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In this research, I look at how Kautilya’s Arthashastra’s economic ideas offer an early theoretical foundation for comprehending social welfare, state-led development, and fair economic governance. Kautilya’s political economics exhibits a holistic worldview in which public welfare, administrative control, and economic prosperity are closely intertwined, while being developed in the setting of ancient Indian statecraft. Kautilya offers a model of governance that is highly compatible with contemporary discussions on equitable and sustainable development by highlighting the crucial role that the state plays in controlling markets, allocating resources, and guaranteeing the welfare of the populace. This essay contends that the Arthashastra’s tenets of equitable taxation, balanced economic regulation, agricultural assistance, and protection of disadvantaged populations foreshadow a number of fundamental concepts found in modern inclusive growth frameworks. This study demonstrates the ongoing significance of ancient Indian political thinking for contemporary policy discourse by a critical examination of Kautilya’s opinions on economic management, social justice, and welfare-oriented governance. I argue that Kautilya’s observations provide insightful intellectual material for reconsidering the connection between political power and economic growth in the twenty-first century. This study adds to a better understanding of how moral leadership and calculated governmental intervention might support equitable and sustainable economic growth by bridging the gap between ancient political economics and modern development theory.</p> Kafiullah Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/797 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Role of AI Chatbots in Mental Health Support https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/798 <p>Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychological stress have become significant global public health concerns. Despite the increasing prevalence of mental health problems, access to professional mental health services remains limited due to factors such as shortage of trained professionals, financial barriers, and social stigma. Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have led to the development of AI-driven chatbots that provide digital mental health support through conversational interfaces. These chatbots use natural language processing, machine learning, and psychological frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to offer emotional assistance, self-help strategies, and mental health education. This paper examines the role of AI chatbots in supporting mental health by reviewing recent research on digital mental health technologies. The study analyzes the benefits of AI chatbots, including accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and anonymity, while also discussing key limitations such as ethical concerns, data privacy issues, and limited emotional intelligence. Recent studies indicate that AI chatbots can help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression by providing continuous and personalized support. However, researchers emphasize that AI chatbots should function as complementary tools rather than replacements for professional therapists. The paper concludes that while AI chatbots have significant potential to improve accessibility to mental health services, careful regulation, technological improvements, and ethical considerations are necessary to ensure safe and effective use.</p> Harleen Kaur Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/798 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 A Critical Review of Hume and Kant’s Concept of Causation https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/800 <p>This paper presents a critical review of the concepts of causation as developed by Hume and Kant. In Western philosophy, the principle of causation has held a central place, and the ideas of Hume and Kant have been especially influential in this regard. Hume, from an empiricist perspective, analyzes causation and argues that our knowledge of cause and effect is not derived from reason or any innate insight, but is formed in the mind through experience, habit, and custom. According to him, we do not directly perceive any necessary connection between events; rather, the mind develops a habit due to the constant conjunction of events, and on that basis, a causal relationship is assumed. On the other hand, Kant considers causation to be an a priori principle and asserts that the rule of causation is necessary for the determination of objective sequence and certainty in experience. According to Kant, the statement “every event has a cause” is a synthetic a priori proposition that functions as a precondition for experience. Thus, while Hume explains causation as a psychological habit of the mind, Kant establishes it as a necessary precondition of experience.</p> <p><strong>Abstract in Hindi Language:</strong> यह लेख ह्युम और कान्ट के कार्यकारण संबंधी विचारों की समीक्षा प्रस्तुत करता है। पाश्चात्य तत्त्वचिंतन में कार्यकारण का सिद्धांत अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण रहा है और इस विषय में ह्युम तथा कान्ट के चिंतन ने विशेष स्थान प्राप्त किया है। ह्युम अनुभववादी दृष्टिकोण से कार्यकारण का विश्लेषण करते हुए यह बताते हैं कि कार्यकारण का ज्ञान तर्क या अंतःस्फुरित ज्ञान से प्राप्त नहीं होता, बल्कि अनुभव, आदत और परंपरा के आधार पर मन में बनता है। उनके अनुसार घटनाओं के बीच अनिवार्य संबंध का प्रत्यक्ष अनुभव नहीं होता, बल्कि मन घटनाओं के सतत अनुक्रम के कारण एक आदत विकसित कर लेता है और उसी के आधार पर कार्यकारण का संबंध मान लिया जाता है। दूसरी ओर कान्ट कार्यकारण को प्रागानुभविक सिद्धांत मानते हैं और कहते हैं कि वास्तविक अनुक्रम तथा अनुभव की निश्चितता के लिए कार्यकारण का नियम अनिवार्य है। कान्ट के अनुसार 'प्रत्येक घटना का कारण होता है' यह संश्लेषक प्रागानुभविक विधान है, जो अनुभव की पूर्वशर्त के रूप में कार्य करता है। इस प्रकार ह्युम का चिंतन कार्यकारण को मनोवैज्ञानिक आदत के रूप में स्पष्ट करता है जबकि कान्ट कार्यकारण को अनुभव की अनिवार्य पूर्वशर्त के रूप में स्थापित करते हैं।