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TELANGANA STATE FORMATION: POLITICAL DYNAMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION

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The formation of Telangana as India’s 29th state in 2014 marked a significant milestone in the country’s political and administrative evolution, emerging from long-standing regional demands for autonomy, equitable resource allocation, and recognition of a distinct cultural identity. This research aims to critically examine the challenges and opportunities faced by Telangana during its formative years, exploring the complexities of statebuilding, governance, economic development, and identity consolidation in a newly established federal entity. By analysing the political, economic, and social dimensions of Telangana’s journey, this paper identifies key governance issues such as decentralisation, resource management, and fiscal sustainability, alongside the opportunities for accelerated growth in sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure. Moreover, the research discusses how Telangana\'s distinct regional identity has been reinforced post-separation, influencing policy and political discourse. The study also reflects on Telangana\'s interstate dynamics, particularly in relation to Andhra Pradesh, and its strategic role in shaping regional development in South India. Through a blend of qualitative analysis and policy reviews, this article provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that new state formations encounter, using Telangana as a lens to inform broader discussions on sub-national governance and regional autonomy. However, challenges such as unemployment, regional disparities, water resource management, rural development, and administrative efficiency continue to require attention for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. The study concludes that the Telangana movement and subsequent state formation demonstrate the flexibility of the Indian federal system in accommodating regional demands through democratic and constitutional means.
KEYWORDS : Regional Autonomy, Decentralization, State Formation, Regional Development, Public Policy in New States

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TELANGANA THROUGH TWO HISTORICAL PHASES: COLONIAL RULE AND POST-INDEPENDENCE CHANGE

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This Historical study explores the evolution and impact of educational policies in India from the colonial period to the post-independence era. Transformation began post-independence but can be traced back to the freedom movements, which also marked the early stages of change. It examines how British colonial education, designed to serve administrative and imperial interests, differed fundamentally from the post-1947 policy framework that sought to democratize education and align it with nation- building goals. Drawing on historical documents, education commission reports, constitutional provisions, and scholarly literature, the study traces the transition from an elitist, English- centric system to policies emphasizing universal access, social equity, regional languages, vocational relevance, and the constitutional right to education. While post-independence reforms significantly expanded access and literacy, the study finds that persistent implementation gaps and enduring colonial legacies continue to shape educational inequalities. The paper argues that educational policy in India reflects broader socio-political ideologies and remains central to the country’s long-term development and social transformation. The primary aim of the research is to examine the key drivers behind India’s transformation, from the historical context of independence to the current era of digital revolution. The study employs a qualitative research method, analysing historical data, government reports, and technological advancements that have shaped the country. A thematic analysis reveals that while India experienced gradual shifts in its economy, culture, and technological landscape, the most significant changes occurred with the advent of digitalization, which has revolutionized communication, governance, and business. The conclusion highlights that transformation in India continues to unfold, influenced by both traditional factors and new-age technological innovations.
KEYWORDS : Educational policy, colonial education, post-independence education, historical context of independence

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STRUCTURAL AND PHONOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DRAVIDIAN AND INDO-ARYAN LANGUAGES: A CRITICAL STUDY

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The present paper is mainly concerned with the phenomenon of phonological uniformity among Indic languages. The paper begins with a brief overview of the critical notions in the field of ‘linguistic area’, introduced by M B Emeneau in 1956. It then takes up the cases of segmental and prosodic features that fill in the phonological spaces of the languages of six prominent language groups- Austro-Asiatic, Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Tibeto-Burman, Tai Kadai and Great Andamanese. The segmental features are instantiated by the following- laryngeal types, retroflex sounds, nasal vowels, and hiatus. The prosodic features include syllable structures, stress, tone, and rhythm. While features of diversity are assumed as given in the languages of India, the focus here is on features of commonness. The general approach and goal of the present study is in consonance with the refrain of unity among the languages of India in the work of Professor Suniti Kumar Chatterjee.
KEYWORDS : Linguistic Area, Segmental Phonology, Hiatus, Prosodic Phonology, Rhythm

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THE EFFECT OF MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE DYNAMICS ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT

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The role of public administration in multicultural governance, as happened in Indonesia, has the higher dynamics of governance rather than in monoculture society. These dynamics often cause problems that can weaken the governance process, even becoming threat of national disintegration if not managed according to the principles of good governance. The implementation of these principles needs to begin with a comprehensive understanding of the multicultural characteristics of the local community, to find dimensions of diversity and dimensions of unitary as the basis for managing the governance system. In this case, the challenge of public administration needs to be expanded to the other dimensions of governance; the socio-cultural and spiritual dimensions. It is also necessary to adapt to the development of digital inclusiveness (e-inclusion) to support the realization of the effectiveness and accountability of governance. The thrust of this paper is to critically examine workforce diversity management and the result it can bring to an organizational prosperity. The key issues of workforce diversity management and job satisfaction as well as job performance were discussed. Also discussed were workforce diversity management, job match, features, dimensions of workforce diversity and significance of workforce diversity management. There are no other studies that detail the direct effect of workforce diversity management on job match and the explaining role of a person’s job match on the association between workforce diversity management and job outcomes such as job satisfaction and job performance. Therefore, this study constituted the direct effect of workforce diversity management on job matches for the first time and disclosed that the increase in workforce diversity management leads to an increase in a person’s job match.
KEYWORDS : multicultural; challenges to democratic governance; e-inclusion, Workforce Diversity, Management