Although the United States offers some of the highest quality health care in the world, there are still many difficult challenges left to solve. From heart disease and chronic illness to alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, there’s no shortage of public health problems that need to be addressed. And while public health professionals are constantly engaged at the local and national levels, making a positive impact isn’t easy.
Tackling key health issues in America requires input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private medical facilities. The ability to collaborate across industry lines is essential, as breakthrough medical treatments and public health initiatives depend on experts with different specializations. For example, educating citizens about the risks of excessive alcohol consumption relies on the knowledge of medical practitioners, the communication skills of health educators and the policy experience of lawmakers. But what exactly is a public health problem and how do experts keep track of them over time?
What makes something a public health problem?
Public health is the science of improving the well-being of communities through research, health programs, policies, and education. Unlike the health care field, public health is more about protecting entire populations (CDC Foundation, 2018). This could be something as small as a rural neighborhood, or as large as an entire country. Rather than treating existing medical issues, public health professionals try to prevent problems by promoting healthy lifestyles, designing outreach campaigns, and advising policymakers. They also work to eliminate health disparities by advocating for health care equity and accessibility.
Day: June 30, 2021
WOMEN SAFETY
IN THE CURRENT TIMES, MAJORITY OF THE NEWS WE READ OF ARE ABOUT, VIOLANCE AGAINST WOMEN. WOMEN SAFETY IS AN ISSUE THAT PEOPLE TAKE LIGHTLY. FOR ANY VOILENCE AGAINST WOMENT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS BLAMED IS THE WOMEN ITSELF. NEGLECTANCE TOWARDS SUCH ACTS GIVES IMPETUS ANTI SOCIAL HOOLIGANS TO CONTINUE DOING SUCH SHAMEFUL ACTS. THE DRAKONIAN ACT WHICH TOOK PLACE ON 16TH DECEMBER, WHERE A GIRL WAS RAPED IN A MOVING BUS, SHOOK THE ENTIRE HUMANITY.
EVERY WOMEN, OR HUMANS IN GENERAL SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO DIFFERENCIATE BETWEEN GOOD TOUCH AND BAD TOUCH. EVERY INSTITUTION AND ORGANISATION SHOULD CONDUCT WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT WOMEN SAFETY.
THERE AINT A WOMEN IN THIS WORLD WHO HAS NOT BEEN A SUBJECT TO SUCH INSENSATIVE AND SHAMEFUL ACTS. SUCH ACTS LEAVE A SCAR IN THE MIND OF THE VICTIM. TO PREVENT THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS FROM SUCH TRAUMATISING AND AFFLICTING ACTS , THE FAMILY OF WOMEN, CONFINE HER IN THE BOUNDARY OF THEIR HOMES.THIS FURTHUS STOPS HER FROM FULFILLING HER DREAMS AND IS UNABLE TO LIVE HER LIFE THE WAY SHE WANTS.
ANY SUCH ACTS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE POLICE. EVERY WOMEN SHOULD HAVE THE WOMENS HELPLINE NUMBER IN HER CALL FEED, SO THAT SHE CAN HELP HERSELF OR OTHERS AT THE TIME OF NEED.
BODY POSITIVITY
Body positivity refers to accepting your body irrespective of weight and size of individual with embracing all flaws and imperfections, In simpler words loving and accepting the way you look. Body positivity is like a movement of empowering every individual, it also challenges the way people look and body shame other on basis of their physical appearance. You must have heard people saying that Omg she looks so fat or shew is pretty but fatty, they always made this comment and feel that they have empowered themselves and setting a good example for society but what they don’t know is that one single comment can destroy someone’s self esteem, can damage their mental health as well. so if a person is trying to accept themselves with all the flaws and imperfection, society has problem with that because they have never seen anyone to be bug and still loving their body, what they know is being slim is the only body type that should exist, that is what a ideal individual should look like.
Due to these things body positivity breaks all the stereotype and set some new rules for society that is
1- Having big body is as normal as being slim.