</p> <p><strong>Keywords</strong>: कार्यकारण, ह्युम, कान्ट, अनुभववाद, संशयवाद, अज्ञेयवाद, प्रागानुभविक</p> Apurvakumar Shriram Tripathi Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/800 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Farmers’ Awareness of Government Schemes and Its Impact on Income Growth: A Survey Study of Bhagalpur District https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/801 <p>Farmers’ awareness of government schemes plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and income growth in rural India. Over the years, the Government of India has introduced several welfare and support schemes such as PM-KISAN, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and the Soil Health Card Scheme to improve farmers’ financial security and agricultural efficiency. However, the effectiveness of these initiatives is largely determined by the level of awareness among farmers. Reports such as the Economic Survey (2025–26) and the NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS 2022) indicate that awareness significantly affects both the adoption of these schemes and farmers’ access to institutional benefits like credit, insurance, and subsidies. This study focuses on Bhagalpur district of Bihar to examine the relationship between farmers’ awareness and income growth. Based on secondary data from government reports, research studies, and regional observations, the findings reveal that farmers who are well-informed about government schemes are more likely to utilize them efficiently. This leads to better financial stability, timely agricultural investment, and improved productivity. Consequently, these farmers experience higher and more stable income levels compared to those with limited awareness. However, the study also highlights certain challenges, including low digital literacy, lack of effective extension services, and procedural complexities, which hinder the full utilization of these schemes. Therefore, improving awareness through targeted interventions is essential for maximizing the benefits of government schemes and ensuring sustainable agricultural development in regions like Bhagalpur.</p> Dr. Rakesh Ranjan Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/801 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Gender, Genre and the Globe: The Emergence of British Women's Writing on India in the Long Eighteenth Century https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/808 <p>The paper examines the emergence of British women’s writing on India during the long eighteenth century and explores how gender, genre, and global imperial expansion shaped their literary production. The period witnessed the gradual participation of women writers in travel writing, memoirs, letters, and fictional narratives. Despite facing social and institutional restrictions that limited women’s access to formal literary and intellectual spaces, several British women authors produced texts that documented their experiences, observations, and interpretations of Indian society, culture, and colonial life. These writings not only contributed to the growing body of colonial knowledge about India but also reflected the complex negotiations of gendered authority within imperial discourse. By situating these works within the historical context of the long eighteenth century, this paper traces the conditions that enabled women’s authorship while also highlighting the constraints imposed by patriarchal norms and publishing practices. It further analyses how women writers employed particular genres—especially travel narratives, epistolary accounts, and domestic memoirs—to articulate perspectives that differed from male colonial narratives. Ultimately, the paper argues that British women’s writing on India played a significant role in shaping early transnational literary exchanges and offers valuable insight into the intersections of gender, empire, and literary form in the eighteenth-century global context.</p> Vaibhav Meena, Dr. Aditi Kalra Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/808 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Psychosocial Criminality in Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/818 <p>In this research article, we have described the Crime and Punishment (1866) by Fyodor Dostoevsky is an in-depth study of the psychosocial nature of criminality based on the psychological conflict and the social environment that causes the emergence of crime. The novel revolves around Rodion Raskolnikov, the former student of law who is in absolute poverty and in deplorable circumstances in a nineteenth century St. Petersburg. Feeling alienated, starving, and unjust in the society, Raskolnikov forms an extraordinary man theory, separating human species into ordinary people who are forced by moral law and extraordinary people who have a higher cause to break it violently. He kills the pawnbroker Alyona Ivanovna under the influence of radical ideology of nihilism and utilitarian rationalism in which he seeks to prove himself a superior intellectual. Dostoevsky depicts the crime committed by Raskolnikov as both an intellectual arrogance and the storm of feelings, he shows that there is a dualistic soul of the man in which the mind and conscience clash. The novel stresses that psychological punishment such as guilt, fear, and alienation is actually more severe than legal punishment. The process of redemption is based on suffering, human bond, and moral awakening especially with the force of Sonya who is humble and spiritually faithful. This work has highlighted the indivisible connection between social background, ideological delusion and inner mental agony in the development of deviant conduct.