Author:
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885404
Category : Economic development projects
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Report with reference to the state of Maharashtra, India.
Maharashtra, Development Report
Author:
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885404
Category : Economic development projects
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Report with reference to the state of Maharashtra, India.
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885404
Category : Economic development projects
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Report with reference to the state of Maharashtra, India.
Maharashtra Human Development Report 2012: TOWARDS INCLUSIVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Author: Jayachandran Usha
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 8132111362
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The present Maharashtra Human Development Report (MHDR) 2012 keeps the spirit of the Eleventh and Twelfth Five Year Plans of ‘faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth’ at the core of its analysis. MHDR 2002 was the state’s first effort in focusing on the prevailing human development scenario in the spheres of growth, poverty, equity, education, health and nutrition. Since then the state has come a long way in the last decade, achieving near-complete enrolments at the primary school level, a wide coverage of health infrastructure and initiation of new incentives, to name a few. The 2012 Report goes beyond being just a situation-analysis of the current human development scenario to a more analytical exercise in facilitating a deeper understanding of what and where the inequalities are, how capabilities can be enhanced, what has been the progress, where the shortfalls are and where the thrust of efforts to promote human development should be. Recognizing the centrality of inclusive growth processes to human development, the need to study human development outcomes disaggregated by gender, rural–urban, regional and social groups is the focal point of this Report. The outcome would be the identification of specific human development goals, evidence-based policy recommendations and directions to how those excluded from the growth and human development processes can be included to reap the benefits of the same.
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 8132111362
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The present Maharashtra Human Development Report (MHDR) 2012 keeps the spirit of the Eleventh and Twelfth Five Year Plans of ‘faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth’ at the core of its analysis. MHDR 2002 was the state’s first effort in focusing on the prevailing human development scenario in the spheres of growth, poverty, equity, education, health and nutrition. Since then the state has come a long way in the last decade, achieving near-complete enrolments at the primary school level, a wide coverage of health infrastructure and initiation of new incentives, to name a few. The 2012 Report goes beyond being just a situation-analysis of the current human development scenario to a more analytical exercise in facilitating a deeper understanding of what and where the inequalities are, how capabilities can be enhanced, what has been the progress, where the shortfalls are and where the thrust of efforts to promote human development should be. Recognizing the centrality of inclusive growth processes to human development, the need to study human development outcomes disaggregated by gender, rural–urban, regional and social groups is the focal point of this Report. The outcome would be the identification of specific human development goals, evidence-based policy recommendations and directions to how those excluded from the growth and human development processes can be included to reap the benefits of the same.
World Development Report 2009
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 082137608X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Rising densities of human settlements, migration and transport to reduce distances to market, and specialization and trade facilitated by fewer international divisions are central to economic development. The transformations along these three dimensions density, distance, and division are most noticeable in North America, Western Europe, and Japan, but countries in Asia and Eastern Europe are changing in ways similar in scope and speed. 'World Development Report 2009: Reshaping Economic Geography' concludes that these spatial transformations are essential, and should be encouraged. The conclusion is not without controversy. Slum-dwellers now number a billion, but the rush to cities continues. Globalization is believed to benefit many, but not the billion people living in lagging areas of developing nations. High poverty and mortality persist among the world's 'bottom billion', while others grow wealthier and live longer lives. Concern for these three billion often comes with the prescription that growth must be made spatially balanced. The WDR has a different message: economic growth is seldom balanced, and efforts to spread it out prematurely will jeopardize progress. The Report: documents how production becomes more concentrated spatially as economies grow. proposes economic integration as the principle for promoting successful spatial transformations. revisits the debates on urbanization, territorial development, and regional integration and shows how today's developers can reshape economic geography.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 082137608X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Rising densities of human settlements, migration and transport to reduce distances to market, and specialization and trade facilitated by fewer international divisions are central to economic development. The transformations along these three dimensions density, distance, and division are most noticeable in North America, Western Europe, and Japan, but countries in Asia and Eastern Europe are changing in ways similar in scope and speed. 'World Development Report 2009: Reshaping Economic Geography' concludes that these spatial transformations are essential, and should be encouraged. The conclusion is not without controversy. Slum-dwellers now number a billion, but the rush to cities continues. Globalization is believed to benefit many, but not the billion people living in lagging areas of developing nations. High poverty and mortality persist among the world's 'bottom billion', while others grow wealthier and live longer lives. Concern for these three billion often comes with the prescription that growth must be made spatially balanced. The WDR has a different message: economic growth is seldom balanced, and efforts to spread it out prematurely will jeopardize progress. The Report: documents how production becomes more concentrated spatially as economies grow. proposes economic integration as the principle for promoting successful spatial transformations. revisits the debates on urbanization, territorial development, and regional integration and shows how today's developers can reshape economic geography.
