Volume 13 | Issue 4 | April-2025

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Most of the articles generally focus on money, being one of the major factors which generally influences one to opt for choosing their job being a sex worker. Sex work is often characterized by images of coercion, poverty, hardship, and powerlessness. There is also another side of the story that is in one of the articles girls between the age of 18-22 described shows that there is no choice for shifting the profession from being a sex worker to another of their choice because of poverty, lack of job options and family responsibilities drove the girls into the job of sex workers. Earning gave them meaning and purpose and the dependency on the family and the need to be self-sufficient forced girls to go for something where they can protect at least their own lives." Protect" works as an irony here as in reality some of them have completely sacrificed their lives as they had no other choice. In this paper, we shall generally focus on the minds of sex workers and how they are depleted daily. This study aimed to investigate the intercorrelation between the sex worker and poverty from a socio-economic perspective basically. The study employed a primary study with quantitative samples. Some of the samples were collected from semi-urban areas and most of them are based on reliable secondary information. The findings suggest that poverty is a significant factor in driving women to enter sex work. The study found that poverty, lack of education, and limited employment opportunities were the main factor driving women to enter sex work. The study also revealed that sex workers faced multiple vulnerabilities, including sexual violence, health risks, and social stigma. These vulnerabilities further perpetuate the cycle of poverty among sex workers. Furthermore, the study showed that sex work is a survival strategy for women living in poverty. However, the income earned from sex work is often unstable and insufficient to meet their basic needs, leading to further financial insecurity. The study recommends the development of policies that address the root cause of poverty, including providing education and employment opportunities for women.

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Poverty, Sex Workers, Socio-Economic Perspective, Sexual Violence, Financial Insecurity.

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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a transformative shift in India's educational landscape, replacing the 1986 policy after over three decades. Emphasizing accessibility, equity, quality, and accountability, the NEP introduces a new 5+3+3+4 structure, promotes early childhood education, mother tongue instruction, vocational training from Grade 6, and holistic learning through flexible subject choices. Higher education reforms aim to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio to 50% by 2035, foster institutional autonomy, and encourage research via a National Research Foundation. While the policy envisions a more inclusive, skill-based, and globally competitive education system, it faces challenges related to implementation, funding, and potential centralization. Overall, NEP 2020 aspires to position India as a global knowledge hub and nurture future-ready citizens.

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BREAKING DOWN THE NEW EDUCATION POLICY: WHAT IT MEANS FOR STUDENTS

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Industries fuel economic growth and enhance the productivity which raise the standard living in the nation. The index of industrial production (IIP) is an index which gives details about the growth of various sectors in an economy including mining, electricity and manufacturing industries. which helps to measure the short-term changes in the volume of production of industrial products. However, the research on industrial productivity sheds light on the performance of Tamil Nadu' industrial production in comparison with the state of Kerala' industrial production for the period of 2022 - 23 to 2023 - mid of 2024. The methodology incorporates secondary data analysis acquired from the official state government websites. The analysis revealed that Tamil Nadu' productivity was 155units index, while was 96.94 units index for 2022 - 23. In 2023 - 24 the Tamil Nadu's was 150.4 units index while for Kerala its 93.43 units' index. The findings imply the Tamil Nadu had performed better in mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors. In 2023 - 24 Kerala' manufacturing industry has performed better.

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Index of industrial production, Kerala, mining, manufacturing, electricity

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India has been exhibiting a rather promising and trend setting growth trajectory for all the nations across the globe over the past few years. The technological and scientific advancements are off the roof and portends a favorable environment for India in all respect. The growth centric plans of the Indian economy are supposedly effective but only for the upper echelons of the nations. Celebrating the achievements also calls for looking at the inadequacies and filling in the gaps. Among the oppressed the women have been the most substantially affected in terms of social and cultural imbalances. There is no denial of the fact that there has been a colossal evolution of the condition of women from what it was 20 or 30 years ago. But this growth has been showing signs of falter since the past few years where the policies have become presumptuous of already attaining its goals of equality and development. The main cause for the dwindling development can be rooted to the patriarchal norms and gender inequalities still existent in the contemporary era of egalitarianism. With much efforts put in to bring women out of the shackles of the household chores and drudgery, the quest to make them independent in all respect is still an ongoing one when it comes to education and employment. Women frequently experience disparity and inequality in workplaces in the form of pay scale differences, delayed promotions, sexual harassments etc. This article is an attempt to critically analyze how male dominance and supremacy has played a crucial role in staggering the growth of women in various spheres of life even with innumerable schemes and policies adopted for their progress

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Patriarchy, inequality, unskilled, gender gap and women empowerment.

