India : in the year A.D. 2000

This book presents the overview of the literature that will be available on India in the year 2000. This review has been conducted with a view to discuss growth points and trends in the studies on the year 2000; to review methodologies employed in the investigation of the future; to have a vision of the future of the country; and locate gaps in know ledge and provide subject matter fit for future research. To trace the development and growth. points, the content analysis of 675 refer ences has been attempted. The scenario in the year 2000 covers population, economy, transport, housing, energy, water, food, environment, management and public administration, communica tion, education, health, politics, society and culture. This is the first book which provides comprehensive account on each of these aspects.

The chapter on development strategies reflects on the capability aspects in gene ral. Reference is made here to the visions of Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru on the subject. An overview of seven five year plans has also been offered. An attempt has been made to identify in the end the major contours of developmental strategy for the future in which, among others, it has been suggested that "to improve the administration, decentralization of deci sion-making power is essential".