2- Loving yourself is normal and loving your imperfections is normal as well.
3- Not judging someone based on their physical; appearance is great.
Because body comes in all shapes and size and you look beautiful as you are, you don’t have to change yourself just because someone else wants you to, if they are not able to accept yourself fully that’s their problem not yours.
On a kind note: You are beautiful just accept it and embrace your flaws.
MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING!
In India, Mental issues has been considered as a bane since ages. An issue which should ideally be concerned over more than any other diseases and problems in an individual’s life was always overlooked by each and everyone here. Instead what happened was without knowing the inner feelings and situations of someone, considering him/her mentally ill and making fun of their condition, discarding them out of social groups, insulting them in every possible ways. From children to elders; behaviors were all the same, because the root cause was the wrong learning which each one of us received. Calling someone “Mad” for some unusual pattern of theirs’ was and is taught as a very casual, funny thing to every kid. The problem is our society being so obsessed with their typically illogical norms set up by some Orthodox and unlearnt people. God knows how many lives had been destroyed beacuse of these stupid things people does, how many killed themselves till date just because they expected someone to understand them, but were disappointed.
Why are these norms even more important than a person’s whole life? Since, when did humans became so selfish to not care about anyone until they are either dead or devastated?
Be it a kid, teenager, adult each and everyone has a right to be understood and it’s a responsibility of all to understand. To answer the questions above I could suggest only one word ‘Respect’. Everyone here, is taught to care about society more than oneself. Be it our own parents and family at times, all would teach us to stop being different because it wasn’t respected enough and just close our eyes follow the illogical path to living. While Lord himself has made each one of us unique with different looks and features, why can’t we just respect and accept all what a person is and beautifully embrace the diversity of human kind. Let the person be free and do what makes Them happy and not just the society. Give a chance for everyone to express well and. not judge them unnecessarily. Be trust worthy and loving enough to make someone feel comfortable in sharing, rather than choosing death as a better option. However, finally when the world was at break in these lockdowns due to Covid is when everyone as a whole started gaining an in depth knowledge of mental health and a necessity to understand it, as of course it wasn’t easy to live caged in the same place and space everyday. The understanding came when all the people themselves beared the burden on their heads.
But, as said ” Better late than never”. The Mental Health consideration came into existence and the spread of a proper knowledge onto this utterly important topic started. Mainly initiated by Social media influencers to becoming a trending topic among common people, to celebs. It has finally came up to the government’s notice.
THE FIRST STEPPING STONE…
Taking it to consideration, CBSE (Central board of secondary education) has finally come up with a plan to spread a proper mental health awareness within the kids aged 9-11 years. News report from A reliable source states that, “CBSE has launched a new Mobile app for students and parents. The new app ‘Dost for life’ is an exclusive psychological counselling app for students and parents of Case affiliated students. The new app will simultaneously cater to students and parents from different cbse- affiliated schools in different geographies accross the World”.
This app is easily available for download on play store and is already affiliated with all the CBSE schools. Under this, students can fix their time slots according to their convenience and sit and attend sessions on mental health awareness three days a week. This would not only help students and parents understand and respect their own mental state and each other’s but also acknowledge them with the facts on how to be a help to people suffering through related issues arround them. Being known with facts and consequences of this issue, they could also be stopped from exaggerating their own problems, understand the true meaning of these terms and how to contribute their part in saving others from it. It will fulfill the agenda of making ‘Mental health’ an open and foremost significant topic to learn and talk about. Hopefully, it would contribute to the future of our country in the best way possible.
A NOTE TO ALL.
Remember, that fear of being judged and Unaccepted is the biggest enemy of a person. Thus, Self worth and Respect for others are the two main weapons you could use to curb this fear to build in you and others as well. Learn to accept yourself and others, take advices from good people around when confused, give them if Experienced but , “Never Ever Give Up”.
Here are some Lifehacks to keep you calm and happy in every situation for you to learn and suggest to your loved ones and to people in need for help; Find serenity in little things.
