Rural development : problems and prospects
- New Delhi Inter-India 1991
- 212p.
Rural Development in India today suffers from many Icons Wrong priorities, inadequate infrastructural capport, lacklustre followup apathetic managerial and field staff have all combined to make a mockery of the aims and objectives of the various developmental programmes Women for instance, as potential entrepreneurs have been largely ignored. Likewise the nationalised banks have played a restricted role in encouraging entrepreneurs belonging to rural areas. Our Universities which could play a major role in transformation have largely ignored the medium of extension services. Motivation and the right leadership is a basic requirement and it too needs to be developed.
The book, Rural Development: Problems and Prospects by Dr. E. Desingu Setty examines in detail all these various facets of rural develop ment besides suggesting remedial measu An indepth study, written in a lucid an refreshing manner, the book will prove to be an invaluable guide to students and re searchers, planners and strategists, economists, sociologists and public administrators.