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All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Redefining DisABILITY

Founded in 1955, All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is situated in Raigad District of Mumbai. Initially, it was started as a pilot project by Late DR M.V. SANT and then later acquired by the central government.  It is only one of its kind rehabilitation centres for the person with special ability in India which is fully funded by Ministry of Health and family welfare, Government of India. There are various types of disabilities but this Institution is specially designed for the person with locomotive disabilities. Earlier this institute did not have operation theatre and hence they used to refer such patients to nearby hospitals but now they have their own operation theatre due to which people are getting all type of facilities under one roof. This Institute is started with a goal to provide people with Medical and Social Rehabilitation. The services including (prosthetic appliances) of these institutes are totally free of costs due to which economically an

Maharashtra Mahila Parishad

History and Background of the Maharashtra Mahila Parishad: Maharashtra Mahila Parishad is an Organisation working in the field of women empowerment is an outcome of Women’s movement of the 1990s. At that times, this movement was divided in different ideologies. In India also, this movement was fragmented.  In 1994, Maharashtra government has come up with the Policy for women. Some of the organisation took this policy hand to hand but many organisation criticise this at the execution level. One such organisation was Aanganwadi worker union who was also fighting to ensure the rights of Aanganwadi workers through this policy. Maharashtra Mahila Parishad was founded by the leaders of that movement to ensure the rights of women of marginalised section of the society at the every level of society. It was founded by the Advocate Bharti Sharma with two other members Maharashtra Mahila Parishad was actively working in direction of women empowerment since 1990 but it got affiliation as NGO

A Journey of Rural Entrepreneur Mr. Dhanaji Nade: One Man Army

It is the era of startups, most of youths in service sector is fed up of their 9-5 desk job and wants a startup of his/her own. However only few of them reach the height of success. Whenever we think of Entrepreneur, we think of Youth living in urban setup and have an App which is going to get him/her a million dollar company. Rural entrepreneurship is still not our topic of discussion.  But Mr. Dhanaji Nade is breaking all these stereotypes.  He is the  CEO, Worker, Manager and everything of his Goat Farm named Krishi Vaibhav Goat farm. He has goat farm of one of the most popular breeds of the goat named 'Osmanabadi'. He is in the 37 th year of his life. In the age where people started about their retirement plan, this man started new inning of his life. Three years ago from now, he started his business in the small village named Kasbe Tadwade which is around 55 Km distance from the land of Tuljabhavani, Tuljapur. But it was not at all easy tasks to make a turnover of 10-12

20 Important Things that the Social Worker should have before leaving for field

It can be tough for social worker in India for surviving on field work without proper preparation. Here the preparation means that what things that you should be equipped before leaving your hostel. The first thing in our college orientation was for keeping minimum luggage   preferably  a rack sack or small hand bag.  However after being on field for several days and times, I have come across a list of things that will make less things to be carried for field work in India. So let’s begin with bedding stuff- it is most important because you have to have a good sleep and be fresh the next day for some strenuous work. I will suggest to buy a single size mat . Generally, the house would have mud floor which are quite uneven and this mat will help to even out surface. Over it spread a thick cotton  bed-sheet , which will be quite comfortable. During summer and raining season, one quilt or sheet can be enough to cover yourself. For pillow……you can fold two or three shirt into fold a

Issues faced in Indian Joint Family System

In this patriarchal world, even if the woman gets married to man still they have to take permission for doing anything like going out etc.  It is a common scenario faced by couples in joint family . It is undeniable fact that the couple wants a free space to understand each other. As arrange marriage clearly has two individuals who were strangers to each other. But why does it become a problem? I do not deny the advantages living in joint family like the children stay connected to culture, beliefs and values. In the crisis times (financial or social), everyone is together or parents can leave their children to run important errands. There are other good reasons of living in joint family. However it does have negative side like unnecessary restrictions put over the newly -weds or existing couples. The couple are strangers and it takes time to understand each other needs, likes and dislikes. Naturally it is human nature that every human being wants love and would love the fact tha

Education leading to a Sexist Society

Telangana has become the first state to make gender education   compulsory at the undergraduate level. This has started the debate on gender inequality in a highly patriarchal society. On August 15, 1947, when India got independence it was considered as freedom for all. But equality between the sexes remains a dream even 70 years after independence. Many women’s movements have fought for women to be given their rights. But most of us have grown up with a patriarchal mindset that has deeply penetrated our society for years and is difficult to eradicate. Education is considered the greatest tool for the cultivation of the human mind. Education aims to empower students to question the pre-existing social norms, cultures, and prejudices. I am in my final year of graduation in social sciences. In my 15 years of being in the Indian education system, I have seen students changing their perspective on politics, equality, equity, development, capitalism and many more things. But surprisi