POLITICS OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A Case Study of Maharashtra

Maharashtra, India's expansive and populous state, boasts significant economic, financial, social, and political clout. It draws industries, investors, and laborers from across the nation. This work delves into Maharashtra's regional development politics, focusing on Vidarbha, a constituent region. The book explores Vidarbha's underdevelopment compared to other Maharashtra regions, highlighting stagnant social progress and widening inequalities. These factors have led to despair, loss of confidence, and discontent among residents, fueling calls for a separate state. Poverty, malnutrition, unemployment, and farmers' suicides are not merely economic issues but require comprehensive state-level policy intervention. This book offers a political economy perspective, backed by statistics and official reports, to spark evidence-based discussions among policymakers.