Critical Reflections and Explorations in Regional Development: Insights from North West India [Hardcover]

Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: Research on aspects of regional development in India has a long tradition. However, almost all the published works in this area seem to have overlooked the importance of focused, in depth analysis of development dynamics within a particular region. In most of the studies intraregional comparisons have been at the center stage. Drawing interregional comparisons has its own advantages, but an indepth analysis within the concerned regions seems to have taken the back seat. It is in this backdrop that an attempt has been made in the present book to focus specifically on regional development. Efforts have been made to study development dynamics in the highly diverse north western India at the disaggregated sectoral level. This book will broaden understanding of various challenges faced by the region in post reform period of high macroeconomic growth. Further, research on comparable lines in other states of the region can lead to a rich literature for fruitful policy interventions in a broader perspective. This book is intended to meet the requirements of a variety of stakeholders in policy formulation, planning and practice of Growth and Development. It will go a long way in explicating the inhibitions to inclusive development within a regional setting in general and in NorthWest India, in particular. Over and above this, the present volume is expected to meet the academic requirements of scholars, students and the general readers across a broad spectrum. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Effat Yasmin is Professor at Department of Economics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. She has a teaching and research experience of 20 years. She has been writing on issues pertaining public finance, rural development, women empowerment, and human resource development. She has authored two books based on her research work and four text books in the areas of money, banking, finance and political economy. She has edited one book on Jammu and Kashmir economy. She has published number of papers in reputed national and international journals. She participated in United States International Visitors Leadership Programme (2006) and visited several Universities in United States. She is member of University Grants Commission pioneered forum to combat violence against women in the University campus. She has contributed to university corporate life in various capacities over the period of time. Dr. Javaid Iqbal Khan is Sr. Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar. He has teaching experience of 10 years at college and university levels. His areas of Research Interest include labor market segregation and Conflict Economics. He has edited one book on Jammu and Kashmir economy and authored 6 text books meant for students at Masters level in the areas of Microeconomics, Quantitative techniques, Indian Economy and J&K Economy. He has to his credit a good number of Papers published in his areas of interest, besides occasional papers on women empowerment, CentreState Relations and Islamic Economics. CONTENTS: Preface . 9 List of Contributors . 11 Abbreviations . 13 Introduction . 17 1. Development Issues in North West India . 37 Sucha Singh Gill Introduction The Development Paradigm Social Harmony: Peace and Development Sustainability, Development and Cooperation Conclusion References. 2. Growth and Development in North Western India: An Analysis of Major Issues. 49 R.L. Bhat Introduction Economic Growth Poverty Unemployment Population Growth and Vital Statistics Literacy rate Human Development Financial Health Some Concluding Remarks References. 3. Structural Transformation in Northern States of India .63 Mudasir Afshan Introduction Pattern and Economic Growth in Northern Region Sectoral Growth and trends of Northern States Comparative analysis (based on linear and exponential growth model) Delhi Haryana Himachal Pradesh Punjab Uttar P.…