RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA BY ARPITA SHARMA (HARDCOVER)

Book Description

Rural Development in India examines the major issues, challenges, policies, and programmes associated with the development of rural India. The book provides an academic overview of the economic and social conditions of rural communities and discusses approaches intended to improve livelihoods and living standards.

Major themes associated with the book include:

• Rural poverty, unemployment, and inequality.

• Agriculture and the rural economy.

• Rural infrastructure and basic services.

• Government policies and rural development programmes.

• Employment generation and livelihood opportunities.

• Rural education and social development.

• Women’s participation and empowerment in rural areas.

• Community development and people’s participation.

• Panchayati Raj and decentralized rural governance.

• Sustainable and inclusive rural development.