Kerala Development Report
Author: India. Planning Commission
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885947
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Full of data on various sectors and issues--among them finance, tourism, foreign trade, agriculture, and governance--this report on the state of Kerala is designed to benefit businesses, NGOs, and policy makers. While Kerala has a strong economy and is India's most literate state, areas such as human rights and the treatment of women and minorities leave room for improvement. This extensive reference discusses the constraints and challenges faced by Kerala and provides a blueprint for its socioeconomic progress.
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171885947
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Full of data on various sectors and issues--among them finance, tourism, foreign trade, agriculture, and governance--this report on the state of Kerala is designed to benefit businesses, NGOs, and policy makers. While Kerala has a strong economy and is India's most literate state, areas such as human rights and the treatment of women and minorities leave room for improvement. This extensive reference discusses the constraints and challenges faced by Kerala and provides a blueprint for its socioeconomic progress.
Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Mumbai Human Development Report, 2009
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198066248
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Recent surveys on urban agglomerations reveal that more than half the world's population currently lives in cities. It is also estimated that by the year 2030, developing countries will account for 80 per cent of the world's urban population. In India, over 61 million people are urban slum dwellers, nearly 22 per cent of the urban population. As Indian cities continue to grow and expand, they face the challenges of providing infrastructure, housing, water, sanitation, healthcare and education to their citizens. Densely populated, the massive urban conglomerate spread across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is the largest urban conglomerate in India. Mumbai personifies the paradox of extreme wealth and extreme poverty living side by side. It, more than any other Indian city, is a city in transition, looking to the future, attempting to modernize. However, its attempt at modernization must include efforts to improve the quality of life of all its citizens. This report is a step in that direction. It is the first, global city-level human development report that analyses in-depth various issues such as population, education, slums, gender, health, among others, that will aid the city's progress in future. Authored by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, this comprehensive report was prepared under the National Strategy for Urban Poor Project, a joint project of the Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It will be of interest to administrators and policymakers, civil society organizations, urban planners and researchers, university and institutional libraries, as well as various government ministries and departments, and national and international agencies.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198066248
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Recent surveys on urban agglomerations reveal that more than half the world's population currently lives in cities. It is also estimated that by the year 2030, developing countries will account for 80 per cent of the world's urban population. In India, over 61 million people are urban slum dwellers, nearly 22 per cent of the urban population. As Indian cities continue to grow and expand, they face the challenges of providing infrastructure, housing, water, sanitation, healthcare and education to their citizens. Densely populated, the massive urban conglomerate spread across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is the largest urban conglomerate in India. Mumbai personifies the paradox of extreme wealth and extreme poverty living side by side. It, more than any other Indian city, is a city in transition, looking to the future, attempting to modernize. However, its attempt at modernization must include efforts to improve the quality of life of all its citizens. This report is a step in that direction. It is the first, global city-level human development report that analyses in-depth various issues such as population, education, slums, gender, health, among others, that will aid the city's progress in future. Authored by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, this comprehensive report was prepared under the National Strategy for Urban Poor Project, a joint project of the Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It will be of interest to administrators and policymakers, civil society organizations, urban planners and researchers, university and institutional libraries, as well as various government ministries and departments, and national and international agencies.
