India Untouched - The Forgotten Face of Rural Poverty - Softcover

Abraham M George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 818866118X ISBN 13: 9788188661183

Publisher: East West Books, 2004

Synopsis

India Untouched is a personal account of the experiences of an extraordinary philanthropist of Indian origin, Abraham George, who has devoted his life to working for the poor in South India for the past eight years. The backdrop is the day-to-day lives of a great majority of Indians who live in the villages, mostly untouched by the rapid economic progress that has been occurring in every city across the country since reforms were introduced in 1991. He tells his powerful story candidly and honestly as he seeks solutions that would reduce the hardships faced by hundreds of millions of Indians still living in poverty and social deprivation. India untouched is an inspiring work offering many innovative ideas for social and economic reform, born out of one man's vision for change. These ideas have, in a short time, brought about dramatic improvements in the lives of thousands of poor people. In discussing the hurdles he has faced, and by offering alternative solutions, he challenges the premises under which many present government policies are being implemented. His background as a successful entrepreneur, and his advantage as an outsider looking in and as an insider working within the system, gives him a unique perspective from which to analyze issues with a fresh and unbiased focus.

About this edition

• Publisher: East West Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 818866118X
• ISBN 13: 9788188661183
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400