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In today's rapidly globalizing world, businesses are facing a myriad of challenges, including mounting environmental degradation, increasing social inequalities, and rising economic disparities. The business models of the past, which prioritized profit maximization and shareholder interests, are increasingly being questioned due to their negative externalities, such as environmental harm, social inequity, and unsustainable growth. In response, an urgent call has emerged for companies to integrate ethical practices and Corporate Social Responsibility into their business strategies, recognizing that profit and purpose can coexist in ways that benefit both business and society. This paper delves into the roles that business ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility play in fostering sustainable and inclusive global growth. By reviewing a wide array of academic literature, international frameworks, and case studies, including the remarkable contributions of the Art of Living Foundation, the paper articulates how businesses can effectively integrate ethical principles and social responsibility to drive positive environmental, social, and economic change. Through this exploration, it becomes evident that embedding ethics into the core of business strategies is not merely an idealistic endeavor or a moral obligation, but a strategic necessity for long-term success and global well-being.

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environmental degradation, ethical, sustainable, inclusive, global, moral

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Islamic finance, based on the bedrock of Shariah principles of equality and justice, is emerging as the key player in the global push in formulating Innovative strategies for a sustainable and inclusive global future. Innovative strategies which include the development of Shariah compliant Islamic bonds, known as 'Sukuk', used primarily to finance renewable energy projects, water management systems and importantly sustainable agriculture. Sukuk - Islamic bonds, have gained ground as they address urgent climate challenges and align financial investment with environmental caring and protection of natural resources and its careful usage. Islamic microfinance and Islamic Insurance - Takaful, find solutions for underprivileged communities. Marginalised populations find a social safe haven and opportunistic facilities in the provisions of Interest free Islamic loans and co-operative risk sharing, providing entrepreneurial channels for overall social growth and Inclusion to be part of the development. A quiet revolution is occurring with technological advancements such as Blockchain and Fintech solutions, which are synergistically elevating the efficacy of Islamic finance by enhancing transparency, reducing costs, and expanding access to Shari'ah-compliant financial services. Innovations like these bring the traditional and digital economies closer for a better Inclusivity. Islamic finance, intrinsically prohibits activities which are harmful to society with its ethical investment strategies, shielding investors from speculation risks and/or making investments in industries banned by principles, like gambling, Alcohol manufacturing for personal consumption, or Weapons manufacturing for mass destruction and more such activities.

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Innovative Strategies in Islamic Finance for a Sustainable and Inclusive Global Future

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In today's technical world the influencer marketing plays a very vital role to creating or to promoting a brand digitally. This study is all about nike influencers marketing strategy how they promote their product, how influencer marketing create the brand reputation and which strategy they using for promoting their product. This research paper giving a clearity about how to choose right influencers or right strategies by awaring about customer needs and customer demand. This research looks how influencer marketing helps nike to becoming more trustable for customer of nike. In plus point the nike influencers have a creative strategies to connect with the new customers and make a strong relationship with their audience. Generally this paper focused on how influencer marketing helps to brand to create or to build a more sales by using creative marketing strategies.

