In India, development and local self-government have a long history. The Indian society, which we find today, is definitely not the same as it was during the British rule. It is not easy that the areas which remained sick for such a long period should regain their health so soon. All the same, the change that has taken place with in a period of 60 years is highly encouraging and laudable. Majority of the people live in rural areas in developing countries, ...