Muslims Development in India

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Socio-economic development of Muslims in India. 3. Demographic and social characteristics of Muslims in India. 4. Poverty amongst Muslims. 5. Economy and employment of Indian Muslims. 6. Socio-economic development of Muslims. Summary conclusion. Bibliography.

Muslims in India constitute about 14 per cent of the country’s population which amounts 140 millions. Hence their economic and social progress is very crucial to the country’s progress leading towards a transition from developing to a developed country in the world. But backwardness of Muslim community is transparent in many walks of life. Vast amount of literature and empirical studies have proved this fact. Muslims are being used by political parties as present study makes an effort to gauge the socio-economic status of Muslims of India in general and Andhra Pradesh State in particular. The study looks into educational aspects of Muslims and their educational mobility. It probes into the observance of religious aspects, rites, ritual and belief structure of Muslims of Andhra Pradesh. It tries to analyse the occupational patterns among Muslims and to mobility. It also attempts to family welfare measures and political participation. In the nutshell, the study focuses on socio and economic development of Muslims.

The book is very useful for the researchers, academicians, bureaucrats, policy makers and common readers who are interested to know the issues of Muslims in India.