Himachal Pradesh University Journal

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HPUJ December 2025

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HPUJ December 2025

ISSN 2277-1425 e-ISSN 2277-1433

The December 2025 issue of *Himachal Pradesh University Journal resents diverse research across humanities and social sciences. The issue features studies on international relations, the sociological dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, climate-induced displacement and governance challenges in Kerala’s Kuttanad region, gender budgeting and fiscal policy in Himachal Pradesh, and historical perspectives on opium cultivation in Sirmaur.

Published: December 2025 Himachal Pradesh University Journal

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The Himachal Pradesh University Journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines within humanities and social sciences. The journal serves as a premier platform for scholars, researchers, and academicians to disseminate original research findings, theoretical contributions, and innovative methodological approaches that advance knowledge in their respective fields.

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