Ambedkar's Role in Economic Planning, Water and Power Policy/Sukhadeo
Thorat. Reprint. Delhi, Shipra, 2006, x, 238 p., ISBN
81-7541-322-0.
Ambedkar's Role in Economic Planning, Water and Power Policy/Sukhadeo
Thorat. Reprint. Delhi, Shipra, 2006, x, 238 p., ISBN
81-7541-322-0.
Contents: Preface to the second edition. List of appendices. 1. Background. 2. Origin of water policy. 3. Ambedkar's perspective on economic development. 4. Influence on water policy. 5. Creation of technical organisation. 6. Damodar Valley Project: a bold step. 7. Hirakund Project. 8. The Sone River Valley Project. 9. Electric power planning. 10. Water and Indian constitution. 11. Pioneering achievement. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
"The book develops a new insight into the evolution of economic planning, and water and power policy in India during the period immediately preceding independence. It brings to light lesser known facts about the Central Government's Water and Power Policy and highlights the fact that the Post-War Reconstruction Plan of 1942-47 led to the initiation of economic planning in India. Similarly, the new water and power policy initiated as a part of Post-War Reconstruction Plan led to some basic decisions related to the planned development of water and power resources in the country.
The book analyzes Dr. Ambedkar's views on economic development and planning and relates how he left the stamp of his profound scholarship, scientific and humanistic approach on India's Post-War Economic Plan, and Water and Power Policy. Given the ongoing discussion on the question of inter-state water disputes and alternative ways of harnessing water resources in the country, the book will be of use to students of economic history, policy makers and to those interested in the study of Dr. Ambedkar." (jacket)