{"title":"Books on Rural Development","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rural-development-and-education-challenges-of-rural-education-volume-vol-1st-hardcover","title":"Rural Development and Education (Challenges of Rural Education) Volume Vol. 1st [Hardcover]","description":"The book discusses various facets of education analytically. It discusses rural education, and community, and development, communication, multigrade classrooms, facilities in India etc. It definitely impacts such insights for rural education policy making. Contents:- Preface • Rural Education and Community Development • Communication and Rural Education Enhancement • Education and Multigrade Classroom • Educational Facilities in India • Challenges of Education for All • Bibliography • Index The Title 'Rural Development and Education (Challenges of Rural Education) written\/authored\/edited by M.L. Dhawan', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182050563 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 312 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education \/ Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957576007917,"sku":null,"price":790.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614294_236ba520-bdfe-4ed6-b875-8079c8066f6f.jpg?v=1680033837"},{"product_id":"rural-development-and-education-rural-development-priorities-volume-vol-2nd-hardcover","title":"Rural Development and Education (Rural Development Priorities) Volume Vol. 2nd [Hardcover]","description":"This profound and scholarly book takes into account the infrastructural development to the rudimentary requirements like market, housing, utilities, health and education. This volume presents a cohesive and comprehensive scenario of the changing dimension of rural development process. The sustainable efforts made by government and voluntary agencies are also described in details. The Title 'Rural Development and Education (Rural Development Priorities) written\/authored\/edited by M.L. Dhawan', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182050570 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 312 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 2nd","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957576302829,"sku":null,"price":790.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614295_6ba0980f-4596-44f9-8b6a-f7139c0b545b.jpg?v=1680033837"},{"product_id":"rural-development-and-education-volume-2-vols-set-hardcover","title":"Rural Development and Education Volume 2 Vols. Set [Hardcover]","description":"This empirical study highlights some of the basic concepts in the field of rural development with special emphasis on education. It makes indepth analysis of various aspects of education and largely concentrated on how to make rural education meaningful and successful. Contents:- Vol 1- CONTENTS:- # Preface vii: 1. Rural Education and Community Development 1: Rural and Remote Education; Basic Education: for Rural People; Primary Education.: 2. Communication and Rural Education: Enhancement 53: Rural Education through Poverty Alleviation;: Accessing Educational Opportunity; A Key to: Rural Learning System; Communication-based: Adult Rural Learning System; Interpersonal: Communication; Distance Education in Rural: Areas.: 3. Education and Multigrade Classroom 113: Managing the Classroom; Multigrade Classroom:: An Instructional Organisation.: 4. Educational Facilities in India 169: Infrastructural Facilities; Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan;: Role of Teachers; People's Rural Education: Movement; Rishi Valley Rual Education Project.: 5. Challenges of Education for All 242: Policies on Rural Schools; Internet Access in: Rural Areas; Core Communication Applications;: vi Challenges of Rural Education: ICT-enabled Services; Metcalfe Effect; Rural: Service Provider (RSP).: Bibliography 301: Index 303. Vol 2- CONTENTS:- # Preface vii: 1. Goals of Rural Development 1: Good Jobs and Diverse Markets; Quality: Housing and Modern Community Facilities;: Modern Affordable Utilities; Community: Capacity Building; Effective: Efficient Service: to the Public.: 2. Rural Development Intervention 33: Failure of Micro-finance Scheme; Financial: Landscape Metaphor; Intervention of Rural: Finance.: 3. Rural Financial Development 87: Rural Financial Market (RFM); Changing: Financial Landscape; Microcredit—Small: Loans for Rural People.: 4. South Asian Credit Access 117: Credit Access in Rural Sri Lanka; ICT as a: Development Instrument in Rural Nepal.: 5. Rural Development through Peoples Partici- 147: pation: Human Health and Sustainable Development;: Role of Sustainable Energy; Participatory: Watershed Development in India; WSD and: Impact on Livelihoods.: VI RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: 6. Challenges and Opportunities of Rural: Poverty Reduction 191: Challenges and Opportunities; Rural Poverty: Reduction Policies; Finance for Rural Poverty: Reducation.: 7 Assessment of Rural Poverty 245: Rural Poverty Alleviation; Rural Access to: ICTs.: Bibliography 301: Index 303 The Title 'Rural Development and Education written\/authored\/edited by M.L. Dhawan', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788182050556 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 628 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education \/ Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 2 Vols. 