Significance Of Marriage As Social Institution — Educational News
Abstract Marriage is an institution that admits man and woman to family life. It is a stable relationship in which a man and a woman are socially permitted to live together without losing their status in the community. Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple; rather it affects the whole society and future generations. […]
Significance Of Marriage As Social Institution — Educational News
MANAGEMENT [a]
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MANAGEMENT IS THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS, WORKING TOGETHER IN GROUPS, EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY ACHIEVE SELECTED AIMS.
IT IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS. IT COMPRISES OF SET OF INTERRELATED AND INTEDEPENDENT FUNCTIONS LIKE PLANNING, ORGANISING, STAFFING, DIRECTING AND CONTROLLING . EVERY INSTITUTION OR ORGANISATION NEEDS MANAGEMENT ; BE IT A PETROL PUMP OR A SCHOOL.
IT IS AIMED THAT IN MANAGEMENT TASKS ARE DONE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. THERE ARE THREE LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT. EVERY LEVEL EMPLOYS WORKERS TO COMPLETE THE DESIRED GOAL.
IT IS A NEVER ENDING PROCESS. IT STARTS AT PLANNING AND ENDS AT CONTROLLING.
DOES YOUR DOG REALLY LOVE YOU
It should come as no surprise to pet lovers that dogs do indeed care about their owners, but what’s surprising is how perceptive they’re of the small things that impact you and your well-being. Research shows that dogs could also be ready to tell when their owners are being snubbed by somebody else , and that they successively act coldly toward the people doing the dissing. within the experiment, dogs watched as their owners asked for help and either was rudely ignored or received aid. The overwhelming majority of the dogs whose owners didn’t receive help ignored food offered to them by the one that had snubbed their human. Scientists say this is often likely a sort of social eavesdropping or the utilization of data collected by observing interactions between others, and it shows that your dog has your back.
the question of whether dogs truly love their humans depends on the dog and on the person. even as some human relationships are transactional in nature — as an example , you’ll love someone because they create you are feeling a particular way — a part of dogs’ affection for humans does stem from the very fact that we feed them and lookout of them. In some cases, though, he believes that it goes “beyond that” for dogs.
Regardless of species — human, dog, cat, bird — the emotion of affection is controlled by a really powerful hormone: oxytocin.
Oxytocin is released during bonding activities, and particularly during physical contacts, like when a mother holds her baby or once you cuddle together with your partner. It’s also released once you pet your dog, both in your brain and in his.
When oxytocin is released, it causes that fuzzy, full-hearted feeling that we accompany love. It makes us feel relaxed, trusting and more ready to regulate our stress responses.
We come to associate those warm, happy feelings with whoever we’re with when the oxytocin is released. And that’s the essential foundation of love: good emotions that are felt mutually between two people — or an individual and their dog.
Dogs also experience oxytocin released during petting sessions, so it stands to reason that they fall crazy a bit like we do. Physical affection and other bonding activities kickstart his oxytocin production and make him love us.
The signs are very subtle and they’re not always obvious, but as we break down during this exclusive, all you would like to understand are the small signs that prove your dog’s love for you…
such as
1) staring directly into your eyes
2)yawning once you yawn
3)Leaning on you
4)Cuddling with you after a meal
5)Wiggling eyebrows
dogs themselves, add sunshine and smiles to each day. The more you remember what proportion you’re keen on your dog, the happier you’re likely to feel and therefore the better your day will go.
What began as a mutual-services contract between two very different species became something far more like love. None of that creates a lick of sense, but it doesn’t need to . Love rarely touches the reasoning parts of the brain. It touches the dreamy parts, the devoted parts—it touches the parts we sometimes call the guts . for several thousands of years, it’s there that our dogs have lived.
