All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [Indo-Bhutan Social Science Conference] during [3rd Sept-6th Sept, 2025] in [Paro College of Education, Bhutan]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Attached at the end] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

In the context of sustainability and agriculture, the relationship between social capital and agri-entrepreneurship has emerged as an important area of study. Since social capital is an integral part of achieving sustainable livelihood, its importance cannot be overlooked. Therefore, this study based...

The present study aims to study the emotional bond between people and places using a descriptive exploratory qualitative research design to explore the factors that may contribute to the place attachment using thematic analysis framework provided by purposively selected 92 respondents through a semi...

This research stresses the vigorous role of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in promoting sustainable livelihoods and achieving the doubling of farmers’ income by 2024–25. The Farmer Producer Companies have the potential to enhance farmers’ access to sustainable livelihood avenues. However, evaluating...

Nation-states often connect transboundary river systems through human-made uses of river water, such as dams and canals. This man-made use of the transboundary river system frequently ignites discussions about a set of rights, like the right to use river water, for achieving the sustainable development...

The contemporary era of 21st century requires a workforce prepared not just with fundamental knowledge but also with versatile problem-solving skills. Computational thinking (CT) is gradually being incorporated into school curricula globally and it is also considered as a 21st century skill. Computational...

The psychological well-being of university students, shows how well they can deal with the schoolwork, feelings and social demands of higher education. It is widely accepted that psychological well-being helps enhance students’ academic performance achievement and life satisfaction. In this context,...

This paper studies Digital Archiving beyond preservation, focusing on power, knowledge, and narratives. Digital archiving, a process and act of storing information sources and resources in the digital space. The documents and items are stored, retrieved, and disseminated from repositories. However, it...

In the contemporary digital age, literacy is no longer limited to reading and writing-it increasingly includes the ability to effectively access, understand, and utilize digital technologies. Digital literacy is increasingly recognized as a foundational skill for youth development and empowerment, especially...

Background: While the notion of a greenium—a pricing or performance differential tied to green labels—has been widely studied in bond markets, its presence within India’s mutual fund universe is far less documented. The post-COVID period brought rapid growth in ESG-branded schemes and stronger sustainability...

This study investigates how educational attainment influences rural women’s awareness of sustainability-related government programs and their adoption of digital technology in the Ramnagar block of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India. Drawing from a sample of 159 rural women engaged in micro and small-scale...

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are the frontline workers and backbone of the primary health care system under the National Health Mission. ASHA workers serve to bridge administrative health officials with the citizens of their community through community involvement. This study inspects the...

Folktales usually serve as a vital bridge between societies and their cultural histories, as they embody the rich cultural heritage and values of a particular region. Many folktales encompass ecological and therapeutic dimensions to generate awareness of the inevitability of environmental preservation....

Fish farming is a significant contributor to the global food security, income and employment, and aligns itself with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, concern over the adoption of sustainable methods in fish farming has grown as the demand for fish throughout the world rises. In response,...

The hypervisibility and commercialization of feminine bodies through pregnancy photoshoots have become increasingly prevalent in contemporary visual culture. This paper explores how the representation of pregnant bodies in commercial and social media spaces affects societal perceptions of femininity,...

Indigenous wildlife hunting and trapping have been practiced since the time of Abo Tanyi, revered as the ancestral patriarch of the Tagin tribe and other Tani clans of Arunachal Pradesh. The Tagin, one of the major tribes of the state, have traditionally relied on forests and agriculture to sustain their...

In the continuous development of Indian financial market, equity investors are now having a variety of investment opportunities. In the rapid change of financial market, investors’ preferences and decision making pattern has also changed. A deep understanding on the changing behavior of decision making...

Digital advancements have transformed how people engage with brands, shifting marketing, from traditional methods to more interactive, tailored, and analytics based approaches. With the continuous advancement of digital tools, examining consumer behaviour in online settings has emerged as a central concern...

Mental health has emerged as a global priority, profoundly influencing individuals’ emotional well-being, academic performance, and overall life satisfaction. Recognizing its significance within higher education, this study explores the level of mental health awareness among postgraduate students in...

The two concerns affecting rapidly on employee well-being and organizational performance in today’s era are workplace mental health stigma and quiet quitting. While exclusion, discrimination, and silence are fostered by stigma around mental health issues, quiet quitting reflects a workforce that disengaged...

The term ‘neoliberalisation’ refers to a dominant political and economic ideology that advocates free trade, deregulation, globalisation and a reduction in government spending, which has existed globally over the last four to five decades and is widely prevalent in academic and political debates. The...

Over the last two decades, digital media platforms, also known as social media, new media, or social networking platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, have become powerful tools for job-seeking among young people, especially in digitally connected yet socioeconomically diverse...

Adolescence is a crucial stage of development, during this stage, self-esteem has a major influence on shaping personal growth, social adjustment, and academic achievement. Physical ability is considered as an important factor that influences self-image and offers individuals opportunities to assess...

This paper address the Sense of Security of the people leaving in Left Wing Extremist affected Jangalmahal of West Bengal. Ranibandh block of Bankura district has been under the insurgence of armed conflict especially between the time period of 2000 to 2010. The comparison of sense of security and that...

The escalating global burden of lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has amplified the need for innovative service delivery models to improve prevention and management. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the intellectual structure, evolution, and key trends...

A constructivist strategy for development in developing and underdeveloped economies includes bricolage and social entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are not typically perceived as behaving in a linear manner that flows from inputs to results. Social entrepreneurship is an effort to create social value,...

The contemporary world is more and more oriented towards global and economically dominated objectives. This globalized era has reduced the spatial competition, ushering in a new phase of economic competition. Economic outcomes need to be carefully observed and need an intense debate. This paper examines...

The article explores the convergence of green politics and youth activism in the campaign to protect Deepor Beel, Assam’s only Ramsar-designated wetland. The movement emerged after the Assam Cabinet’s controversial move to denotify the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary, which threatened to open ecologically...

Circular Supply Chain (CSC), integrating supply chain within the idea of circular economy, is gaining prominence to attain sustainable development using the principles of RRR, i.e., Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, by prolonging the useful life of current resources and materials. Purpose: The...

Siliguri city has been witnessed unplanned urbanization since independence. It has resulted fast population growth and formation of slum areas in the city. The city has 154 notified slums and slum dwellers are basically migrated from every corner of the country, especially from Bihar. The Biharis are...

This paper aims to unveil the deep interconnection between the art of weaving and rural societies’ social, cultural, and economic practices within the Cachar district of Assam with a special emphasis on the central role of rural women, and more particularly those of indigenous communities like the Dimasa...

Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking have become major threats in today’s increasingly digital environment, especially for female students in higher education. This article explores the coping strategies and support systems female students adopted to overcome cyberbullying and cyberstalking at public university...

This paper discusses the impact of programmed learning on academic performance οf students in secondary schools in Assam, and history in particular. Programmed learning involves well-organised lessons which enable the student to learn at his/her pace. Although this approach is applied frequently in science...

Bhutan stands as the world's only carbon-negative country - a remarkable feat achieved through deliberate environmental governance, deep-rooted cultural values, and forward-looking policies. This paper explores Bhutan’s carbon-negative development model as a framework for reimagining business responsibility...

The present study assesses the health status and key health determinants of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities residing in eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), particularly in the districts of Sonbhadra, Varanasi, Deoria, Ghazipur, and Ballia. Despite constitutional safeguards and welfare measures, significant...