Volume 13 | Issue 7 |

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The growing demand for affordable housing poses significant challenges for Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) tasked with implementing low-income housing schemes. This paper critically examines the key issues faced by LSGIs, including financial constraints, administrative bottlenecks, technical capacity gaps, and socio-political complexities. It highlights how structural deficiencies, land acquisition hurdles, and inadequate stakeholder coordination further complicate project execution. Drawing on case studies, field observations, and policy analyses, the paper identifies patterns of success and failure across different regions. It argues for the urgent need to strengthen institutional frameworks, enhance participatory planning mechanisms, and promote innovative financing models to improve outcomes. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how grassroots governance structures can be better equipped to deliver inclusive and sustainable housing solutions, offering practical recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

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House, Housing Scheme, Low Income Housing, Local Governance, Sustainable Housing

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The present study confers to the fabrication and its characterization of AA 7075 alloy based nano composites with Yttrium nano (Y) particulate reinforcements. Ultrasonication technique was adopted for fabrication of the composite, this process will combine the advantages of ultrasonic probe as well as stir casting process. This will improve the uniform dispersion of nanoparticles due to ultrasonic cavitation effect and avoid the settlement agglomeration of nano particles in metal matrix and the grain size formation is controlled. An average particle size of less than 100nm was used as reinforcement to disperse in matrix. The prepared composites later subjected to various mechanical, optical image tests and results are studied. The test was carried out in accordance with the ASTM Standards on the alloy and nanocomposites. The effects of change in weight fraction of reinforcements on the distribution of particles, particle- matrix interfacial reactions, physical as well as mechanical properties were reported. Composites are widely used in many automotive, nuclear technologies, shipping industries and aerospace structures due to their greater weight savings. Overall, the investigational outcomes are very interesting and motivates to do further more projects.

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Yttrium Nanoparticles, Metal Matrix Nanocomposites, Ultrasonication Process, Nano Reinforcement and Composite Materials.

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The 5th century which saw the first development of art and architecture in Assam was succeeded to the Ahom period, although later in the period of late fourteenth century, the Ahom period saw its art and architectural zenith in the late seventeenth century, for example, the Umananda temple in Guwahati, Assam. The Dhandi dol was one of those temples built during the late seventeenth century when the Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha was ruling over the state. Although the temple building has the regional belief that it was built during the days of Sulikpha alias Lora Raja between his reigning period 1679-81 C.E., there is no concrete evidence to prove this belief. Moreover, the architectural remain i.e. the temple plinth and a top part of the temple signifies the architectural development that began in the late 17th century. The Nagara temple architecture of North India is clearly depicted in the temple elements such as the garbhagrha, antarala and mandapa. Also, the few sculptures excavated depicts the Ahom sculptural style, like the round face with wide nostrils and larger lips, facial expression remaining stiff and sometimes having a brief smile on it or totally absent. As a part of the methodology, a field visit was made to the location and several secondary sources were used.

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Dol, Temple Architecture, Temple Plinth, Sculpture, Late Medieval, Ahom

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This study investigates how gender norms shape and constrain the aspirations of rural Indian youth, drawing inspiration from Nandini Sundar's anthropological perspective. Based on qualitative field interviews with adolescents aged 15-18 across rural communities, it explores how access to education, digital exposure, and social expectations influence career and life dreams differently by gender. While many girls express ambition for further education and non-traditional careers, structural barriers--especially restricted digital access, mobility limitations, and entrenched gender roles--limit these aspirations. Boys enjoy broader occupational imagination. The research highlights generational shifts driven by female role models, digital literacy initiatives, and educational reforms. Policy recommendations include gender-transformative pedagogy, equitable digital access, community-based empowerment, and skill-skilling initiatives that foster more inclusive aspiration pathways

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"Breaking Boundaries: Gender Roles and the Evolving Dreams of Rural Youth in India" in the works of Nandini Sundar

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Construction, which was basic to developmental activities provides vital infrastructure such as transport, communications, power, water, and accommodation. This project evaluates existing regulations and importance given to the safety management in the construction industry. It also discusses problems associated with enforcing safety regulations at construction sites. So, in order to identify the safety issues and problems, a questionnaire survey was conducted in sites and employees of the construction companies. From the collected data, we identify several factors which define the safety issues prevailing in the site. A detailed secondary study was conducted to view about the various problems associated with enforcing safety regulations at construction sites. The results of a questionnaire survey were used for the analysis through SPSS and ranking of the factors are found. Pareto analysis was carried out and based on the analysis it is found that the factors and sub-factors influencing safety and health management are the allocation of specific budget for safety requirements, agreement with insurance companies and financial motivation to application of safety under the main factor on economic investment and the sub factor of taking safety into account when designing a project improves safety under the main factor on project planning and design is in disagreement with safety and health management.

