Rural Development in India

Of late, 'Rural Development' has assumed global attention specially among the developing nations. A country like India where verily 70% of the people live in rural areas has great significance. This book analyses problems and prospects of rural development in coherent. About Author : Dr. Madan Mohan, M.A. (Econ. & Socio), B.T., D. Phil (Alld.) is a seasoned teacher and researcher. Till recently he was working with UP Education Dept. as a Senior Lecturer of Economics. Has attended many seminars/symposia at state and national level. Has contributed many articles to leading professional journals. Contents : Preface 1. Introduction 2. Rural Society in India 3. Impact of Economic Reforms on Rural Poor 4. Rural Development Programmes 5. Poverty, Environment and Development 6. Rural Development and Agro-Industries 7. Food Security and Rural Women 8. Literacy and Rural Women 9. Rural Women and Local Self Government 10. Gram Sabha and Village Level Governance 11. Indian Rural Settlement System & Caste and Clan 12. Rural Development and Volentarism 13. Poverty Alleviation in Rural India: Programmes and Strategies 14. Rural Development: A Case of Tamil Nadu 15. Future Strategies 16. Women Entrepreneurs and Credit Facilities Bibliography Index