KARMA
WHAT IS KARMA? KARMA IS JUST LIKE; IF YOU SPIT IT THE AIR, IT FALLS OVER YOU. KARMA COMES BACK, IS IT TRUE? YES, IT IS. IF YOU DO GOOD TO PEOPLE, GOOD WILL HAPPEN TO YOU. IF YOU DO BAD TO PEOPLE, ONE DAY OR THE OTHER YOU SHALL GO THROUGH SOMETHING NEGATIVE. YES, IT IS TRUE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOT OF INSTANCES, WHEREIN I HAVE WITNESSED PEOPLE GOING FROM LAND TO SKY, AND THOSE WHO DROPPED FROM THE SKY TO LAND.
WHAT YOU GIVE, COMES BACK TO YOU. WHAT YOU DO COMES BACK TO YOU. IF YOU THROW, 2 BALLS IS THE AIR, IT COMES BACK TO YOU.LET US USE AN EXAMPLE: BLUE BALL STANDS FOR BAD KARMA AND PINK BALL STANDS FOR GOOD KARMA. IF YOU DO GOOD, IT WILL GET TO YOU; THINGS WHICH ARE POSITIVE. EVERY NEGATIVE KARMA COUNTS AND SO DOES A POSITIVE KARMA. IF YOUVE DONE BAD TO PEOPLE , ITS CONSEQUENCE WILL COME TO YOU EVEN IF YOU HAVE DONE GOOD TO PEOPLE.
BE POSITIVE, DONT GET JEALOUS OF OTHERS. YOUR LIFE WITH BE THE WAY YOU THINK OF IT TO BE. YOU ARE THE MASTER OF YOUR LIFE, THE ARTIST OF THE ART CALLED “LIFE”. BLESS PEOPLE, THE BLESSINGS WILL MULTIPLY AND COME BACK TO YOU. IF YOU BE GOOD TO OTHERS, YOU SHALL ALWAYS HAPPY.
STAY HAPPY AND RADIATE HAPPINESS.
Permaculture
Permaculture is a fusion of the words ‘Permanent’ and ‘culture’. The term was devised by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1978. In Mollison’s words, permaculture can be defined as the “conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. All this is achieved with a harmonious integration of landscape and people sustainably. The farms are designed in such a way that it promotes the coexistence of competing plants species. Currently, more than 3 million people practice permaculture across 140 countries.
Permaculture benefits claims
The practitioners of permaculture claim that as the population is increasing, there is increasing pressure to produce more food. The modern method of monoculture is not a sustainable method of growing food where a large area of land is used for only one crop and lots of chemical fertilizers are required to sustain the crop production. This also puts immense pressure on the topsoil and the soil loses its fertility and more fertilizers are required to maintain the productivity and output. Monoculture is discouraged by permaculturists because it promotes farming with a commercial-driven mindset and only selected varieties of crops and plants are grown that are commercially viable. Sometimes wild and uncultivated foods like tubers and millets are sidelined from the people’s diet even though when they are just if not more nutritious than any other food. Practicing permaculture can help small farmers to be more self-sufficient in producing their food and not rely on external input. Farmers also get the opportunity to grow large varieties of fruits, grain, and vegetables under a single roof. But it’s more than just self-sufficiency and the farm itself generates manure and this helps in saving the fertilizer costs. There is even more, as perennial plants are a structural part of the permaculture, this means that plants don’t require regular tending. This reduces the labor expenses as well. It also allows the plants to endure harsh weather conditions like the heavy downpour in monsoons or winters.
Challenges and future
Modern conventional agriculture science has been a boon in terms of production quantity as a whole but still, there are lots of problems that we are facing right now due to the use this form of farming. The focus should also be on the quality first and then quantity. What modern agriculture science has done is that it has separated the farmer from the soil. The focus and research are on the yields and nutritive properties of plants. Food has to come from the soil and most of the solutions are available in nature itself. Permaculture provides a pragmatic and efficient way for our subsistence farmers to produce food. In India where small farmers are the majority and they will also face immense pressure from the dangers of climate change and the increasing constraints on resources, epically water. Then there is the monetary issue as well. Permaculture helps in this case as the food is closer to the producer and there is less wastage of food. This makes food production economical and sustainable in a long run. Still replacing permaculture with traditional agriculture will not be easy and practical, but with small steps, it can emerge as a viable way to produce food and maintaining the ecology of the planet.
