Browsing by Author "Moktan, Riti"

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Assessment of Regional Disparity in the Level of Living Condition in Dakshin Dinajpur District of West Bengal
(The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 2022-10) Pal, Mousumi; Moktan, Riti
The study tries to assess the living condition of households and associated regional disparities in terms of basic necessities like housing, essential amenities etc. in Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. A composite index was developed to measure the level of living condition which is a combination of three different indices-Housing Index, Physical Capital Index and Asset Index. All the blocks have been categorised and ranked according to the score of composite indices. Result of the study shows that there are wide inter-block disparities in terms of living condition of the households. Transportation facility in terms of road and railway connectivity is positively related with living condition of the household as the blocks with proper transportation facility shows better condition in terms of availing basic services and amenities. The study suggests that there is an urgent need of improvement in the existing transportation and infrastructural facilities especially in the backward blocks as well as balanced distribution of basic facilities for the enhancement of the condition of living of the households. Apart from this the planners and policy makers need to take proper measure for the upgradation of living condition.
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A Study on Impact of Globalisation on the Occupational Structure of Darjeeling Town, West Bengal
(The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 2022-09) Moktan, Riti
Globalisation always has both positive and negative impacts. Darjeeling with its vast economic potential have been witnessing the influence of globalisation on its economy as well as occupational structure and choices over the recent years. The impact of Globalisation is not only seen in the urban areas of Darjeeling town but it can be witnessed in the adjoining mral areas as well. From the study conducted it can be seen that the younger generation of Darjeeling are now more interested in working in other sectors rather than in the traditional government sectors. With increase in their educational status and as they attain more higher educational degree the level of competition is increasing day by day, thus leaving them with very little chances of getting absorbed in government sector. The younger generations are now more open to change in their occupational choices with increasing globalisation effect among them. In fact, more lucrative opportunities are slowly creeping in the region with exchange of culture ideas and improvement in technology and communication, Thus, a major change in the occupational pattern among the people is being witnessed at present.