Académique Journal of Quality
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Research Articles
Sustainable Development Goals and NEP 2020: A Review of Related Papers
Bichitra Pegu
Abstract: The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP, 2020), approved by the Government of India on 29 July 2020, represents the most substantial reform of the national education system in over three decades, replacing the 1986 National Policy on Education. This article systematically reviews scholarly literature examining the intersections between NEP 2020 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular attention to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The review synthesises findings from 42 peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and international policy documents published between July 2020 and December 2023. Six principal themes are identified: Early Childhood Care and Education, Multidisciplinary Higher Education, Vocational Skilling, Gender Equity, Environmental Education, and Digital Access. The analysis demonstrates that although NEP 2020 is well aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, significant challenges persist. These include the continued shortfall in achieving the 6% GDP education expenditure target, the lack of an operational Gender Inclusion Fund, the absence of a comprehensive climate education strategy, and a pronounced digital divide between urban and rural regions. This review contributes to the growing body of research on the relationship between education policy and the SDGs in the Global South and offers evidence-based policy recommendations for advancing this work.
Volume II Issue II (Current Issue)
Koch-Rajbangshi People of North Salmara Sub-Division: Social Festivals and Customs
Dr. Swapna Hazarika
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This study examines the social festivals and customary practices of the Koch- Rajbongshi community in the North Salmara Sub-Division of Assam, highlighting their cultural significance and links with agrarian life. Using historical records, field surveys, and household-level data, the study documents major festivals such as Bishuwa, Pushuna, Katigacha, Gocha Dia, Ag Anan, Ori Magan, and Suddhi, and analyses their role in preserving traditional beliefs and social cohesion. The findings reveal that agriculture strongly shapes the community's cultural identity, while persistent educational, economic, and infrastructural disadvantages contribute to socio-economic backwardness. The study underscores the need for inclusive development while safeguarding the community's rich cultural heritage.
Evolving Dynamics of India’s Labour Market: An Empirical Analysis Using PLFS Data (2017-2024)
Dr. Bandita Deka
Abstract: India’s labour market has undergone significant transformations in recent years, shaped by structural economic changes, demographic dynamics and evolving rural-urbanemployment patterns. Despite improvements in education and economic growth, challenges such as gender disparities, regional imbalances and uneven employment opportunities continue to influence labour force participation and unemployment outcomes. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to examine the trajectory of key employment indicators in India during the period 2017-2024 using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India. Adopting a longitudinal analytical framework, the study analyzes trends in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Unemployment Rate (UR) across gender and rural-urban dimensions. The findings reveal a significant increase in female labour force participation, rising from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2024 (calendar year), alongside a steady decline in overall unemployment rates from 6.0% to
3.2%. The analysis also highlights pronounced regional disparities, with states such as Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Sikkim exhibiting substantially higher female LFPR than the national average. However, persistent gender gaps in unemployment remain evident, particularly in urban areas where female unemployment (8.6% in 2024) continues to exceed male unemployment (6.1%). These findings contribute to the literature on developing economy labour markets and provide empirical evidence for policy interventions targeting inclusive employment growth, regional development
strategies and gender equity in workforce participation.
Implementation of Act East Policy (AEP) in North East India:Challenges & Prospects
Dr. Miltan Kumar Acharjee
Abstract: The Act East Policy was launched in 2014 based on the 4 C’s – Culture, Commerce, Connectivity, and Capacity Building as an extension of the Look East Policy to strengthen economic, strategic, and cultural ties with Southeast Asian countries. This policy reflects India’s emphasis on the extended neighborhood in the Asia-Pacific region. Act East Policy provides an interface between North-Eastern India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and beyond. India’s Act East Policy (AEP) is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening India’s relationships with Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region, promoting deeper economic, cultural, and strategic connections. This policy is particularly important for North-East India, which serves as a vital gateway to Southeast Asia due to its geographical location. Consequently, the region’s infrastructure has become essential for the success of the AEP, prioritizing enhancements in connectivity through roads, railways, air networks, and multimodal transport systems. This paper will analyze the challenges of the Act East Policy in the North Eastern states.