GST (01/07/17)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax applicable throughout India which replaced multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state government. It was introduced as The Constitution Act (Amendment101). It is used in India on the supply of goods and services. GST has replaced some indirect taxes in India such as the excise duty, VAT, services tax, etc. The Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29th March 2017 and came into effect on 1st July 2017.
BRIEF HISTORY
The start of reform in India’s indirect tax regulation dates back to Rajiv Gandhi’s government. It started with the introduction of Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT) in 1986 by Vishwanath Pratap Singh, the then Finance Minister. Subsequently PM P.V. Narsimha Rao and his finance minister Manmohan Singh initiated early discussion on Value Added Tax (VAT) at the state level. A single common Goods and Services Tax was introduced during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government (1999); in a meeting between him and his economic advisory panel.
FORMATION
In 2016, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution Amendment Bill. However due to disagreements on several statements in the bill and on opposition’s demand, the GST bill was sent back for review. A 21 member committee was formed to look in the proposed GST laws. After approval of Central Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 (The CGST Bill), the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 (The IGST Bill), the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 (The UTGST Bill), the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to the States) Bill 2017 (The Compensation Bill), these bills were passed by Lok Sabha on March 29, 2017. The Rajya Sabha passed the bills on April 6, 2017. They were enacted as Acts on April 12, 2017.
IMPEMENTATION
Goods and Services Tax was launched all over India with effect from July 1 2017. The Jammu and Kashmir legislature passed its GST act on 7 July 2017, thereby ensuring the entire nation brought under a unified indirect taxation system. The GST has ben modified many times since it’s implementation, the latest being on 22 December 2018. The panel of federal and state finance ministers decided to revise GST rates on 28 goods and 58 services.
FEATURES OF GST IN INDIA
DUAL GST:
- India has adopted dual GST
- Central GST (CGST) and State GST/ Union Territories GST (SGST/ UTGST)
- Central govt. and State/UT govt. collect respective GSTs.
- This feature owes to Amendment 101 of constitution
- Integrated GST is leviable on inter-state transactions. It is levied and collected by the Central Government. It is equal to CGST + SGST.
TAXES SUBSUMED IN GST:
Central Government
- Central Excise Duty
- Additional Excise Duty
- Service Tax
- Additional Customs Duty (CVD)
- Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD)
- Excise Duty on Medicinal and Toilet Preparations.
State Government
- Sales Tax/Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Entertainment Tax (other than collected by local bodies)
- Central Sales Tax (CST)
- Octroi and Entry Tax
- Purchase Tax
- Luxury Tax
- Taxes on Lottery, Betting and Gambling
BENEFITS
- Removal of Cascading Effect: The earlier system where tax was levied upon tax thereby burdening the consumer was removed effectively. Black money also seems to be reduced.
- Uniformity in tax rate therefore rate arbitrage: While there used to be fluctuation in some commodities due to manufacture and inter state business, GST has levelled the taxes to a lot extent.
- Decrease in prices because of cascading effect and rate arbitrage.
- Abolition of interstate check-posts placed to enforce taxes on cross border transactions. This also reduced long-distance travel time for goods and transportation by 20 percent.
- Creation of Nation Common Market
SHORTCOMINGS
- Large list of GST- exempted goods which make the system unnecessarily complicated.
- The decision to exempt almost 50 percent of items in the consumer price index basket has narrowed the base.
- High tax rates on automobiles, construction of buildings have slowed down the progress of these sectors.
- CAG report observed “Post-implementation of GST, the Centre’s revenue from goods and services registered a decline of 10% in 2017-18 compard to the revenue from the subsumed taxes in 2016/17”
- Government’s gross tax revenue collection in Apr-Jun grew at the slowest pace in 10 years.
Thus we see as many benefits as the disadvantages are. Lets look forward to future amendments and openly keep our thoughts, for India is a democratic country!
