Development and Regionalism: Anthropological, Ecological and Psychological Perspective

This book unwraps shrouded mysteries that loom large about the concept and paradox prevailing in the arena of development (unequal) and people’s in terms of schism and inculcating feeling for regionalism based on resource availability, linguistic features, ethnicity and psychological considerations. It offers an in-depth anthropological perspective of analytical frame to delve with growing urge of the people for carving out a ‘niche of their own’ in terms of regions providing autonomy, spurt to ethno-centric values and (perhaps!) good governance. Ten case studies presented here covering the length and breadth of the country are unique reflections of people’s perspective and measurement of the paradigm of development and regionalism. Each case — from Ladakh and Gorkhaland autonomy to the state formation of Uttaranchal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh issues that are yet sulking viz. Vidarbha, Telangana and Kamtapur; self imposed criteria for further fragmentation of some already carved out states viz. Meghalaya; and instances of overconcern like Tehri Dam is significantly important as it mirrors people’s echo and cautions for any further look and to tackle ‘Development vis-a-vis Regionalism’ and adjudge its propriety.