This book provides an integrated picture of issues related to poverty, agriculture, urbanization, food safety and food security in the peri-urban India. Based on field research undertaken in the peri-urban belts of two Indian states–Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, it presents the perspectives of the farmers, both as producers and consumers on the role of agriculture, food production and consumption practices, quality of life and the effectiveness of the existing support networks available to them. Using field studies of direct relevance to development practitioners, agencies, NGOs, environmentalists, policy-makers and researchers, it captures the views of key social stakeholders to provide the most comprehensive and balanced analysis of a key peri-urban issue facing India today. The findings highlight the pivotal role peri-urban agriculture plays in societal and cultural issues such as gender roles, health and food safety as well as the traditional concepts of livelihoods, employment and income.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Neela Mukherjee
Dr. Neela Mukherjee, is currently working as a development practitioner, researcher, trainer and a resource person with multiple organizations, both within India and abroad. She is associated with a Delhi-based enterprise called “Development Tracks, RTC†involved in cutting-edge research/consultancy and training activities. Formerly, a Professor of Economics at the LBS National Academy of Administration Mussoorie, India and an alumna of the London School of Economics and Politics Science, London, her major areas of current field research include participatory and sustainable development practices, community perspectives, empowerment and related issues. Dr. Mukherjee has written extensively in her areas of interest. Her books include Participatory Rural Appraisal, Methodology and Applications (1993), Questionnair Survey and Participatory Rural Appraisal (1995), Participatory Appraisal of Natural Resources (1997) published by Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi. Her book Alternative Perspectives on Livelihoods, Agriculture and Air Pollution, Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas in a Developing Country published in 2001 by Ashgate Publishing Co., U.K. describes community perspectives on the impact of air pollution. Dr. Mukherjee is also the editor of a series on “Learning to Share†PRA experience, of which, two volumes (1997 and 2000) have been published by Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
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