Fundamentals of Rural Development

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Socio Economic Structure of Rural India. 3. Development—Measurement and Policy. 4. Theories of Rural Development. 5. Global Poverty Alleviation Strategies. 6. Institutions and Organizations for Rural Development. 7. Role of Institutions and Organizations in Rural Development. 8. Linkages between Agricultures and Rural Development. 9. Planning Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development. 10.m Principles and Approach for Development Planning. 11. Policies and Strategies for Rural Development. 12. Rural Development in India.

Fundamentals of Rural Development is a concise yet thorough text which strives to impart a good comprehension of rural development (RD) in India. It presents the theories of RD, structure of rural economy, policy instruments, and strategies in poverty alleviation globally, planning issues and programs for implementation, institutional and organizational roles and involvement, and the overall management of rural development. In particular, it emphasizes the pivotal role of human resources as both a means and an end of development. (jacket)