Background: Rural youth make up 70 % of India’s population, yet they remain excluded from many modern jobs because of long standing deficits in quality education, vocational training and digital infrastructure. As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates automation and digitization, it simultaneously threatens low skilled employment and creates opportunities for adaptive learning platforms and remote mentorship. A persistent rural urban divide in digital literacy and internet access complicates the uptake of such technologies. Review: The literature indicates a split between digital and sector specific upskilling initiatives. Digital platforms such as the India Digital Hub use AI powered recommendation engines to personalize learning and better align training with labor market needs. Sectoral programs, including agropreneurship and vocational education, incorporate AI tools for precision agriculture but struggle with outdated curricula and social biases that favour white collar work. Studies emphasize that without systemic interventions, AI benefits may remain unevenly distributed and leave rural youth vulnerable to cyclical unemployment. Methodology: This review followed PRISMA guidelines and searched five databases (IEEE Xplore, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, Web of Science and Google Scholar) using clustered keywords around AI technologies, skill development, rural youth and the Indian context. The initial search produced 823 records; after removing duplicates and irrelevant entries, 433 remained. Title and abstract screening excluded 326 studies, leaving 73 for full text review. Ultimately, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: AI driven platforms show promise in bridging geographical barriers and tailoring learning to local labour markets. However, their success depends on reliable connectivity, vernacular content and community-based mentorship. Sector specific initiatives demonstrate the potential of AI in precision agriculture but are hampered by access to capital and entrenched perceptions about vocational careers. Across studies, there is consensus that scalable models must connect localized training with evolving labour market demands. Conclusion: AI can transform rural workforce development but may also deepen inequalities if implemented without attention to digital literacy, infrastructure and sociocultural context. Vernacular AI tools and hybrid learning models offer inclusive potential, yet effective deployment requires ethical frameworks, participatory design and flexible policies that accommodate regional diversity. Future research should prioritise longitudinal studies and subnational analyses to inform targeted interventions.

This article presents a systematic review of women's leadership in higher education in India through a feminist theoretical lens using PRISMA. Although women's participation in academia has grown considerably, their representation in senior leadership positions remains disproportionately low. Drawing on empirical studies published in Scopus, the review examines both the enabling conditions and structural barriers that shape women’s leadership trajectories. Thematic analysis identified five key themes, such as (i) representation and visibility; (ii) Intersectional Barriers and Structural Constraints; (iii) Institutional Enablers: Mentorship, Policy, and Support Structures; (iv) Individual Factors: Motivation, and Self-Belief; (v) Redefining Leadership through Feminist Values. The analysis is informed by feminist theories, including ‘Intersectionality’ (Crenshaw, 1989), ‘Existential feminism’ (de Beauvoir, 1949), ‘Performativity’ (Butler, 1990), ‘Liberal feminism’ (Wollstonecraft, 1792), and ‘Role congruity theory’ (Eagly & Karau, 2002). Findings reveal that patriarchal structures, caste hierarchies, regional disparities, and familial expectations restrict women’s leadership opportunities. Yet, women leaders actively resist these constraints, advancing feminist values of collaboration, inclusivity, care, and collective authority. Policy interventions have emerged as critical enablers with affirmative action. The review concludes that achieving gender-equitable leadership requires systematic reforms, transparent recruitment, intersectional accountability, and embedding feminist values into governance.

Behavioural finance through faith presents a visionary approach to shaping the future economic landscape of India by leveraging its rich cultural heritage and demographic dividend. This paper delves into the core principles and strategies of religious economy, aiming to elucidate its potential as a transformative framework for sustainable development and prosperity. This paper examines the role of traditional Indian temples as centres of community, education, and economic activity, proposing ways to harness their potential for socio-economic empowerment. The findings of this paper contribute to the research area exploring the sustainability, economic and social benefits accrued from the spiritual economy for the future development of billion dollars Viksit Bharat.

The research study focuses on issues and challanges faced by unorganised workers. In India majority of the workforce comes from unorganised sector. they are facing various challenges. the research study was conducted in several areas of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar districts.

Pellucid concrete is a concrete based material with light transmitting properties, which is obtained by using plastic optical fibre in it. Light is transmitted through the fibre from one end to another end which results into a lighting pattern on the other surface, depending on the fibre diameter and percentage used. Plastic optical fibres transmit light so effectively that there is virtually zero percent loss of light. Use of pellucid concrete increases the visual appearance of the structure but there is a little increase in the cost of structure. Optical fibre of diameter 0.2 mm and 0.5mm is used in this study. The amount of optical fibre used is 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2% by weight of cement. Experiments which shows the behavior of pellucid concrete that were carried out to check its properties i.e. compressive strength, flexural strength, light transmission & workability are compression test, flexure test, slump test and light transmission test. While performing experiments fibre were placed parallel as well as perpendicular to the load applied, so as to check the compressive strength in both forms. Compressive strength increased continuously in parallel loading with major strength change on addition of 1% plastic optical fibre, while in perpendicular loading it decreased after 1% use of plastic optical fibre. Flexural strength also increased continuously but major change was seen on addition of 1% plastic optical fibre. To check light transmission through pellucid blocks, light transmission test was carried with the help of Lux metre. Cost analysis has also been done in this study, to check whether cost of pellucid concrete increases or decreases.

