Rural Development: Planning Strategy and Policy Imperatives

Many attempts were made for the upliftment of the rural poor. The creation of Panchayati Raj in 1959, with the object of entrusting the authority and responsibilities for rural development to rural people is considered not only an innovation but also a revolution. The present publication attempts to profile, in as realistic a manner as possible, a planned strategy and policy imperatives for rural India. It throws light on understanding Indian rural perspective, Eighth Plan approach, organisational and financial reform, agrarian development, Panchayati Raj and issues in rural health and community education etc. It is hoped that the present publication will provide a few necessary road signs on the path of rural development.