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This book highlights the multidimensional nature of ecological issues that have emerged as a consequence of rapid economic development. Studies of human ecology are integrated into the text throughout, and the links between ecology and development vis-a-vis their interface in the framework of a variety of ecosystem disciplines--agriculture, agro-pastoral, hills forest, ridge-quarrying and urban-industrial--of the economic development and high population pressure ...
Of late, 'development Planning' has become a popular catchword for politicians, policy makers, administrators as well as academicians in the very modern context. This book gives a vivid account of Planning and Development in India. Substantially based on authoritative information, this book consist of the following chapters -Introduction; Towards manpower Planning; regional Planning; Basic Needs Approach; Objectives of Planning and Development; State Level ...
Growing population is leading to prove heavy burden on the limited and scarce resources -natural of manmade. This is more so in case of rural areas where gainful opportunities are very meager. Though population explosion is a major problem all over the world yet its repercussions are more visible in poor and developing countries. Thus the various programmes for rural development launched vehemently are diluted to over-population. This book addresses many issues ...
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 way. Major themes, discusses herein are -Introduction to Rural Development; Rural Society in India; Impact of economic Reforms on Rural Poor; Rural development Programmes; Poverty, Environment and ...
Well planned and coordinated administration is the first requisite for the success of rural development prgrammes A veritable mine of information, this book focuses on various crucial issues of rural development administration in India. The main themes, given elaborate treatment herein are -Seventy-Third Constitutional Amendment: An Appraisal; Empowering Gram Sabha; Functioning of Gram Sabhas; Legislative Provisions on Gram Sabha in Indian States; Sustainable ...
As is obvious, a majority of Indian population lives in villages and the villages lack almost all basic amenities, essential for a dignified life, Poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, malnutrition, diseases, homelessness, potable water, lack of transport and communication facilities etc. are the major problems, Indian villagers are infested with. This book assesses various issues pertaining to IRDP and its impact on rural areas. The main themes, discussed here are ...
India is the country of villages and majority of its population lives in villages. Though development oriented programmes for uplifting the standard of rural life are launched, yet no significant changes could be brought in so far. Rural areas are suffering almost on all fronts of life. Housing, health, employment, education and nutrition communication, environment, water, land and agriculture etc. are the major sectors where rural population suffers most. This ...
From the Preface: In order to evolve methodology for integrated rural development planning process, it is necessary to understand the nature and level of operation of various activities and programmes to analyse various programme components and sectoral departments responsible for planning and execution of those at district and block levels. The relationship between high educational levels and high skill jobs has prompted many communities to pay closer attention ...