Service Business- the upcoming style of business
With Service business gaining popularity every day and changing the way business is done, more and more entrepreneurs are starting service-oriented businesses. Be it cloud storage, entertainment channels like Netflix, Prime, Hotstar etc, multi-service platforms like UrbanClap, now known as Urban Company which offers almost all services you could possibly need or even food and grocery delivery apps (Zomato, Big Basket), Service Business has made its way into every industry.
A decade ago, Service Business was limited to services like consultations, tuitions, banking services, financial services (agent, brokers and consultants), after-sale services, real estate, event management, etc. But with the advancement in technology and skills of new entrepreneurs over time, it has expanded tremendously.
However, the nature of service business and its operations, compared to manufacturing or other kinds of businesses is very different. For example, in a manufacturing business, the manufacturer or any employee of the company, does not have any relationship or direct contact with its customer (except customer care and salespeople). However, in most service businesses, communication and maintaining a direct relationship with the customer is very important.
Dimensions of Service
In order to successfully establish and grow a service-oriented business, it is necessary to understand its dimensions and analyse where your business lies in terms of the three dimensions- Service Package, Service Customisation and Customer contact.
a) Service Package (Nature)
Service Package refers to the nature of the service and the value it adds. This tells us which part of the operation/service requires more attention. For example, if a service is dependent on tangible activities like in the case of food/grocery delivery apps, more attention is paid to spend money on tangible assets. However, if the service is dependent on intangible activities like salon beauty services, training and retention of skilled employees and development of firm’s knowledge assets is more important.
b) Service Customization
Service Customization refers to the level of customization or standardization of the service. This gives us an insight into the kind of human resources required and the nature of operations to be followed. For example, if the service is more or less standardised like in the case of plumbing, employees/workers with more narrow skills can be hired and a standardised step by step approach can be followed.
However, if the service is customised according to the needs and demands of every customer like in case of a bakery that makes customised cakes, the operation becomes less predictable and more variable so the company needs highly skilled employees/workers. Such organisations compete on the degree of customisation offered instead of cost.
c) Customer Contact
Customer contact refers to the degree of contact the employees have with the customer which depends on the nature of the service. The degree of customer contact is divided into- Front-room and Back-room operations.
Front-room operations refer to the part of the service where the customer interfaces directly with the service organisation. Back-room operations refer to the part of the service where there’s no contact with the customer.
For example, getting a Netflix/Prime subscription is a back-room oriented service. So, the company does not need employees with people skills since there is no direct contact or communication involved in the service. On the other hand, any service available on Urban Company requires direct contact (front-room) with the customer and hence, the employees hired should know how to be pleasant and cater to the needs of the customer.
With the help of these dimensions of service business, one must analyse the position of their service business and make its human resources and operations related decisions accordingly.
LEISURE HIDES THE SECRET OF PRODUCTIVITY
“Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
WHY NECESSARY?
Leisure means respite from work. It is essential for men tired with work. A little leisure refreshes the tired limbs and makes him fit for another period of work.
VARIOUS WAYS OF SPENDING SPARE TIME
Set of woman doing leisure activities relaxing at home, vacuuming the house, having coffee, exercising at a gym and gardening,
Modern life is full of cares and worries. We have to work very hard with little or no success. Some work in factories from morning till night, some work in offices for seven, eight or nine hours a day every person has to work hard to earn his or her living. But human body is not a machine. It cannot work continually for hours together it requires some rest. Even a machine is given rest. Otherwise, it breaks down. That is why leisure is so essential. Like machines, our health will break down completely if we have no regular leisure. It always helps us regain our lost energy and refreshes so that we may continue to do our work next day with more vigour both mental and physical.
ITS USE AND MISUSE
So, leisure we all must have. But it does not mean complete cessation of work. Our limbs may stop working; but our mind is never idle. Once the tension of physical labour is gone mind has time to relax and engage itself in finding enjoyment in some entertainment or recreations. Leisure does not mean idleness. It can be utilised by engaging oneself in recreations. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So, work must be followed by recreations that brace up the mind and spirit.