</p> Ramprosad Roy Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/818 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 21st Century Skills: Fostering Critical Thinking among Middle Stage Students through Innovative Methods https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/826 <p>The research was conducted to study the effect of teaching learning strategies based on innovative teaching-learning methods on critical thinking skills among middle aged students. The research establishes that the innovative teaching methods based on project-based learning, problem solving method, group discussions, inquiry-based learning, use of real-life scenarios, Socratic Method, etc. significantly enhanced critical thinking skills among the middle stage students especially their skills to analyse, evaluate and create that would help students to face real life situations.</p> Diksha Dewan, Prof. Anil Kumar K Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/826 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Foreign Influence on Rabindranath Tagore https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/831 <p>In this research paper, an in-depth examination is undertaken of the multifaceted foreign influences that shaped the intellectual, literary, and philosophical vision of Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), the Nobel Laureate poet, philosopher, and humanist from Bengal. The genius of Tagore did not develop in vacuum, it was developed in the meeting place of East and West and was fed by an impressive array of world traditions, such as English Romanticism, German Idealism, Persian Sufism, and French literary philosophy. The following paper follows the path of how Tagore assimilated, changed and merged these external influences into a distinctly Indian and still creatively universal voice. With the help of comparative textual analysis, biographical sources, and modern critical writing, the paper claims that, due to his interaction with outside intellectual trends, Tagore did not lose his Indianness, but on the contrary, enriched it by offering more depth. The study also indicates that the collection of Gitanjali (1913) which earned him a Nobel prize award and his other prose, drama and philosophical works represent an advanced form of intercultural dialogue that still remains relevant in the modern globalized world. The paper has come up with a conclusion that it is necessary to learn about these influences to not only appreciate the literary success of Tagore but also acknowledge his contribution to the world literature and cross-cultural humanism in general.</p> Dr. Sujit Kumar Tapaswi Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/831 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Intergenerational occupational mobility among Oraon community in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/833 <p>Occupational mobility refers to a change or movement between multiple categories of occupations. Changing jobs or giving up a traditional employment could indicate a change in the values and perceptions of what defines a reasonable quality of life. The present study aims to investigate the intergenerational changes in the occupational structure of Oraon community. The study is based on a primary survey using a purposive sampling strategy, considered 390 samples in total. We chose three generations to investigate occupational mobility: the first includes a grandfather or grandmother, the second includes a father or mother, and the third includes a grandson or a granddaughter. To assess the current employment situation of the Oraon community, Dominant and Distinctive function was performed. Additionally, the Transition Probability Matrix (TPM) was utilised to measure the structural shift in occupation that occurs within the Oraon community across generations. There is a significant generational difference in the occupational status of oraon community of the study area. Previously, the majority of oraons worked in tea gardens; however, recent generations have witnessed significant changes in occupation, including small business, agriculture, poultry farming, and service. The government ought to enable people to obtain small loans for their cattle ranching, agriculture, and small business. It is crucial to enhance the literacy rate among oraons and provide better employment opportunities for educated oraons.