Dharavi
Author: Marie-Caroline Saglio-Yatzimirsky
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000084310
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Located in the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi is estimated to be the largest slum in Asia. Often referred to as ‘Little India’, it has been home to thousands of migrants from across the country providing opportunities for work and livelihood. As such, Dharavi presents a fascinating paradox: the convergence of stereotypes associated with the slum — poverty and misery — and an effervescent economic vitality, impelled by globalisation and international capital flows. Bringing together 20 years of painstaking fieldwork, this book reveals the social, economic, political, and urban complexities that define Dharavi beneath the shadow of Mumbai, the financial capital of India. It provides a rare account of the slum’s history, with a special focus on the original populace of leather workers — who form the backbone of its urban informal economy — their work, organisation and increasing political awareness. Dominated by a population of ex-‘untouchables’, conventionally stigmatised by poverty and low status, Dharavi illustrates how traditional caste-based occupational and regional divisions continue to be strong and affect structures of political governance and economy. At the same time, it testifies to an intimate encounter with consumerism, liberalisation and technological innovations, and its resultant cultural globalisation under the heady influence of media, advertising and cinema transmitted by the city of Mumbai. This book traces the mega-slum’s gradual transformation as a thriving trade centre, through an informal economy’s successful adaptation to global markets, in turn establishing an urban paradigm. It will be useful to those in sociology, anthropology, urban studies, politics, public policy and governance, and to those interested in globalisation, transnational migration and town planning.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000084310
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Located in the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi is estimated to be the largest slum in Asia. Often referred to as ‘Little India’, it has been home to thousands of migrants from across the country providing opportunities for work and livelihood. As such, Dharavi presents a fascinating paradox: the convergence of stereotypes associated with the slum — poverty and misery — and an effervescent economic vitality, impelled by globalisation and international capital flows. Bringing together 20 years of painstaking fieldwork, this book reveals the social, economic, political, and urban complexities that define Dharavi beneath the shadow of Mumbai, the financial capital of India. It provides a rare account of the slum’s history, with a special focus on the original populace of leather workers — who form the backbone of its urban informal economy — their work, organisation and increasing political awareness. Dominated by a population of ex-‘untouchables’, conventionally stigmatised by poverty and low status, Dharavi illustrates how traditional caste-based occupational and regional divisions continue to be strong and affect structures of political governance and economy. At the same time, it testifies to an intimate encounter with consumerism, liberalisation and technological innovations, and its resultant cultural globalisation under the heady influence of media, advertising and cinema transmitted by the city of Mumbai. This book traces the mega-slum’s gradual transformation as a thriving trade centre, through an informal economy’s successful adaptation to global markets, in turn establishing an urban paradigm. It will be useful to those in sociology, anthropology, urban studies, politics, public policy and governance, and to those interested in globalisation, transnational migration and town planning.
Interrogating Reorganisation of States
Author: Asha Sarangi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000084078
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The volume analyses the complex historical and political context for the processes of state formation in independent India. It provides both a conceptual and empirical framework for an understanding of Indian democracy through the perspective of reorganisation of states. Following the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in 1956, the territorial boundaries of the states were redrawn. However, within a decade, the geo-linguistic and cultural-ideological criteria could not be considered satisfactory for the future division of states. With the formation of three new states (Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand) and the demand for Telangana statehood not accepted as yet, new dimensions and perspectives about state formation as a critical political practice have surfaced yet again in contemporary India. The book addresses a number of significant themes related to states reorganisation and its effects — questions of underdevelopment, size, political participation, governance, cultural identities — and also analyses the demand for smaller states. It focuses on different states, their historical and contemporary trajectory leading to the demand for territorial remapping and thus recognising specific political and cultural resources, and identities in the regions and sub-regions of states in India. The book will be useful for those studying politics, history, sociology, comparative politics and South Asian Studies.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000084078
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The volume analyses the complex historical and political context for the processes of state formation in independent India. It provides both a conceptual and empirical framework for an understanding of Indian democracy through the perspective of reorganisation of states. Following the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in 1956, the territorial boundaries of the states were redrawn. However, within a decade, the geo-linguistic and cultural-ideological criteria could not be considered satisfactory for the future division of states. With the formation of three new states (Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand) and the demand for Telangana statehood not accepted as yet, new dimensions and perspectives about state formation as a critical political practice have surfaced yet again in contemporary India. The book addresses a number of significant themes related to states reorganisation and its effects — questions of underdevelopment, size, political participation, governance, cultural identities — and also analyses the demand for smaller states. It focuses on different states, their historical and contemporary trajectory leading to the demand for territorial remapping and thus recognising specific political and cultural resources, and identities in the regions and sub-regions of states in India. The book will be useful for those studying politics, history, sociology, comparative politics and South Asian Studies.
