Rural Urban India : Imbalance in Growth

Contents: Preface. 1. Agriculture in India--rural economy. 2. Agriculture perspectives. 3. Farm technology transition. 4. Strengthening the rural economy. 5. Status of women and children. 6. Poverty and hunger. 7. The urbanization and urban-rural charges and historical background. 8. India after economic reforms. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

"The book contains two crucial parts Rural and Urban. The contemporary issues related to socio-economic, political and cultural sectors of India has been incorporated in this unique work; Intense problems of rural and urban India such as deteriorating agricultural productivity, farmers suicide, poverty, unemployment, child labour, starvation, migration, sexual abuse, inequality etc are important portions of the book.

Vision of Development of Rural India of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Former President of India) has been given valuable place. An extensive coverage of Technology Transformation to improve agricultural productivity such as bio--technological application, contact farming, vermicultural activities, organic farming etc. are the parts of the book.

The expectations from Eleventh Five Year Plan (A summarised view) has been presented in the book. Crucial datas has been taken from authentic sources such as Economy Survey, India Year Book, UN Agencies, NSSO etc." (jacket)