Self-Help Groups (SHGs) provide rural women with access to small, low-interest loans through collective savings, reducing dependence on moneylenders. Linked with banks, they ensure fair lending and financial inclusion. SHGs empower women socially and economically, as seen in NABARD-supported groups ...
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The Treaty of Vienna (1815) restored monarchies, redrew European boundaries, strengthened states around France, returned the Bourbon dynasty and established a conservative order to maintain peace and stability.
Punjab and Haryana’s rice cultivation benefits from advanced irrigation, mechanization and high-yielding varieties, supporting commercial production. In contrast, Odisha’s reliance on traditional methods and limited mechanization results in rice being cultivated primarily for subsistence purposes.
Democracy values every individual’s dignity and freedom. It allows people to express opinions freely, choose their leaders and live with equality and respect, unlike authoritarian systems where such rights are often suppressed.
The Silk Route linked Asia, Europe and Africa, promoting both trade and cultural exchange. Along with silk, spices and goods, people shared ideas, art, religions and technologies, creating strong cultural connections and mutual influence among different civilizations.