Impact of Urbanisation on Rural Development

The process of urbanisation is witnessing in all the countries of the world. The present century refers to as ‘Age of Urbanisation’ because of rapid growth in the urban population. Urbanisation may be considered as an important aspects of economic development by providing organised activity, higher agricultural and industrial development, higher productivity, better standard of living, higher literacy etc. Due to urbanisation there has been a lot of rural transformation in rural society. It has been playing an important role in rural development by linking rural as well as urban areas. Rural folks have been using modern implements in agriculture, small-scale industries, trade and commerce, infrastructural facilities, etc. Educational and technological development have totally changed the shape of rural society. Further, rural people have been availing employment opportunities in urban areas. They are well aware about all amenities and opportunities available in urban areas which may be availed by rural people. The process of urbanisation is one of the important aspects of development and change. All countries in the course of their development are expected to undergo a process of urbanisation. The book will prove very useful and helpful for students, teachers and research scholars engaged in the field.