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Influencer marketing, Brand Reputation, Influencer strategies, Power of influencer, Customer engagement, Digital world, Nike

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Th?s analys?s exam?nes how flex?ble work arrangements sha?e workfor?e eff???en?y a?ross edu?at?onal ?nst?tut?ons ?n Ind?a's Ahmednagar d?str??t. Data was ?olle?ted from 207 em?loyees through stru?tured quest?onna?res, w?th quant?tat?ve methods em?loyed to assess ?onne?t?ons between s?hedule flex?b?l?ty and seven key ?nd??ators: ?erforman?e metr??s, work-l?fe ?ntegrat?on, ?rofess?onal fulf?llment, attendan?e rel?ab?l?ty, t?meliness, learner a?h?evement, and team ?oord?nat?on. Em?loyees o?erat?ng under flex?ble arrangements frequently re?ort enhan?ed ?erforman?e metr??s alongs?de ?m?roved boundary management between ?rofess?onal and ?ersonal domains. O?erat?onal data further l?nks s?hedule ada?tab?l?ty to stronger attendan?e ?atterns and redu?ed tard?ness ?n??dents. Notably, 73% of res?ondents ?nd??ated ?er?e?ved benef?ts for student a?adem?? engagement, wh?le ?ollaborat?ve workflows showed no measurable deter?orat?on. A ?r?t??al ?ns?ght. One that ?hallenges trad?t?onal off??e-?entr?? models. Methodolog??al ?onstra?nts are noted, ?n?lud?ng geogra?h?? ?on?entrat?on and rel?an?e on self-re?orted survey data. The absen?e of metr??s tra?k?ng stress ?nd??ators, ?nnovat?on rates, and retent?on ?atterns ?resents l?m?tat?ons. Wh?le ?rel?m?nary f?nd?ngs suggest favorable ?orrelat?ons, ?om?rehens?ve long?tud?nal stud?es a?ross d?verse Ind?an reg?ons are re?ommended to val?date ?ausal relat?onsh??s. Strateg?? ?m?lementat?on frameworks should be develo?ed to balan?e o?erat?onal flex?b?l?ty w?th ?nst?tut?onal a??ountab?l?ty requ?rements.

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Flex?ble Work Arrangements, Em?loyee Produ?t?v?ty, Work-L?fe Balan?e, Job Sat?sfa?t?on, Em?loyee Performan?e, Ind?a, Ahmednagar D?str??t

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mean a world promise on which India has been working hard to become a developed nation by 2047. This includes an amalgamation of several goals, among which localization is an important element integrated into national development objectives. The vision was further emphasized when India held the G20 Presidency. This research paper shall bring out the various goals emphasized by Sustainable Development Goals India Index 2023-24 in their accomplishment referring to unflinching commitment of India towards undertaking sustainability and inclusive growth. Use of descriptive and analytical methods is the way by which the researcher has done his work.

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SDG, Active Participation, NITI Aayog, Economic Development, Knowledge exchange, Social Growth, etc.

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The digital backdrop of India has been showcasing commendable capabilities for a developing economy. However, the gender inclusivity in digitalization has been underwhelming given the rapid growth of the sector. In various parts of the world, when given non- discriminatory access to the digital resources, women have manifested praiseworthy rendition of maneuvering tech- driven growth in the economy, fostering efficiency and inclusive growth. This can be propitiously administered to the Indian economy as well to harness the untapped productive segments of the population which unfortunately is dominated by the female echelon. AI- driven tools, fintech solutions and digital trading platforms have all have emerged as pivotal enablers of global market access, particularly for women entrepreneurs in India. By leveraging digital tools and e-commerce solutions, these entrepreneurs can surpass traditional barriers i.e., limited access to capital, market information, and distribution networks. This paper is effort to understand how women can become catalysts of digital transformation which will not only impact the holistic growth of the economy but also ensure equal opportunities for women to partake in the technological remodelling through targeted technical interventions. The novelty of the study is its attempt to not barely identify women as beneficiaries of the digital revamping but to recognise them as leaders and innovators who are equipped to enhance its possibilities. The major objectives of the study would be to analyse how AI- driven technology and digital platforms will reshape the job setting for the Indian women and to recommend suggestions to enable them to steer through AI- powered economy. The research will undertake a quantitative approach focusing on the group of women working in the IT and tech industries, entrepreneurs running businesses through e- commerce platforms and gig workers.

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digital, women, sustainable, fintech, AI, Tamil Nadu

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