

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Author: Marina Khatun

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030200002

Abstract: Land use patterns, agricultural production, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic growth in rural areas are all significantly influenced by vegetative cover. An exceptional illustration of how natural vegetation, agricultural land, woodland patches, wetlands, and human settlements interact to produce the regional landscape may be found in the northern West Bengal district of Dakshin Dinajpur. With rich alluvial soils, widespread farming, and little forest cover, the district is primarily agricultural. Through soil protection, moisture retention, biodiversity support, and agricultural appropriateness, vegetation affects how land is used. By examining the physical environment, agricultural methods, forest distribution, settlement expansion, and environmental challenges, this paper investigates the relationship between vegetative cover and land use patterns in Dakshin Dinajpur. The study’s foundation is secondary data gathered from pertinent academic literature, district statistical handbooks, and government records. The results show that the district’s traditional vegetative landscape has changed due to population pressure, infrastructure development, and agricultural expansion. Nonetheless, vegetation still affects land capability, ecological balance, cropping intensity, and settlement dispersion. In order to ensure environmental conservation and balanced regional growth, the study emphasizes the significance of integrated land use planning, social forestry, and sustainable vegetation management.

Keywords: Agricultural Production, Environmental Sustainability, Socioeconomic Growth, Natural Vegetation, Agricultural Land, Woodland Patches, Wetlands, Agricultural Methods, Dakshin Dinajpur.

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Author: Dr. Santoshi Bhagat

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030200003

Abstract: From the early modern era until the eighteenth century, Bengal’s silk industry played a significant role in South Asian and international trade. Bengal became a vital supplier to both domestic and foreign markets because of its reputation for producing highquality raw silk and silk fabrics. But under British colonial control, the structure of labor, trade, and silk manufacturing underwent significant changes in the nineteenth century. This article explores the historical development of Bengal’s silk industry between tradition and modernity, examining the effects of global market integration, technological advancements, colonial economic policies, and changing production patterns. The study contends that Bengal’s silk industry underwent a complicated process of restructuring in which ancient practices coexisted with new commercial and industrial pressures, rather than viewing the nineteenth century as merely a time of decline. The essay illustrates how producers and merchants adjust to shifting economic situations by looking at labor relations, manufacturing, trade networks, and sericulture. The history of Bengal silk sheds light on larger processes of industrial development, colonial transformation, and international economic integration in South Asia during the nineteenth century.

Keywords: Bengal silk, sericulture, colonial economy, industrial change, trade networks, nineteenth century, British India.

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Author: Samir Mandal

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030200004

Abstract: Parental attitudes play a pivotal role in shaping girls’ educational trajectories, particularly among marginalized communities such as Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India. This study investigates the determinants influencing SC parents’ attitudes toward their daughters’ continuation in education beyond the secondary level. Conducted in Purulia district, West Bengal, the research examines the interplay of socio-economic status, parental literacy, cultural norms, and structural factors such as school accessibility and infrastructure. Using a mixedmethod approach, the study identifies key barriers, including economic hardship, patriarchal expectations, and limited awareness of educational benefits, as well as facilitators such as government schemes, maternal support, and community awareness. Findings underscore the complex interrelationship between socio-cultural, economic, and structural determinants in shaping parental support for girls’ higher education. The study offers insights for policymakers, educators, and community stakeholders to design contextually relevant interventions that enhance parental encouragement, reduce gender disparities, and promote inclusive educational development.

Keywords: Scheduled Castes, Parental Attitude, Girls’ Education, Socio-Economic Status, Educational Continuation

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Author: Dr. Bimal Mandal

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030200005

Abstract: The present study explores the continuity and educational relevance of the teachings embodied in The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna within the context of contemporary education. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, moral uncertainty, social fragmentation, and increasing materialism, there is a growing need for an educational framework that promotes holistic human development. Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings, though primarily spiritual in nature, contain profound educational implications related to character formation, value cultivation, self-realization, religious harmony, and humanistic development.

The study adopts a qualitative and philosophical research approach based on documentary and content analysis of primary and secondary sources. It critically examines the educational principles reflected in The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna and analyzes their continuity in modern educational thought, particularly in the areas of value education, inclusive education, and holistic personality development. The investigation further explores the relevance of Sri Ramakrishna’s ideals of truth, compassion, universalism, and spiritual awakening in addressing contemporary educational challenges.

The findings reveal that Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings provide a strong foundation for an inclusive, valueoriented, and transformative educational framework. The study concludes that his Gospel continues to inspire educational thought by emphasizing the harmonious development of intellectual, moral, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of human personality, thereby contributing significantly to the creation of a humane and ethically grounded educational system in the twenty-first century.

Keywords: Sri Ramakrishna’s Gospel, Value Education, Holistic Development, Character Formation, Transformative Education.

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