Industrialization in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Review of literature and research design. 3. Resource base and extent of industrialisation in tribal areas. 4. Entrepreneurship and issues in production. 5. Finance, marketing and industrial promotional agencies. 6. Summing up. Bibliography. Index.

"The present book provides an analytical view on various aspects of industrialization in the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh.

A special feature of the study has been an in-depth analysis of the policies adopted for the development of industries in the tribal areas of the state. The other important aspects like entrepreneurship, production, financing, marketing and role of industrial promotional agencies has been put to close scrutiny. The book throws light on the problems and future prospects for industry in these areas based on indigenous raw-material in the tribal areas of the state.

The study will go a long way in enriching the understanding for macro and micro level development of the tribal economy. It will merit the attention of researchers, students, planners and other groups interested in the tribal economy of Himachal Pradesh." (jacket)