Evaluating Indian Judiciary’s Efforts Towards A Biocentric and Ecocentric Jurisprudence from A Green Criminological Frame of Reference
Dr. Parismita Bhagawati
Abstract: Indian environmental jurisprudence has historically developed through constitutional interpretation, public interest litigation, the public trust doctrine, precautionary principle, polluter pays principle, and sustainable development. These doctrines have substantially enlarged the scope of Article 21 of the Constitution of India by recognising the right to a clean and healthy environment as part of the right to life. However, the deeper question is whether Indian courts have merely protected the environment for human welfare, or whether they have moved towards a genuinely biocentric and ecocentric jurisprudence in which animals, species, ecosystems, rivers, wetlands, forests and other natural entities are recognised as having intrinsic moral and legal worth. This paper evaluates the efforts of the Indian judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, High Courts and the National Green Tribunal, towards such a shift. It employs green criminology as its analytical framework because green criminology moves beyond narrow legal definitions of crime and examines environmental harm, ecological victimisation, species justice, state-corporate complicity and structural violence against nature. The paper argues that Indian courts have made important but uneven attempts to move from anthropocentrism to ecocentrism. Judgments such as Centre for Environmental Law v. Union of India, Animal Welfare Board of India v. A. Nagaraja, Mohd. Salim v. State of Uttarakhand, and A. Periyakaruppan v. Principal Secretary show a judicial aspiration towards recognising the intrinsic worth of non-human nature. Similarly, selected National Green Tribunal decisions concerning Kaziranga, Deepor Beel, Deopahar, Baghjan and other Assam-based ecological disputes demonstrate moments of ecological sensitivity. Yet, these efforts remain limited by anthropocentric statutes, development-oriented reasoning, weak enforcement, reliance on parens patriae guardianship, and the continued treatment of nature as a protected object rather than a rights-bearing subject. The paper concludes that Indian environmental jurisprudence is in a transitional stage: it has developed an ecocentric vocabulary, but has not yet institutionalised a fully biocentric or ecocentric legal order.
A Study to Measure Sales Potential and Customer Buying Motives: A Case of Cipla’s Asthalin Inhaler in Khordha District, Odisha, India
Dr. Susmita Das
Abstract: This research article presents a comprehensive study of market potential analysis to detect organizational strengths and weaknesses in pharmaceutical sales, specifically focusing on Cipla's Asthalin Inhaler. The study emphasizes that while gathering sales data is not an analytical effort per se, it substantially and vitally affects the quality of market potential insights. Through systematic sales analysis, management can identify strong and weak territories, high-volume and low-volume products, and customer segments that drive satisfactory or unsatisfactory sales volume. The research objectives include examining Asthalin's product range, comparing its market potential against competitors, understanding customer buying motives, and estimating its market share in Khordha district, Odisha, India. Utilizing a sample of 100
respondents (40 pharmacists, 40 customers, and 20 doctors) across four clusters (Bhubaneswar, Khordha Town, Jatni, and Balugaon), the study employs simple random sampling within cluster sampling. Findings reveal that Asthalin enjoys a dominant market share (approximately 61%), positive buying attitudes driven primarily by efficacy (54% of customers), and high customer satisfaction (88% very satisfied). The article concludes that converting raw sales data into actionable
intelligence enables sales managers to allocate future sales efforts effectively and take corrective action when margins are insufficient. Based on the findings, several suggestions are proposed for Cipla's sales management, including targeted rural interventions, alternative promotional strategies, and enhanced doctor engagement programs. The study's limitations include small sample size, cross-sectional design, and geographic constraints.
Artificial Intelligence in Geographical Research: Solution or Challenge for Newcomers?
Dipankar Paul
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed research practices in Geographical Science, raising the question of whether it acts as a solution or a challenge for researchers, particularly newcomers. This study evaluates the role of AI across both Physical and Human Geography, focusing on tools such as ChatGPT, Scite, and Meta AI. Findings suggest that a large proportion of researchers (approximately 92.12%) use AI for paraphrasing and language improvement, which is generally acceptable when applied ethically. However, significant limitations exist: AI systems may generate inaccurate or misleading information, especially in quantitative analysis and data interpretation, due to their reliance on pre-trained datasets and sensitivity to prompt quality. The study highlights that improper or excessive dependence on AI can compromise research validity and critical thinking, particularly in data calculation and context-specific geographical analysis. Therefore, while AI enhances efficiency and accessibility in research workflows, it should be used cautiously as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for domain knowledge, field-based investigation, and methodological rigour, emphasizing the need for a balanced integration of AI and traditional research approaches in future geographical studies (Figure 1).
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Mohammad Kashif Taufeeque
Abstract: The growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education has brought noticeable changes in the way teaching and learning take place today. In recent years, universities have increasingly adopted AI-based tools such as intelligent tutoring systems, chatbots, and adaptive learning platforms to improve both instructional methods and student learning experiences. This study examines the impact of AI on higher education by focusing on both its opportunities and associated challenges. The paper is based on a qualitative analysis of existing literature, including academic studies, reports, and policy documents. It finds that AI has contributed positively by making learning more personalized, interactive, and accessible. Students are able to receive immediate feedback and tailored learning support, which can improve their understanding and academic performance (Holmes et al., 2019). At the same time, teachers benefit from AI through reduced administrative workload and better insights into student progress. However, the study also points out several concerns. Issues such as data privacy, ethical use of technology and increasing dependence on AI tools among students cannot be ignored (Selwyn, 2019). In some cases, excessive reliance on AI may affect critical thinking and originality in academic work. Additionally, unequal access to digital resources remains a challenge, especially in developing regions.