CONCLUSION
Leisure varies from one person to another. Some utilise it in light reading, while other in their particular hobbies, like playing at cards, or at instruments there are some who go to the stress or cinemas for entertainments, while there are others who take evening walks. There are some who simply sit tight and enjoy the pleasure of doing nothing Whatever may be the mode of enjoying leisure, we must have it. Otherwise our life would become dull. We will lose interest in life. Life has to be lived and lived fully and joyfully.
THE BEST PARAGLIDING DESTINATION IN INDIA
Why do people paraglide
We human beings are blessed with the ability to talk, express our thoughts and feelings, walk freely on the land and various other things. Man is a curious creature wanting to try and explore new things and experiencing joy in that. Seeing the birds fly freely in the sky witnessing the nature and human made settlements through the microscopic view , many feet away from land has often led people to wonder how it would be to be in that sky. Well the creation of Aeroplane did do a little to experience that but still nothing comes closer to the experience of getting yourself loose in the air without a metal box enclosing you. The feeling of spreading your limbs freely experiencing the glories of nature , the very reason of our existence is incredible. And what if there is an opportunity to be this free bird amidst the world famous mighty Himalayas- where the wind from the great mountains will caress your face destressing you of your worries, the luscious greenery will provide you peace , the valleys and the rivers flowing hundreds and thousands of feet below you will scream peace and tranquility providing relief to the buried souls. Yes it is PARAGLIDING we are talking about.
To all the adventure sport lovers who are missing the rush of adrenaline flow through them while they take the “safe risks” by flying in air, in this covid pandemic where staying at home is the sole option, this blog is for you to read . The blog I am sure will give you all the reasons and information regarding paragliding in BIR BILLING.
Why to choose Bir as a paragliding destination
Bir , a small village located in the heart of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh- The land of Gods , is a paradisal abode for all the adrenaline lovers, offering an unforgettable lifetime experience of letting yourself free amongst the clouds while gliding through them. IT IS THE BEST PARAGLIDING DESTINATION IN INDIA which attracts gliders from all over the world. Bir has also played as a host of 2015 Paragliding world cup.
The Bir-Billing area is a popular site for paragliders both searching for tandem paragliding as well as solo paragliding which attracts people from all over the world to paraglide. It is the highest paragliding spot in India and is the best budget friendly option which enables you to take a flight from 2430 meters above the sea level. It also offers you an opportunity to camp and relax in the lap of nature , away from all the worries , in a pocket friendly way.
Bir Billing can be accessed via road, train and flight. The Gaggal airport in Dharmshala is the nearest air port to Bir which is connected to Kullu and Delhi and the distance between Dharmshala to Bir is 68 kilometers which can be accessed only by road. To reach Bir by train one has to travel till Pathankot railway station and then take a toy train to Ahju railway station which is just 3 kilometers away from Bir. The toy train experience is also a wonderful one and I would recommend taking the train option as the toy train seeping through the majestic Himalayan valleys and tunnels will take you a step closer to the nature. Also there are buses at regular intervals from Dharmshala and Shimla to take you to Bir and overnight buses from Delhi to Dharmshala and Shimla runs daily.
Paragliding in Bir
The take off site at Bir offers a mighty 360 degree view of Dhauladhar Mountain Range. A single paragliding flight of about 15 minutes will cost rupees 2000 generally while a 30 minute long flight will cost you around 3000 rupees.(Note these are the general rates and it may differ from one paragliding company to the other).
You will be taken to the take off site by the company you choose to paraglide with. For the first time paragliders , tandem paragliding where you will paraglide with a professional paraglider, is highly recommended. A harness securing you with the paraglider will be tied to ensure your safety and the balloon and navigation will be the responsibility of your paraglider. You will have to take a short run pre take off from the cliff in the air which will get you set free in the air. The process of the short run followed by the jumping in air can be a bit scary but within two minutes max your fear will be overpowered by excitement and ecstasy of being able to shake your hands and limbs freely in the air without a caged body .