Air pollution has different prosperity influences. The sufficiency of helpless and tricky individuals can be affected even on low air tainting days. Fleeting receptiveness to air defilements is solidly associated with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), hack, shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma, respiratory affliction, and high speeds of hospitalisation (an assessment of loathsomeness).the objectives are To create awareness about the health and environmental impact of air pollution in India and To understand the health and environmental impact of air pollution in India then To analyse the health and environmental impact of air pollution in India and To know about the health and environmental impact of air pollution in IndiaFor the purpose of this research, a empirical method was followed and the data was collected through online survey analysis. The SPSS software by IBM was used to calculate the descriptive statistics. The sample size was 201. Dependent variables are the air pollution in India,air pollution affects the health of the public,the causes of air pollution,present state of air pollution,increase level of air pollution causes respiratory problems of public,control air pollution in India. Independent variables are Age, gender, Various tools like Bar graph were used.

Visual storytelling tools, such as picture books and storyboards, are integral to early language acquisition. By integrating images with text, these tools engage multiple cognitive channels, making the learning process memorable and meaningful. A clear gap was observed in a Grade 1–2 Spanish class: learners could memorise isolated words (e.g., colours, animals) for a quiz, but struggled to use them in context or form simple sentences. Two visual-narrative strategies were chosen to address this issue: first, using the picture book 1 Zany Zoo (in its Spanish version, 1 Zoo Loco) to build vocabulary; and second, guiding learners to create their storyboards to practice Spanish greetings and simple dialogues. These approaches aimed to situate vocabulary in engaging contexts, prompting authentic use of the language.

The “National Education Policy” (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark in the history of educational reform in India The National Education Policy 2020 introduce a high quality education system that is equitable, inclusive and forward looking focussing on a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. This is one of the most transformative reforms introduced in India’s education system since independence . While NEP focuses primarily on holistic learning, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary education, it also plays a significant role in shaping democratic values, leadership skills, and political awareness among students. NEP 2020 strongly emphasizes the integration and constitutional values throughout the Indian education system, from primary to higher education. This study try to examines how UG Curriculum of Political Science (Major) course under Dibrugarh University as per NEP 2020 contributes to creating future political leaders, especially among youth, and highlights its implications for democratic governance. Key words: NEP2020, multidisciplinary, democratic values, leadership values ,Curriculum etc,

The economy of every country depends on its countrymen. Larger the number of employed or working people, better the economy. Many people dream of starting up their own business but due to financial or other similar issues are unable to do so. Today’s Youth has lots of entrepreneurial skill hidden inside them. Their passion to do something, to create something, the passion for seeking a change, to bring a change is what Start-up India provides to the youth. For Youth, Start-up India is an “Opportunity” … an opportunity to make something, to build something, to create something, to bring a change. The objective of this research paper is to find out the challenges and opportunities of “Start- up India Ecosystem” faced by Indian youth in Tier 2 & 3 cities. Tier-II cities are those that have a fast-growing or developing real estate market. They are cities where infrastructure and investments are steadily increasing without hitting peak levels yet. Real estate prices usually rise in these markets with sustained development. As per RBI’s classification, Tier-II cities are those with a population of 50,000-99,999 people and tier-III cities have populations between 20,000 and 49,999 people. The methodology used is an empirical study on today’s youth by method of telephonic interview . Government’s efforts for developing start-up ecosystem is not only good for youth but for the people of all age now women are not just limited to services but they are stepping out for entrepreneurship as well thus reducing gender gap and making us more proud.

Education is a powerful tool for driving development and transformation in society. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines mandate State Universities and Colleges (HEIs) to engage in research and extension activities that contribute to nation building and improvement of the quality of life. Initiatives of academic institutions to conduct impact studies of extension programs implemented in partnership with communities are vital sources of information about the success of community-based extension programs. This study focused on evaluating the impact of Project CARES (Child Advocacy and Responsive Extension Services), a research-based extension project for Child Development Workers implemented in the locality of Kapangan, Benguet, Northern Philippines for the past five years. Combining quantitative and qualitative research approaches by gathering data through survey, interviews, focus group discussions and narrative analyses, the study assessed the impact of the project to 36 purposively selected Child Development Workers, beneficiaries of the extension project, and willingly participated the impact assessment by external assessors. The participants agreed that they gained knowledge and information; acquired child-centered pedagogical skills; imbibed positive attitudes towards early childcare and development; and they benefited from their engagements through the various activities of Project CARES which greatly contributed to their professional growth and development.