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Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Construction Industry Hazards, Risk Assessment and Accident Prevention.

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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is an ultra-light weight concrete. It can weigh as little as 1/5 as much as ordinary concrete due to its distinct cellular structure featuring more tiny pockets of trapped air by the formation of hydrogen air bubbles. This cellular structure gives AAC a number of exceptional physical characteristics. AAC consists of basic materials that are widely available. These include cement, lime, fly ash, gypsum and aluminum powder as forming agent with different proportion. Fly ash, the raw material used in the greatest volume in AAC, is one of the world's most abundant natural resources. The finished product is up to five times the volume of the raw materials used with a forming agent. Due to this increase in volume, AAC is very resource efficient. It is one of the materials which can produce light weight, energy efficiency, strength and environmentally friendly concrete compared to conventional concrete. But the increase in aluminum powder content caused a decrease in the compressive strength and density of aerated concrete. The use of AAC block also reduce the requirement of material like cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. This experimental study deals with the increase in compressive strength by changing the mix proportion and the density is decreased as compared to the conventional concrete.

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Aluminum Powder, Porosity, Lightweight Concrete, Sustainable Construction, Compressive Strength and Cementitious Composites.

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Adhikaram ghadanayum bhashayum loosifaril

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Adhikaram ghadanayum bhashayum loosifaril

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The global agriculture industry faces numerous challenges including declining arable land, climate variability, and the increasing demand for food production. Precision farming, empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technology, has emerged as a transformative solution. This paper presents a novel AI-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) framework for precision agriculture, integrating multi-modal sensor fusion, edge computing, and deep learning to revolutionize crop management. The proposed approach includes data-driven crop monitoring, intelligent resource management, real-time disease and pest detection, and yield prediction. Leveraging AI algorithms such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), support vector machines (SVMs), and deep learning, drones can autonomously gather, process, and interpret multi-spectral data. The study highlights how AI-driven drones can enhance sustainability, reduce labor costs, and support data-driven farming decisions for global food security. This enables targeted interventions, reduces resource wastage, and enhances productivity. The paper evaluates system architecture, technical components, real-world case studies, implementation challenges, and future directions for scalable and sustainable adoption.

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Precision Agriculture, AI Drones, Smart Farming, Computer Vision, Crop Monitoring, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

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In Sanskrit Literature, the poeticians use various literary devices to enhance the beauty of k?vya. Ala?k?ras bear a significant role in enhancing the beauty of poetry. The Upama and the R?paka are the most common devices in poetry of any language with subtle implications into verieties. Conceits are one among them. In English literature conceits forms a very special kind of metaphor. As in English literature conceits are the metaphorical expression itself but it has some specific changes occurs as referring to Sanskrit literature. It is the Vakrokti theory of Kuntaka that attracts our attention to the context of conceits. Kuntaka maintains that the Vakrokti constitutes the only possible embellishment or Ala?k?ra of poetry. Vakrokti, as Kuntaka holds, the only possible to ?abda and artha and also so called poetic figures are but different aspects of vakrokti. It acts as a mode of expression being essential in poetry, it underlies and forms the substance of all poetic figures. In Vakrokti, vakrata includes everything from alliteration to diction. It is Upac?ra vakrata, like the conceit of Engish Poetry, frees itself from all restrains. So many examples can be drawn from the works of Sanskrit poets. Here in this paper shows how Upac?ra vakrata or conceits reflected as used by poets of that time as a literary device.

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Conceits, Upac?ra vakrata, Vakrokti.

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Introduction- The period of pregnancy is a period of rapid growth and changes. Pregnancy is both joyous as well as stressful journey as the body of mother undergoes varied changes. Nutrition plays very important role in pregnancy. The type of Aahar that is taken during pregnancy determines the health of the fetus. With the changing / increasing prevalence of Pregnancy related health issues it is important to know how various dietary patterns affect maternal and fetal health. Aim & Objective - To study the role of diet in Garbhini Avastha. Material & Method - Material has been collected from ancient Ayurveda texts, Research Journals, and electronic databases. Result And Discussion- Ayurveda is utilized to promote the health of both mother and unborn child by providing essential care during Garbhini Avastha. Incorporating both Ayurveda and modern knowledge helps gain a health pregnancy and also a healthy baby.

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Keywords- Pregnancy, Fetus, Aahar, Nutrition, Garbhini Avastha.

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