Gaon Chalo WHAT IS GAON CHALO? The Gaon Chalo programme is TGB’s effort in last mile rural distribution. It is an opportunity, responsibility and a challenge which while tapping unreached rural markets also provides a means of sustainable livelihood to many. This programme, run through NGOs, is present in more than 18 Indian states and benefits a number of women and youth. "Gaon Chalo" is a distinctive rural marketing initiative started in the year 2006 in Uttar Pradesh by Tata Tea. For penetrating
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'Issues in cities are the same across the world' Issues are views or concerns that people may hold about a feature or event which may be beneficial or problematic. Examples of urban issues are crime, pollution and overpopulation. Overpopulation is an issue which is rapidly affecting cities across the globe, and can have a detrimental impact on urban areas. Hyper-urbanisation is a problem which can stem from this. This is caused when a city’s population increases at a faster rate than the growth
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parents. The Chinese economy is rapidly growing, causing a big income inequality between the urban areas and rural villages. More and more people from the countryside are moving to the cities to work. However, their children have to stay in the rural area because their parents cannot afford to raise them in the city. Normally, these parents come back home once a year and stay for less than one week. So, children hardly have any time to spend with their parents during their childhood. According to
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In the different realms of Engineering and technology, I think construction engineering is the powerful domain that can create the better world by harmonizing and shaping the natural and built environment. I see that the world is changing faster than ever before. Modern global megatrends shaking up the construction industry such as society and workforce, market and customers, sustainability and resilience, politics and regulation: an ever-increasing global population that continues to shift to
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Examiners’ Report June 2013 GCE Geography 6GE02 01 Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at www.edexcel.com/contactus
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Mayor The Mayor of a large city was given a free membership in an exclusive golf club by people who have received several city contracts. He also accepted gifts from organizations that have not done business with the City but might in the future. The gifts ranged from $200 tickets to professional sports events to designer watches and jewelry. The Mayor was being ethical to receive these gifts because he was being polite, nonetheless by accepting this gifts the he could get himself in a controversial
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There is a growing problem with unemployment through the nation. The Rossi stated “there is a problem with unemployment rates in the inner-city neighborhoods” (2004). I can see that being a problem throughout the nation. To help decrease the numbers of unemployed people the government has instituted programs that can assist in ensuring people have the capabilities to get into jobs. This could provide ways for people to get training and education needed to be productive. Also the government has made
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in an urban core. Sphere of Influence – the region served by a settlement Increasing sizes of settlements, increases the sphere of influence, which means larger settlements will attract people from a wider area and greater distances, Large Cities have always attracted people. * Most jobs are found there * they host most of the world’s important events * most of the wealth is concentrated in the stock exchanges and financial institutions * international company headquarters
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OF LAHORE Abstract In Pakistan currently 1/3rd of the population is living in urban areas, it is estimated that by year 2025 almost 50% population would be urbanized [1]. The urbanization results in densely populated areas as well as expansion of cities [2]. The reduction in green spaces and increase in paved surfaces have given rise to urban heat island effect. As component of the research work carried out to investigate the effect of green roofs on indoor temperature in climatic conditions of Lahore
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Generally, urban development will change, alter, affect or make a significant impact on the environment. The construction of buildings and roads has extensively changed the hydraulic properties of many habitable human settlements. Naturally, some areas have been observed to be less permeable or even impermeable to storm water and these areas are depressed and raised to check ponding or dishing to trap runoff in the environment. The construction of surface and conduit drainages is constructed to drain
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