The role of Assamese women in India’s freedom struggle and the Impact of patriarchal society on them
Arpita Dowarah & Marina Lakra
Abstract: The role of women in any society plays a significant part in the development of culture of that society. India has great women with different political social and cultural existence. As we know that Indian people irrespective sex, caste and creed took part in the long struggle against British Colonialism. In this view we can say that women of Assam also played an important part in the freedom struggle with great initiative and have its distinct identity in past heritage. In this paper an attempted is being made to highlight the role of women of Assam in India’s freedom struggle which helped them to reshape their identity and lives for the national causes. Along with that another objective of this paper is to highlight the struggle faced by the women in patriarchal society during India’s freedom movement. For collection of data both primary and secondary source of data will be used for the research purpose. Secondary data will be focused more as data will collected through journals, newsletter, magazines, newspaper, and government documents, e-resources available dairies and audio visual documentaries.
A Decadal Analysis of Digital Financial Inclusion in India: Trends, Challenges and Policy Implications
Dr. Puneet Kumar Srivastava
Abstract: Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) has become a critical component of India's economic development strategy during the last decade. The integration of financial services with digital technologies has significantly enhanced access to banking, payments, savings, credit, and insurance services among previously underserved populations. Initiatives such
as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Aadhaar-enabled services, Digital India, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have transformed India's financial landscape and contributed to the expansion of financial inclusion. This study examines the trends, challenges, and policy implications of digital financial inclusion in India from 2014 to 2024. The study is based on secondary data collected from RBI reports, NPCI publications, World Bank databases, Economic Surveys, and published research articles. Descriptive statistics, trend analysis, CAGR, correlation, and regression models have been proposed to evaluate the determinants of digital financial inclusion. The findings indicate that PMJDY account penetration, UPI transactions, internet accessibility, and fintech innovations have significantly contributed to digital financial inclusion. However, digital illiteracy, cybersecurity concerns, infrastructure gaps, and regional disparities continue to hinder inclusive participation. The study suggests that strengthening digital literacy, improving cybersecurity frameworks, expanding digital infrastructure, and promoting responsible fintech innovation are essential for achieving sustainable digital financial inclusion.
The Future of Family Demography in India: Fertility Transition, Family Transformation, and Emerging Policy Challenges
Dr. Sabita Soren
Abstract: Family demography is undergoing a profound transformation in India as a result of declining fertility, increasing educational attainment, delayed marriage, urbanisation, and population ageing. Understanding these changes is essential for assessing the future trajectory of family structures and their implications for social and economic development. This study examines long-term demographic trends in Assam, Bihar, and Kerala, representing distinct stages of demographic transition in India. Using secondary data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), Census of India, Sample Registration System (SRS), and other official demographic sources, the study analyses changes in fertility, female literacy, marriage patterns, urbanisation, household size, and population ageing from 1991 to 2021. The findings reveal substantial interstate variation in demographic transition. Kerala has reached an advanced stage characterised by below-replacement fertility, high female literacy, delayed marriage, and increasing population ageing. Bihar continues to experience relatively higher fertility and larger family sizes despite gradual improvements in educational and social indicators. Assam represents a transitional demographic regime marked by rapid fertility decline and improving human development outcomes. The study further demonstrates that female education, delayed marriage, and urbanisation are closely associated with declining fertility and the emergence of smaller household structures. At the same time, population ageing is becoming an increasingly important demographic challenge, particularly in states that have completed the fertility transition. The analysis suggests that India's demographic future will be characterised by smaller families, greater female empowerment, and growing regional diversity in demographic outcomes. The study concludes that state- specific policy interventions focusing on education, reproductive health, social protection, and elderly care are essential for addressing emerging demographic challenges and ensuring sustainable development in the coming decades.
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Alcohol Use in Sikkim: the Tradition and its Transition
Dr Pabitra Sharma
Abstract: This paper examines the socio-cultural and anthropological dimensions of alcohol consumption in Sikkim, a Himalayan borderland shaped by migration, highland ecology, and ethnic diversity (Tran; Sinha and Subba 45; Bhattacharyya 23). Situated at the crossroads of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and West Bengal, the region reflects a long
history of cultural synthesis and coexistence (Gurung 45; Bhattacharya 72). Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on primary data from fieldwork and personal interviews conducted in 2017, which are re-analysed alongside relevant secondary sources. It traces the transition from traditional fermented beverages such as jaanr and raksi to Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), highlighting shifts driven by consumer culture and capitalism. Using the framework of Cynthia Enloe, the paper interprets alcohol as a site of power, identity formation, and gender negotiation. The analysis highlights the persistence of indigenous brewing practices alongside processes of commodification, as well as evolving patterns of women’s participation and emerging concerns around dependency. The paper argues that alcohol serves as a critical lens to understand the intersections of tradition, modernity, and socio-economic change in contemporary Sikkim.