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The Title 'Rural Development: Towards Sustainability (Rural Empowerment) written\/authored\/edited by B.K. Pandey', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182053106 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 278 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957576663277,"sku":null,"price":790.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614298_f958073f-f650-4e48-827e-efdc910f4ef3.jpg?v=1680033842"},{"product_id":"rural-development-towards-sustainability-rural-sustainable-development-volume-vol-2nd-hardcover","title":"Rural Development: Towards Sustainability (Rural Sustainable Development) Volume Vol. 2nd [Hardcover]","description":"About The Author:- B.K. Pandey, a well-known researcher in the field of rural development, did his Ph D in development studies. Throughout his academic career he had ben the recipient of many awards and fellowship. In his diverse professional career involving teaching as well as extensive research work, he has been associated with a number of academic institutions and well-know research organisations. The Title 'Rural Development: Towards Sustainability (Rural Sustainable Development) written\/authored\/edited by B.K. Pandey', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182053113 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 276 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 2nd","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957577548013,"sku":null,"price":790.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614299_b488524c-cf9b-487d-bdc4-7c84abc44f30.jpg?v=1680033844"},{"product_id":"rural-development-towards-sustainability-volume-3-vols-set-hardcover","title":"Rural Development: Towards Sustainability Volume 3 Vols. Set [Hardcover]","description":"In recent years, rural development is getting increased attention in countries around the world. It is one of the most important item in the development agenda of all countries. It contributes greatly to the development of disadvan taged (rural) regions through its various structural funds. The sustainability of rural development initiatives depends greatly on the capacities of the stakeholders involved, the relationship among them and their relative power. A strategy to foster pluralistic approaches to rural development should focus on building the capacities of thsoe who have been marginalised by development strategiesw as well as on developing relationship that aloow more effective, efficient and equal interactions and greater accountability among all participants. About The Author:- B.K. Pandey, a well-known researcher in the field of rural development, did his Ph D in development studies. Throughout his academic career he had ben the recipient of many awards and fellowship. In his diverse professional career involving teaching as well as extensive research work, he has been associated with a number of academic institutions and well-know research organisations. CONTENTS:- : Rural Empowerment Rural Sustainable Development Rural Diversity and Community Development The Title 'Rural Development: Towards Sustainability written\/authored\/edited by B.K. Pandey', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788182052093 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 916 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 3 Vols. Set","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957577646317,"sku":null,"price":2325.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614296_4e8498fb-813d-46ac-b679-90db502a69d4.jpg?v=1680033844"},{"product_id":"social-development-in-india-rural-development-volume-vol-1st-hardcover","title":"Social Development in India (Rural Development) Volume Vol. 1st [Hardcover]","description":"About The Author:- Prof. Ramesh Chandra, Prof. At d.v. and Vice-Chancellor of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (u.p.). The Title 'Social Development in India (Rural Development) written\/authored\/edited by Ramesh Chandra', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788182050259 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 293 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference \/ Dictionary \/ Encyclopaedia \/ Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43957583380717,"sku":null,"price":837.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614222_cfebed74-6538-4c2d-94ba-155e20d56687.jpg?v=1680033882"},{"product_id":"rural-development-and-inclusive-growth-linkage-and-implications","title":"Rural Development and Inclusive Growth Linkage and Implications","description":"About the book:- Rural Development in India is one ofthe most crucial factors for the growth ofthe economy. It has great significance for a country like India where majority ofthe population live in rural areas. The most deprived people live in India generally belong to the rural areas. The present strategy ofrural development in India mainly focusses on poverty alleviation, better livelihood opportunities, provision of basic amenities and infrastructure facilities through innovative programmes of wage and selfemployment. It aims at improving rural people's livelihoods in an equitable and sustainable manner both socially and environmentally. Therefore, the book provides relevant information on the strategies, policy instruments, policies and programmes, and the management of rural development. Recent developments and progress of rural development programmes like equity and growth-oriented programmes and natural resources and infrastructure programmes have been discussed. A feature of this book is that experts, who have knowledge of the issues they address, have made their valuable contributions. This book will be a valuable source of