Economic development perspectives v.1

The predominantly agricultural framework of the Indian economy makes it imperative for its planners, policy-makers and executive cadres to strike the correct balance between increased agricultural production and the demands of a rapidly industrialising country. This is indeed a difficult task and the development planning in India through the Five Year Plans over the past three decades leaves much to be desired. Agricultural production requires enormous subsidies and incentives while the problem of rural poverty and viable farming methodologies remain as serious as ever. It is against this background that the present compilation of papers, arti cles, comments and abstracts, including addresses and presenta tions, assumes considerable signifi cance.

Covering the varied themes of rural poverty, agricultural development, area development programmes and government interventions in the form of subsidies and banking and other services, this volume presents a comprehensive coverage of the crucial aspects of agricultural planning, growth, policies for balanced rural development and emerging technologies for the rapidly changing rural scene in India. The volume will be of immense interest and use to students, researchers and academics as well as planners, policy-makers and economists.