Perspectives on the Economy of Manipur : Essays in Honour of Prof. H. Nabakishore Singh

Contents: Introduction. 1. Patterns of participatory development in Manipur: a new strategy/L. Krishnamangol Singh. 2. An approach to agricultural development with sustainability/Kh. Menjor Singh and Silvia Lisam. 3. Problems and prospects of rural economy of Manipur/Ng. Ibotombi Singh. 4. Institutional impediments to development in the hill regions of Manipur/Ch. Priyoranjan Singh. 5. Agricultural growth in Manipur/Thokchom Biren Singh and L. Romen Singh. 6. Persons with disabilities in Manipur: a statistical analysis/R.K. Narendra Singh, N. Sharat Singh, W. Jibol Singh and Ch. Memchanu. 7. Demographic transition in Manipur/W. Kumar Singh. 8. Some aspects of gender equity in the patriarchal setup in Manipur/Th. Umavati Devi. 9. FertIlity and fertility preference by wealth index in Manipur: experiences from NFHS-3/Ksh. Anand Singh. 10. Civil service reforms in the North Eastern States: with special reference to Manipur/Damodar Nepram. 11. Efficiency of resource mobilization in Manipur/L. Debendra Singh. 12. An examination of revenue expenditure linkage: a case study of Manipur/Md. Samsur Jaman. 13. Water supply in Imphal City: demand, supply and sustainability/Ksh. Jhaljit Singh. 14. Border trade at Moreh Tamu sector: bane or boon for Manipur/N. Bhupendro Singh. 15. Trade and industrialization in Manipur: the post liberalization scenario/Th. Priyokumar Singh. 16. Inter-sectoral linkages and implications on growth: the Manipur experience/L. Sanatomba Meetei. 17. New wave of globalization and hill village economy in Manipur: an observation/Komol Singha. 18. Economic liberalization in Manipur: a critical understanding/H. Isworchandra Sharma. Index.

"This collection of 18 essays on various aspects of the economy and society of Manipur is being brought out in honour of Dr. H. Nabakishore Singh, Retd. Professor, Economics Department, Manipur University who had played a key role in popularising this discipline in Manipur and giving the current character of the economics Department in Manipur University.

The eighteen essays, contributed by the scholars of repute, cover four broad themes viz. rural and agricultural development, population growth and its quality, Public finance and trade. These essays carry forward the issues raised in the earlier volume regarding various aspects of the economy of Manipur. The current volume, thus, will enhance the depth and quality of the debate." (jacket)