Browsing by Author "Sawaikar, Ranjana D."

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    Processing and Marketing of Nutritional Value-added Products: A Case Study of Jeevak Industries in Goa
    (Academy of Humanity and Social Sciences, 2024) Sawaikar, Ranjana D.
    Nutrition is essential for a human being, due to the changing lifestyle of people consumption of homemade and healthy food is gradually losing its relevance. The SSI involved in processing nutritional food products need encouragement and promotion. The objective here is to highlight how the processing, value addition and marketing of such products in SSI Units are done and to highlight the challenges faced by the enterprises. The case study involves the data collected from an established owner through an in-depth interview with the help of questionnaire. The collected data is classified and analysed with the help of graphs and charts. The finding of the study is elaborated on the basis of analysis made. The firm in question uses local raw materials and labour forces to be a vibrant unit without compromising on FDA standard. The challenges are mainly due to the issues of marketing and selling at local outlets.
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    Study of the recent trends in digital payment methods in India
    (Indian Academicians and Researchers Association, 2024) Sawaikar, Ranjana D.
    In today’s world of digitization, a concept of digital payment is familiar to all. In India it emerged in the last decade through internet banking and since 2016 onwards there is rise in digital payment transactions and Government of India is taking initiatives to promote digitization in all sectors and to bring transparency in financial transactions. Missions like digital India and Cashless India are part of it. Digital payment method is a part of cashless India’s mission. It involves an online transaction without actual exchange of hard cash and without physical visit to bank. The present study highlights the meaning of digital payment, different types of digital payment methods offered by Government, Banks and other private sectors in India. The study also highlights factors influencing digital payment methods, its benefits and challenges involved in implementing it. The study is based on secondary data and it is of conceptual nature. The finding of the study is that digital payment brings convenience in making payment. It allows to make payment online. It is speedy and less risky. It is available for use 24 x 7. However, it faces challenges like availability of internet connection, electronic device and operating bank account of user.