reference on the subject for policy-makers, teachers, and students of economics, sociology, commerce and development thinkers. It highlights the maj or policy challenges for rural development. About The Author:- SIDDARAJU V.G. is currently working as Associate Professorcum- Deputy Director of theCentre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University ofMysore, India. He has done PhD in Economics from University of Mysore, India. He has published many research papers and books. He has presented papers in various national and international conferences. His fields of interests are Development Issues, Agricultural Economics, Gender Studies and Social Inclusion., Ramesh:- is currently working as Professor-cum-Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, India. He has done Ph.D., in Law from University ofMysore. India. He has more than eighteen years of experience in teaching and research in various fields ofLaw. He has published many research papers and edited few books also. He has presented papers in various national and international conferences. He has served as chairman and member in various academic and nonacademic committees. His research interest has been in the field of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Rights and Social inclusion. The Title 'Rural Development and Inclusive Growth Linkage and Implications written\/authored\/edited by Siddaraju V.G.\/ Ramesh', published in the year 2015. The ISBN 9789351281009 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 521 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43990879994093,"sku":null,"price":1395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008615557.jpg?v=1680041410"},{"product_id":"dreams-and-realities-of-rural-development-in-india-hardcover","title":"Dreams and Realities of Rural Development in India [Hardcover]","description":"ABOUT THE BOOK:- This volume Dreams and Realities of Rural Development in India, contains various problematic issues of rural development in India which has become a familiar subject in the academic arena. The uniqueness of the book lies in presentation of materials in fifteen innovative chapters important to understand different problematic dimensions of rural and tribal development. This book is a collection of research papers presented in various national seminars and reflect sincere effort of author to address different issues like displacement, marginalization, globalization, political and economic movements, environment and women empowerment. This book will be useful to the researchers, master degree students, and faculties in Rural Development, Social Anthropology, Sociology and Social work in understanding problems of development in Rural India and processes of social movements. The volume will also be useful to Policy makers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Vijay Prakash Sharma is currently Director of the Institute for Human Development Eastern Regional Centre, Ranchi. He is an eminent Social Anthropologist, Former Adjunct Faculty at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, India. He taught Postgraduate students of Anthropology and Rural development in Ranchi University and G.G Central University. Dr. Sharma organized and chaired Academic sessions in several national and international Conferences in Anthropology. He holds Einstenian Chair of Science of IBI, Cambridge (UK). He became a Senior Technical Advisor to Government of India and Government of Jharkhand for USAID projects from 2005 to 2011. He extensively worked and published 13 books and 100+ research papers in the area of Rural Development, Tribal Development Management, Globalisation and Tribal, Ethno-medicine, Urban problems(solid waste management, Urban Health) Migration and Trafficking, Contemporary Indian Society, Social Problems(Poverty alleviation, untouchability, Ethnicity, Tribal Unrest, left wing extreemism) Art and Culture, Maternal and Child Health, Tribal Health, Nutrition, Social implications of Malaria, STD \u0026amp; HIV ,Tuberculosis and Leprosy, Social Life in English County, Hmar of Manipur, Pahadi Korwa of Chhattisgarh and , Indian Anthropology of Civilization etc. CONTENTS:- Preface . 7 1. Dreams and Realities of Rural Development in India . 9 • Main Lines of Activity • Understanding the people • References. 2. Indigenous Health Care Systems: a case study of Traditional Healers and Tribal Vaidyas . 21 • Indigenous health system and Tribal Vaidyas • Problems of Tribal or indigenous health system • Suggestions • References. 3. Cultural Traits of Rural Jharkhand . 27 • Local food culture of Jharkhand • SAAGS(Plant Leaves) of Jharkhand • Sweets of Jharkhand • References. 4. Political and Economic movements in Jharkhand . 33 • What is a movement? • Jharkhand case • Analysis • Suggestions for promotion of Gender Entrepreneurship in Tribal and Rural Areas: • Analysis • References. 5. Environmental Stress and Displacement . 41 • Case 1- The Issue of Mega Dam • Case Development Projects and Displacement • Case 3 -A Critical Studies of Tribal Rights vs. Environmental Conservation under FRA, 2006 • Case 4- Development Induced Displacement • Case 5- the Unresolved Issues of Displacement Induced Development • Case 6- Mega Development: economic marginalization of artisans’ communities- • Discussion- • References. 6. Gender and Livelihood: Needed Women Entrepreneurship in Jharkhand . 49 • Methods • Discussion • Gender Budgeting approach • Constraints of SHG promotion in most backward regions • Conclusion • References. 