</p> Balai Das Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/833 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Motilal Nehru: Making a companionship in the midst of political tension https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/834 <p>Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Motilal Nehru both are the two important figures of our freedom struggle. Inspite of differed by their upbringing, by profession, by ideologies and also not at the same age, they made a precious bond and companionship during the critical year of politics. Both became close together during Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement and in 1923 when Maulan Azad presided over the special session of Congress and tried to make compromise between the two groups of Congress, Motilal Nehru was the one who supported and praised his efforts. In 1926 a communal riots, very violent clashes broke out between Hindus and Muslims sparked in the Bengal districts of Calcutta, Pabna and Dacca and later on other districs of Bengal. To overcome this communal tensions and established harmony between Hindus and Muslims, Motilal Nehru along with Maulana Azad drafted a manifesto, in the shape of circular letter named ‘The Nehru-Azad Manifesto’. Their bonding went to another level when Motilal Nehru shoed Nehru report in 1928 at the Congress session. Despite of being fulfilling the aspiration of Muslims, the Report did not enjoy the backing of entire Muslim Community. Among the Muslims, there were certain sections, which strongly felt that the said report compromised with the aspiration of Muslims. But here Maulana Azad had played a very beautifully role to make understand the Muslims the importance of this Report.</p> Dr. Sadia Zareen (M.Phil, PhD) Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/834 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Characteristics and Development Potentials of Rural Tourism: A Sustainable Approach to Regional Revitalization https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/836 <p>Tourism is one of the world's most dynamic and quickly developing industries. For millions of individuals throughout the world, particularly in poor and emerging countries, it is a source of income and entrepreneurship &amp; contributing significantly to their GDP. It also spreads love &amp; harmony among people, develops universal camaraderie, leads to the protection of biodiversity, and preservation of culture. But, to combat ecological degradation, cultural homogeneity, and socioeconomic disparity, destinations must find a balance between commercial incentives and sustainable practices in response to this rapid increase. Thus, tourism has evolved into a multifaceted phenomenon in the twenty-first century, requiring careful management to deal with its numerous consequences. And, rural tourism is one such type that offers engaging rural engagements which focus on farming, agro-activities, vernacular culture, and eco-friendly activities in low-population areas. It encourages sustainable, community-based experiences and helps in the preservation of rural ecology, and improves rural economies. This type of tourism is gaining admiration and is important for revitalizing rural areas globally.</p> Tarsem Singh, Karnail Singh, Amit Katoch Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/836 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Can the Subaltern Exist Freely? Feminist Existentialism and Postcolonial Critique https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/838 <p>This essay integrates ideas from feminist existentialism and postcolonial critique to critically investigate the issue, "Can the subaltern exist freely?" It contends that whereas existentialist philosophy highlights human freedom as a necessary condition of existence, this assertion becomes problematic when it is applied to individuals who are marginalized and subaltern. The research starts by examining the idea of existential freedom, emphasizing the ways in which philosophers such as Simone de Beauvoir relate freedom to social conditions and lived experience. After that, it discusses postcolonial theory, including the writings of Frantz Fanon and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, to demonstrate how patriarchy, colonialism, and epistemic dominance restrict subaltern subjects' capacity to express agency and gain acknowledgment. The essay delves deeper into the politics of embodiment and epistemic silence, showing how the subaltern voice and body are formed, subjugated, and frequently left out of prevailing knowledge systems. By looking at these intersections, the study shows that historical, cultural, and political contexts have a significant impact on freedom, which is not equally available to everyone. However, it acknowledges that subaltern subjects have some agency because they participate in a variety of forms of self-expression and resistance under limited circumstances. The study comes to the conclusion that rather than being a universal abstraction, freedom must be viewed as a contextual and social term. It highlights the necessity of a more inclusive framework that recognizes systemic injustices and gives voice to underrepresented groups in philosophical and political discourse.</p> Suraj Gorai Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/838 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Freedom, Authority and the State: A Theoretical Study of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/839 <p>Through a theoretical analysis of three important thinkers—Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau—this dissertation investigates the complex relationship between freedom, authority, and the state. The study demonstrates how each philosopher addresses the preservation of human freedom while defending the power of the state by analysing their different ideas of the condition of nature, social contract, and political obligation. According to Hobbes, authority is necessary to provide stability and avert the chaos that results from unbridled freedom. Locke emphasizes that legitimate authority is subject to citizens' agreement, conditional, and based on the defense of natural rights. Rousseau, on the other hand, emphasizes the communal will and defines freedom as active engagement in