Regional Disparities in Human Development : in Haryana a Spatio-Temporal Analysis [Hardcover]

ABOUT THE BOOK:- The present book is an important research-cum-policy document which highlights the trends as well as current level of regional disparities, gaps and level of achievements in human development parameters at the district level in Haryana State. By identifying the areas of concern, it suggests possible ways of progress with respect to crucial socioeconomic indicators. Maps and diagrams used in the book are self explanatory to draw inferences. The book is highly useful for teachers and students working in the field of geography, economics, sociology, political science and development planning. It will prove a guiding tool for the researchers who intend to take up micro level studies. It will work as a lighthouse for the policy makers by helping them in identifying areas that require particular attention and in deciding inter sectoral as well as inter regional financial allocations. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- The author has been teaching Under Graduate classes since 1994 and presently working as Associate Professor of Geography at Govt. College, Hansi (Hisar) Haryana. He did his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. His area of interest is Development Studies. The title of his doctoral thesis was “Changing Patters and Determinants of Employment in House hold Manufacturing in India: 1961-1981” His five research papers have been published so far in the reputed research journals of India. He has completed two research projects till date. The first one entitled “Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana and Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Bawani Khera Block (Bhiwani) Haryana” was sponsored by the University Grants Commission. The second one entitled “Regional Disparities in Human Development in Haryana: A Spatio- Temporal Analysis, 2001-2011”, was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. The present book is an outcome of the latter research project. CONTENTS:- Preface 6 1. Geographical Profile of Haryana 8 2. Data Base and Methodology 64 3. Human Development Index, 2001 82 4. Gender Development Index, 2001 104 5. Human Poverty Index, 2001 133 6. Human Development Index, 2011 155 7. Gender Development Index, 2011 177 8. Human Poverty Index, 2011 204 9. Spatio-temporal Analysis of Human Development Index, 2001-2011 226 10. Spatio-temporal Analysis of Gender Development Index, 2001-2011 253 11. Spatio-temporal Analysis of Human Poverty Index, 2001-2011 282 12. Conclusions and Policy Implications 310 Appendices 331 Bibliography 339 Index 343 The Title 'Regional Disparities in Human Development : in Haryana a Spatio-Temporal Analysis written/authored/edited by Dr Raj Kumar', published in the year 2016. The ISBN 9789351281900 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 347 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Regional / Public Administration / Political Science / Human Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-