specialist microfinance institutions (MFIs). The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has traditionally pursued an active "developmental" role in the microfinance sector, although this has been changing. It should further reduce its developmental activities by diluting its ownership of regional development banks and taking a less hands-on role in project implementation. Conversely, it would be appr...

In view of the recent discovery of rickettsial endosymbionts, Wolbachia in lymphatic filarial parasites, Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi and subsequently of their vital role in the survival and development of the latter, antibiotics such as tetracycline are being suggested for the treatment of lymphatic filariasis, by way of eliminating the endosymbiont. But, it is essential to assess th...

Andhra Pradesh, a large state in southern India, has a high maternal mortality ratio of 195 per 100,000 livebirths despite the improvements in social, demographic and health indicators over the last two decades. This contrary situation has been analyzed using findings of different studies on maternal mortality, and four factors have been presented for consistently-high maternal mortality in the...

T he information economy is formed not of nations but of regions or cities that are networked through people, investment, and telecommunications to further some aspect of global technology development. Shanghai are key hubs in this global economy, where entrepre-neurial plans, government policy, and technology innovation combine to create new businesses, markets, and economic realities. The str...

3 List of Tables 4 I. Methodology and Data Source 6 II. Analysis of data using Method I 16 III. Estimates of HDI for year 2001 in Rural AP based on Method III 27 Summary and Conclusions 37

Abstract Hunting and gathering, which date back to the Middle Pleistocene, are oldest sources of sustenance. Practically, these hunting gathering societies have gradually expanded their settlements culture across country. The present paper attempts a qualitative ethnographical study on ongoing life Nir Sikaris is one fowling tribes in Tungabhadra Plains Andhra Pradesh. Primarily it focuses sett...

The microfinance sectors of Argentina and Cambodia differ greatly, but can therefore offer insight into the effects of varying levels of regulation within the industry. By comparing data from the two markets and conducting interviews with organizations and individuals, this paper provides a case study, which can be interpreted as an example for other regional markets with similar structures. Wi...

SK Arifa Begum1, Shaheen Begum2*, Pranay Bandari1, B Swapna3 and Maadhu Reddemma4 Author informationPDFCitations 1Department of Chemistry, Bharat Institute Technology, Mangalpally Ranga Reddy, (Affiliated to JNTUH), Telangana, INDIA 2Institute Pharmaceutical Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 3Department Krishna Teja Pharmacy College, 4Department

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The present paper highlights the impact of paddy production technologies in terms adoption quotient, productivity and profitability Karimnagar district Telangana State (Formerly Andhra Pradesh). High is observed among KVK Jammikunta adopted farmers compared to non farmers.