Research Methods In Rural Development

Vast majority of our population lives in villages. Agriculture and allied activities provide employment opportunities and livelihood for these masses. Rural development is a ticklish issue and governments are taking strenuous efforts to improve the living conditions of the villagers. Six decades of investment on rural areas is yet to remove poverty and privation in rural areas. Developing the rural community is a difficult task, as we have to deal with the little educated masses. It is also a difficult job to bring the resources equitably to alt the states of the country. Uniform rural development is also a strenuous job, as the people\'s perception of development vary from state to state. One of the tools of rural development problems is research. Research in rural development is crucial to identify problems and to give a right solution. With this understanding, the present work is undertaken by the authors. Books on rural development research are rare, and the gap could be filled by this book.