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The Psychology of Silence in ESL Classrooms: A Qualitative Study of Anxiety, Confidence, and Classroom Participation
Sagarika Goswami
Abstract: Classroom quietness is a widespread occurrence in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms and is frequently connected with restricted involvement. Nevertheless, silence is shaped by a complicated interaction of psychological, sociocultural, and contextual elements. This chapter investigates classroom silence through the viewpoints of foreign language nervousness, self-assurance, readiness to communicate, and sociocultural impacts. Drawing upon major theories and empirical research, it examines how communication anxiety, fear of adverse evaluation, diminished confidence, classroom interactions, and cultural conventions influence learners’ participation behaviours. The chapter also emphasises the beneficial aspects of silence, including contemplation, cognitive interpretation, and alternative methods of engagement. By reconceptualising silence as both an obstacle and a learning asset, the chapter provides pedagogical perspectives for encouraging inclusive, supportive, and communicative ESL learning settings.
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From Environmental Awareness to Participatory Governance: Nature's Beckon's Ecological Education Model in Assam
Shrutilekha Barman
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Environmental education is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy for promoting sustainable development; however, its contribution to participatory environmental governance through grassroots initiatives remains underexplored, particularly in the biodiversity-rich landscapes of Northeast India. This paper examines how Nature's Beckon, a pioneering environmental non-governmental organization in Assam, employs ecological education to foster environmental awareness, ethical responsibility, and community participation in conservation. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study draws on structured surveys, semi- structured interviews, field observations, and documentary sources to examine the organization's educational initiatives and their governance implications. The findings reveal that Nature's Beckon's programmes extend beyond conventional awareness campaigns by integrating experiential learning, ecological ethics, and youth engagement, thereby cultivating ecological consciousness, encouraging community stewardship, and strengthening participatory approaches to environmental governance. Initiatives such as school outreach programmes, nature camps, and community engagement demonstrate how ecological education can facilitate behavioural change and foster collective responsibility for biodiversity conservation. The study further identifies challenges, including limited institutional integration, dependence on voluntary participation and sustaining long-term behavioural change. It argues that NGO-led ecological education should be understood not merely as a means of disseminating environmental nowledge but as an informal governance mechanism that complements state-led conservation efforts. By linking environmental education with participatory governance, the paper contributes to contemporary debates on environmental governance and highlights the significance of grassroots educational initiatives in advancing sustainable conservation in Northeast India.
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Exploring Familial Conflicts in Mitra Phukan’s The Collector’s Wife: A Study
Sheikh Barkat Ullah & Dr Bondita Baruah
Abstract: The rich and variegated literature of North-East India is a tapestry of oral traditions, lived histories, diverse ethnic voices and struggles for identity. Among the various themes projected in the literature of North-East India such as oral and mythic foundations, landscape, histories of conflict and resilience and others, women’s voices and gendered realities also occupy an important area. This paper attempts to explore the dynamics of familial conflict in Mitra Phukan’s The Collector’s Wife. In doing so, the paper will examine relevant factors of traditional family structure, patriarchal roles, conflict between tradition and modernity and how these factors contributing to distasteful familial relationship pose as emotional and psychological challenge for women and lead to familial disintegration. The paper will endeavour to expose how women endure the double burden of patriarchy and identity while being socio-culturally marginalized as the other and being in conflict with marital loneliness and isolation, professional and personal responsibilities. Raymond Williams’, Edward Said and Gayatri C Spivak’s concepts of “way of life”, “other” and the “subaltern” will be explored to for qualitative analysis.
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A comparative study of the GSDP growth rates of Assam and GDP growth rates of India from 2016-17 to 2024-2025
Abinash Chetry
Abstract: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) are the important measuring indicators of economic growth. The study compares the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Assam with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India covering the financial year from 2016-17 to 2024-25. In the study the annual percentage growth figures of India’s GDP and Assam’s GSDP are used, the descriptive statistics are calculated using MS Excel, etc. and the differences in performance are interpreted. The data for this study was collected from the Assam budget 2025-2026 highlights. The study finds that average GSDP growth rate of Assam is about 12.4% while India's average growth is about 10.1% over this nine years period, implying that Assam has frequently grown faster than the national average, albeit with greater volatility.
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