7. Constraints of SHG promotion in most backward regions, Tribal dominated and left-wing influenced areas . 59 • Discussion • Analysis • Suggestions for promotion of Gender Entrepreneurship in Tribal and Rural Areas • Conclusion. 8. Marginalization and Development . 63 • What are the Marginalized excluded from? • Understanding the people • References. 9. Strengthening Human Development Strategies for Education in Jharkhand . 71 • Methods: • Tribal development \u0026amp; education • Government Programmes for promotion of education for tribal- • Funding of Tribal Development Programmes • Need for a Strategic Plan • Discussion • Suggestion • Short Term Strategy • Medium Term strategy • Conclusion • References. 10. Cultivation in Jharkhand : Need for Management of Water and Land Resources. 81 • Methodology • Bundu Block • Namkom Block • Survey Result • Village profile of the Block Namkom • Research Findings • Economic condition • Discussion • Recommendations • GRAPHS. 11. People’s participation and food security . 95 • Recommendations • References. 12. Tribal and their Environment . 101 • Tribal laws and constitutional safeguards for tribal people • Protected areas and natural resource laws in India • State approach towards local communities with regard to forests and tribal people • A case of Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand • Tiger Reserve and Tribal forest villages • Bare facts-especially regarding the current situation of fauna of PTR are • Conclusion • References. 13. Globalization and its Effect in General and on Tribal in Particular . 111 • Legal rights and policy developments • Discussion • References. 14. From hill to plain: An Experiment in Applied And Action Anthropology in India. 119 • Applied and Action Anthropological intervention • Historical background • Geographical Features • Natural Status • Climate • Forest \u0026amp; Wildlife • Process of intervention: The AAA Approach • Discussion • Self Help Groups • Land and Water Management Programme • Awareness campaign • References. 15. Empowerment of tribal women: Challenges and Strategies . 133 • Women empowerment through PRI needed steps • Empowerment of tribal women • Decision making • Other indicators of women’s empowerment • Gender-role attitudes • Gender socialization • Education and employment • Marriage • Conclusion • References. Index . 143 The Title 'Dreams and Realities of Rural Development in India written\/authored\/edited by Vijay Prakash Sharma', published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9789386397959 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 148 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. 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Role of Women in Rural Development 1, Women and Rural Labour Market; Vocational, and Personal Training; Rural Women Farmers;, Wasteland Development in India; Sharing of, Management; The New Forest Policy; Higher, Education for Rural Women; Implementation of, International Development Goals; Women in, Rural Economy; Household Food Security and, Gender Issues in Project; The Southern Regional, Agricultural Development Project; Women and, Small Business; Women and Environment; Role, of Women in Livestock Production; Women's, Savings., 2. Educational Progress of Women 69, Elementary and Secondary Education., 3. Technologies: Marginalisation to Mainstream 105, Women Empowerment through ICT;, Empowerment through Economic Activities;, Empowerment through Political Activities., 4. Achieving Gender Equality 133, Gender Equality in Trade Area; Violence Against, vi Women in Rural Development, Women: Threat to Gender Development;, Challenges for the Future; Human Rights, Framework., 5. Women and Health Conditions 196, Water Supply and Sanitation; The Projects:, Institutional Network; Role of Women in, Economic Growth; Prevalence of Anmemia., 6. Innovations for Empowering Women 259, Gender Perspective in Management., Bibliography 0, Index 0 The Title 'Empowerment of Women (Women in Rural Development) written\/authored\/edited by Meenakshi Malhotra', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788182050709 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Isha Books. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development \/ Women Studies. 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This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Science \/ Reference \/ Dictionary \/ Encyclopaedia. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 8th","brand":"Gyan Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44038822330605,"sku":null,"price":669.6,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/1415\/5141\/products\/1111008614855.jpg?v=1680164039"},{"product_id":"rural-development-in-india-policies-and-programmes-hardcover","title":"Rural Development in India: Policies and Programmes [Hardcover]","description":"ABOUT THE BOOK:- Rural development became a planning concern as it became clear that the strategies adopted in developing countries remained largely ineffective in alleviating poverty and inequalities in rural areas. Development of rural areas and the rural people has become the primary concern of the economic planning and development process of the country. It became increasingly clear that apart from an effort to increase agricultural and industrial production, it is also necessary to address directly the basic problems of rural area. The increasing interest in rural development is a result of the realization that a systematic effort is necessary to create better living conditions in the rural areas where the vast majority of populations of developing