Best Time to visit Bir
The best time to visit Bir is between October to June. However paragliding in December and January when the mighty Himalayas are covered in white sheet of snow is simply fantastic. However, the paragliding may be stalled sometimes due to snowfall in the winter months.
For staying you can either choose the option of rental homes or the hotels, the prices of which starts from 500 rupees per night and go as high as to 3000 rupees per night depending upon the luxuries.
Conservation Of Wildlife.
” The love for living creature is the most noble attribute of man”.
These words are well said by Charles Darwin, the biologist, who well know the pertinence of all living creatures and the need of harmony between man and other creatures. Our ecosystem depends on the cycle of interdependence between man and other creatures. If even one species become extinct, our ecosystem gets disturbed.
Man’s avarice allure it to do wrong thing, even killing may it be animals or others in form of poaching, hunting. Scientist reveal the fact, that since the development of ecosystem, above 2000 species have become extinct and about 1000 are endangered.
The question arises……
How long will the Earth sustain….?
OR
How the Earth will sustain by the artificial technology only, when everything is virtual….?
Killing fisheries, poultry, just for savoring tastes is not ethical for human being.
Change is the law of nature. Gone are the days when we enslaved animals or used horses alike ‘Chetak’, cows alike ‘Nandi’ etc. The need of the hour is to protect wildlife, not only by constructing National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries or launching campaigns.
It is the awareness which has to be enlighten within each one of us and unconditional bond between us and animals.
Humans made the conditions for the pupfish’s extinction- now humans keep it alive.
The pupfish, also known as the rarest fish in the world, are a group of killifish with striking coloration. They are mostly found in the extreme and isolated environment. These rare species of fish lives in a single pool in the Mojave Desert. They went almost extinct with their only canyon pool being pumped.
The description of Pupfish
Pupfish are small, colorful, knuckle-sized and ray-finned fishes. The most famous amongst them are the Devil’s Hole pupfish. The Devil’s Hole pupfish are bright blue with purple accents whereas, the white sands pupfish has yellow and orange fins. Most of the pupfish are very tiny, some even less than an inch in length.
The diet of these pupfish includes variety of things, consisting of algae, plants, aquatic invertebrates and some insects.
About the devils hole pupfish
The fascinating and playful pupfish with bright, silvery-blue and lustrous body are found in an oasis within the Death Valley called as- The Devils Hole. These mighty goldfish-like fishes survive in the 92 degrees water of the Devil’s Hole. They withstand harsh conditions that would kill most other fish. Another fact about this fish is that it acts as an indicator of seismic activity around the globe.
Hottest, Driest and the Lowest National Park
The Death Valley as the name sounds is a land of the most extreme conditions. You can expect a scorching heat of 110 F to 120 F +. Even though this land experiences droughts and record summer heat, in the winters the peaks of the mountains are snow-laden. This land welcomes rainstorms rarely. Lush oases harbor tiny fishes and refuge for wildlife and humans. The name might sound very morbid but it is home to a great diversity of life.
What threatened their existence?
In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, groundwater was pumped out extensively for the agricultural purposes. This activity led to a major downfall of the water level in Devil’s Hole. These invasions were a threat to the very existence of this fascinating species.
So, a group of academics, government employees and private citizens met in 1969 to speak about the protections needed for the fauna in Devil’s Hole.
The desert pupfish has been classified as endangered by IUCN. Due to the pumping of the aquifer since 1960’s, the fish never recovered. Later, it was decided that a back-up population was needed. A replica was created where one part of the population resides in the fake canyon, and the other in the natural canyon.
How many Devils Hole pupfish are left in 2020?
The observable population of the Devil’s Hole pupfish has reached 136. In the years 2006, 2007, and 2013 their population was less than 40. In the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, scientists counted near about 200 Devils Hole pupfish. And in the late 1990s there was startling decline in their numbers.
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