group self-governance as opposed to the mere lack of restraint. The study contends that these opposing viewpoints provide a complementary framework for comprehending the state's functions in modern political systems, including protecting life, defending rights, and promoting civic engagement. By combining these traditional notions, the study emphasizes that authority and freedom are complementary rather than antagonistic, and that the state's legitimacy rests on its ability to strike a balance between individual liberty and social order. This theoretical research shows the continued applicability of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau in tackling the difficulties of contemporary political life and offers crucial insights for current discussions on constitutionalism, emergency powers, rights protection, and participatory government.</p> Reshma Khatun Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/839 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Society, and Gender Studies: Power, Bias, and the Politics of Intelligent Machines https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/845 <p>The alarming spread of technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) in the social, economic, political, and cultural sectors has elevated the ethical concern of such systems to an urgent academic and popular issue. This research paper places AI ethics into the overarching context of feminist theory, gender studies, the critical race theory, and the sociology of technology, alleging that the issues of algorithmic bias, data justice, surveillance, labour, and the regulation of intelligent machines cannot be discussed outside the context of old structures of gender, race, and classes as well as coloniality. The article is written with the help of interdisciplinary research based on computer science, philosophy, feminist science and technology studies, political economy and legal theory to provide a thorough review of the literature concerning the key theoretical frameworks and empirical research traditions. It considers the gendered and racialised aspects of AI research and implementation, politics of data and representation, implications of AI in labour and care work, AI in surveillance and bodily sovereignty, and the difficulty in ensuring ethical and equitable AI governance systems. The article posits that the genuinely ethical approach towards AI has to be feminist, intersectional and decolonial in nature, that considers not only technical design, but also the social relations of production, deployment and contestation that provide AI systems with their real-world meanings.</p> Srinivasan, Dr. Pramod Rohidas Jaware Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/845 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation in Administrative Law: A Comparative Perspective — India, UK & EU https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/847 <p>The doctrine of legitimate expectation has evolved into a significant constraint on administrative discretion in modern public law. Rooted in common-law principles of fairness and consistency, it now forms an integral part of administrative jurisprudence across multiple legal systems. This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the doctrine as developed in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and India. It examines the conceptual foundations of legitimate expectation, including its relationship with the rule of law, legal certainty, proportionality, and non-arbitrariness. The study highlights the structured and influential UK framework, where courts recognise both procedural and substantive expectations, particularly in cases involving clear, unequivocal promises. The European Union adopts a more expansive approach, treating legitimate expectation as a core component of legal certainty and providing strong substantive protection in economic and regulatory contexts through the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice. In contrast, India constitutionalises the doctrine under Article 14, grounding it in fairness and non-arbitrariness while displaying caution in enforcing substantive expectations, especially in matters concerning fiscal policy, taxation, and legislative change. The comparative study demonstrates that although the three jurisdictions diverge in methodology and remedial approaches, they converge on a central principle: public authorities must not frustrate expectations they have created without adequate justification grounded in public interest. The paper concludes that India’s model—while constitutionally robust—can benefit from greater doctrinal clarity, proportionality-based review, and improved transparency in policy formulation. The doctrine of legitimate expectation thus remains an essential tool for promoting administrative accountability and enhancing public trust in governance.