countries reside.Creation of more effective employment opportunities and exploring new avenues for their engagement in economically gainful activities will go a long way in ameliorating rural India. No doubt, formulation and implementation of various rural development schemes\/ programmes have touched many a milestone, yet a lot remain still to be done. This edited book examines the basic issues, problems, policies, programmes and prospects of rural development in India.It is clear that rural development, in its all dimensions, is sine qua non for a strong and vibrating nation like India which aspires for becoming a super power in the world. It is also true that no nation can survive if it ignores its vast human potential in general developmental process and rural people in particular because development is above all a human process and not just a mechanical or technological change.Let us hope for a bright future for rural India and rural people. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Abdul Azeez NP is currently working as the Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar. A gold medallist of Aligarh Muslim University in M.A. Economics (2010) examination, he obtained Ph.D degree also from the same university. He has published a number of research papers in various reputed national and international journals and edited number of books. His areas of specialization mainly include Economics of Rural Development, Human Resource Development. He has participated in various National and International conferences and has presented several research papers., Dr. S.M. Jawed Akhtar is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He was awarded gold medals for securing first position at B.A (Hons.) and M.A (Economics) of the same university. He has been actively engaged in teaching and research for almost last two decades. He has to his credit a good number of publications in various reputed national and international journals. He is a recognized research guide and several Ph.D degrees have been awarded under his guidance. He is an active member of several academic bodies. CONTENTS:- Contributors 7 Preface 9 1. Geographical Indications and Rural Development in India: A Survey Ruchi Sharma 13 2. Rural Treasures: Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Best Practices (With focus on Western Rajasthan) Trilok Kumar Jain 29 3. Challenges and Barriers in Rural Development in India and Beyond: A Regional Outlook Najmudheen, T 35 4. Role of Agriculture Sector in Sustainable Development of India Shaukat Ali 61 5. Agricultural Credit and Agricultural Development in India. Kaberi Sarkar and Sebak Kumar Jana 81 6. Demand for Agricultural Credit: A Financial Inclusion Perspective S. M. Jawed Akhtar and Saba Parveen 101 7. Demographic Dividend in India: Addressing Education and Skill Development. Anup K. Mishra, Santosh K. Singh 117 8. Inclusive Growth of Self-Help Groups in India Jasmin Treesa T.J. 133 9. Factors Affecting Child Health: A Study of Respondent Mothers and their Children’s Health in Rural West Bengal Paramita Roy and Arunangshu Mondal 141 10. Role of Credit and Banking of Rural Development in Agriculture Sector Ms. Sony S. Hiremath 161 11. Rural Credit Market and Village Economies H. R. Prajapati 165 12. A Review of Financial Inclusion Initiatives for Rural Development- Issues, Challenges and Recommendations Sonam Agrawal 183 13. Interest Free Micro Finance for Financial Inclusion and Rural Development. Manzoor, K. 193 14. A Peep into Past Rural Self-Employment Programmes Initiated by the Government of India Dr Shankar Chatterjee 207 15. Employment Structure in Kerala with a Special Preference to Palakkad District Sasi, C 223 16. MGNREGP: A Programme for Inclusive Growth and Development: An Assessment Aboobacker Sidheeque K.P 231 17. Empowering Women through Education: A Rural Indian Perspective Ismail Thamarasseri 245 18. Kudumbasree-The Self Help Group Model Poverty Alleviation Programme in Kerala Dr K. Baby 255 19. A Study on Constraints Faced by Elected Women Representatives under Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in Empowerment Process, West Midnapore District, West Bengal Ria Sarkar 271 20. People’s Participation and Decentralised Planning in Kerala. A Revisit: Case Study of Two Village Panchayats Dr.E.M.Thomas 301 21. Local Governance and Solid Waste Management in Kerala : Case Study of a Municipality in Kerala Justin Thomas 317 22. A Study on Consumer Awareness among Rural Households with Special Reference to Palakkad District Savithri, K.B 329 23. An Overview of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) on the Nutritional Status of Children in the Rural Areas of Kerala Dr N. Karunakaran 341 24. A Study on the Health Status of the Scheduled Castes in Palakkad District, Kerala Nisha T.A. 353 25. Gender Disparity in Rural Poverty: A Sociological Evidences and Issues in Kerala. Jafar K. 363 26. Death Rate and Infant Mortality Rate in Mysuru District: A Spatial Analysis Sowmyashree K.L and Pradeep Kumar 377 27. Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana (PMJDY): A Myth about Financial Inclusion for Rural India Rasananda Panda, Shailendra Patil and Anushree Karani 383 Index 397 The Title 'Rural Development in India: Policies and Programmes written\/authored\/edited by Abdul Azeez Np, S. M. Jawed Akhtar', published in the year 2016. The ISBN 9789351281528 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 409 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Rural Development. 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