Grassroots Development Initiatives in India
Author: Sampat Kale
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003830749
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This book examines how the voluntary organisations engaged with development programmes work with the approach of conscientisation to empower Adivasis. Their work has been instrumental in making government machinery pro-poor by implementing development programmes with greater transparency and accountability. Conscientisation of Adivasis by voluntary organisations through their educative role has resulted in the advancement of their lives and the emergence of autonomous leadership. The study concludes that the ideological base of the founders of the organisations made the Adivasis independent and self-supportive for their development from their earlier status of servitude through initiating and accomplishing the task of conscientisation. This title is co-published with Aakar Books. Print editions not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003830749
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This book examines how the voluntary organisations engaged with development programmes work with the approach of conscientisation to empower Adivasis. Their work has been instrumental in making government machinery pro-poor by implementing development programmes with greater transparency and accountability. Conscientisation of Adivasis by voluntary organisations through their educative role has resulted in the advancement of their lives and the emergence of autonomous leadership. The study concludes that the ideological base of the founders of the organisations made the Adivasis independent and self-supportive for their development from their earlier status of servitude through initiating and accomplishing the task of conscientisation. This title is co-published with Aakar Books. Print editions not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Studies in Indian Economy
Author: K. R. Gupta
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 9788126904860
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
In Recent Years India Has Made All-Round Rapid Progress. The Performance Of The Indian Economy In 2004-05 So Far Has Exceeded Expectations Formed At The Beginning Of The Year. According To The Advance Estimate Of The Central Statistical Organisation (Cso) Released On February 7, 2005, The Economy Is Likely To Grow 6.9 Per Cent In 2004-05.In Spite Of Fast Advancement In Several Fields, India Is Still Suffering From A Large Fiscal Deficit Which Has Risen To An Alarming Level. During The Year 2004-05, The Fiscal Deficit At The Centre Stood At A Whopping Sum Of Rs.1,51,144 Crore, I.E. 4.4 Per Cent Of The Gross Domestic Product (Gdp). The Revenue Deficit Amounted Rs.95,312 Crore. The Curve Of Fiscal Deficit Has Risen Sharply From The Year 1997-98 Mainly Because Of Expenditure On Current Account. The Main Reasons For This Alarming Fiscal Deficit Are: Populist Measures Of The Central And State Governments, Like Subsidies On Kerosene Oil, Diesel, Petroleum, Gas, Fertilisers, Power For Agriculturists, Large Losses Of Public Sector Undertakings, Interest Payment On Ever-Increasing Public Debt, Increase In Salaries And Pensions Resulting From The Recommendations Of Pay Commissions, Etc. The Global Rating Agency Standard And Poor S (S & P) Has Stated That Even The Union Budget 2005-06 Shows A Lack Of Success In Reducing The Country S Deficit Burden.It Is Hoped That The Book Would Be Found Useful By The Researchers And Students Of Economics, Businessmen, Government Executives Concerned With The Formulation And Execution Of Economic Policies, Parliamentarians And Legislators, And The General Readers Interested In Knowing The Changes That Are Taking Place In Our Economy.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 9788126904860
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
In Recent Years India Has Made All-Round Rapid Progress. The Performance Of The Indian Economy In 2004-05 So Far Has Exceeded Expectations Formed At The Beginning Of The Year. According To The Advance Estimate Of The Central Statistical Organisation (Cso) Released On February 7, 2005, The Economy Is Likely To Grow 6.9 Per Cent In 2004-05.In Spite Of Fast Advancement In Several Fields, India Is Still Suffering From A Large Fiscal Deficit Which Has Risen To An Alarming Level. During The Year 2004-05, The Fiscal Deficit At The Centre Stood At A Whopping Sum Of Rs.1,51,144 Crore, I.E. 4.4 Per Cent Of The Gross Domestic Product (Gdp). The Revenue Deficit Amounted Rs.95,312 Crore. The Curve Of Fiscal Deficit Has Risen Sharply From The Year 1997-98 Mainly Because Of Expenditure On Current Account. The Main Reasons For This Alarming Fiscal Deficit Are: Populist Measures Of The Central And State Governments, Like Subsidies On Kerosene Oil, Diesel, Petroleum, Gas, Fertilisers, Power For Agriculturists, Large Losses Of Public Sector Undertakings, Interest Payment On Ever-Increasing Public Debt, Increase In Salaries And Pensions Resulting From The Recommendations Of Pay Commissions, Etc. The Global Rating Agency Standard And Poor S (S & P) Has Stated That Even The Union Budget 2005-06 Shows A Lack Of Success In Reducing The Country S Deficit Burden.It Is Hoped That The Book Would Be Found Useful By The Researchers And Students Of Economics, Businessmen, Government Executives Concerned With The Formulation And Execution Of Economic Policies, Parliamentarians And Legislators, And The General Readers Interested In Knowing The Changes That Are Taking Place In Our Economy.