</p> Renu Yadav, Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/847 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Migration of Rural Laborers in Bilaspur District: A Social, Economic and Geographical Study https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/848 <p>Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh state is an important region from the perspective of rural labor migration. This study analyzes the social, economic, and geographical causes of labor migration from rural areas to urban areas and other states, along with its impacts. The main objective of the study is to understand under what circumstances rural laborers leave their native places and migrate to other locations. The study clearly shows that unemployment, excessive dependence on agriculture, unequal distribution of land, natural disasters, and low income levels are the major causes of migration. Additionally, lack of education and health facilities, as well as inadequate infrastructure, also promote migration. From a geographical perspective, unequal availability of resources and lack of transportation and communication further influence this process. The social impacts of migration include family disintegration, increased workload on women, and negative effects on children’s education. Economically, migration increases income to some extent, but it is not a permanent solution. Therefore, it is necessary to increase employment opportunities in rural areas, develop basic facilities, and ensure effective implementation of government schemes to prevent unnecessary migration.</p> <p><strong>Abstract in Hindi Language:</strong> छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य का बिलासपुर ज़िला ग्रामीण श्रमिक प्रवास की दृष्टि से एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षेत्र है। यह अध्ययन ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों से शहरी एवं अन्य राज्यों की ओर होने वाले श्रमिक प्रवास के सामाजिक, आर्थिक एवं भौगोलिक कारणों तथा उसके प्रभावों का विश्लेषण करता है। अध्ययन का मुख्य उद्देश्य यह जानना है कि किन परिस्थितियों में ग्रामीण श्रमिक अपने मूल निवास स्थान को छोड़कर अन्य स्थानों की ओर प्रवास करते हैं। अध्ययन से स्पष्ट होता है कि बेरोजगारी, कृषि पर अत्यधिक निर्भरता, भूमि का असमान वितरण, प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ तथा निम्न आय स्तर प्रवास के प्रमुख कारण हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त शिक्षा एवं स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं की कमी तथा आधारभूत संरचना का अभाव भी प्रवास को बढ़ावा देता है। भौगोलिक दृष्टि से संसाधनों की असमान उपलब्धता एवं परिवहन-संचार की कमी इस प्रक्रिया को और अधिक प्रभावित करती है। प्रवास के सामाजिक प्रभावों में पारिवारिक विघटन, महिलाओं पर कार्यभार में वृद्धि तथा बच्चों की शिक्षा पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव शामिल हैं। आर्थिक रूप से प्रवास कुछ हद तक आय में वृद्धि करता है, किन्तु यह स्थायी समाधान नहीं है। अतः यह आवश्यक है कि ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में रोजगार के अवसर बढ़ाए जाएँ, बुनियादी सुविधाओं का विकास किया जाए तथा सरकारी योजनाओं का प्रभावी क्रियान्वयन सुनिश्चित किया जाए, जिससे अनावश्यक प्रवास को रोका जा सके।</p> <p><strong>Keywords</strong>: ग्रामीण प्रवास, श्रमिक प्रवासन, सामाजिक-आर्थिक कारक, भौगोलिक कारक</p> Yogesh Kumar, Dr. Srishti Sharma Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/848 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Relationship Between Demographic Factors and Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Organic Cosmetic Products https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/849 <p>The recent years have experienced a massive shift in the global cosmetics industry as the demand of organic and natural cosmetic products rises. The increase in consumer awareness about the negative impact of synthetic chemicals in traditional cosmetics, as well as the increasing apprehension of environmental sustainability and the overall well-being of a person, has served as a factor in the growth of the organic cosmetic market. Organic cosmetic products are normally produced by use of natural ingredients that are of plant origin and have zero harmful chemicals like parabens, sulphates and artificial preservatives. Consequently, more consumers are turning to products that are more seen to be safe, environmentally friendly and products produced in an ethical manner. The aim of the present study is to discuss how the demographic factors are associated with consumer buying behaviour in relation to organic cosmetic products. They need to know how demographic factors like age, gender, income, education, occupation among others, affect consumer preferences in the organic cosmetic industry. Such demographic factors usually have a great influence on purchasing decisions, awareness, brand preference and readiness to spend on organic cosmetic products. The study is descriptive research design, and uses mainly primary data that is gathered using a structured questionnaire survey to consumers. A convenience sampling method was used to select a total sample of respondents and the data of the respondents were analysed with the help of statistical methods, including percentage analysis, cross-tabulation, and correlation methods to define patterns and relations between demographic factors and consumer buying behaviour. The study results suggest that demographics play an important role in consumer attitudes and buyer behaviour of organic cosmetic products. The consumers who have greater education and younger are more likely to be aware and prefer using organic cosmetic products. In the same manner, the level of income of consumers influences the readiness to buy high quality organic products in spite of the higher price. The differences by gender also arise in buying behaviors, whereby the female consumers tend to have higher interactions with the organic cosmetic brands. The research will offer important insights to cosmetic producers, marketers, and policy-makers who would want to learn the consumer preferences within the booming market in organic cosmetics. The findings indicate that demographic segmentation is crucial in creating effective marketing mix, product positioning, as well as awareness programs that will lead to sustainable and health-conscious consumption.</p> Ms. Radhika Vijay, Prof. Ruchi Jain Copyright (c) 2026 https://rhimrj.co.in/index.php/rhimrj/article/view/849 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000