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This book explores inclusive development in the Indian context, not
only within each of the country's major economic and social
sectors, but also across countries in the particular context of
globalization. In the emerging scenario of most expanding
economies, including India, this topic remains particularly
significant. The book's sixteen chapters are divided into eight
sections that address burning issues related to inclusive
development - historical setting and policy context; current issues
and future challenges; inclusiveness in the agricultural sector;
inclusiveness in the industrial sector; inclusiveness in the health
sector; inclusiveness and poverty; inclusiveness in the social
context; and inclusiveness in the globalization context. The book
highlights several positive developments displayed by the Indian
economy in recent years, including the current growth rate of about
7 percent, which is among the highest rates around the globe. At
the same time, it draws attention to the fact that while there is
every reason to feel proud of these achievements, we cannot ignore
the strains and brewing distress, especially in rural areas, or the
concerns in environmental and social sectors, including health and
education, relating to sociological divisions and disturbances,
water and air pollution, and ecosystem and biodiversity losses.
Important and relevant from both academic and policy perspectives,
the book includes essays from some of the most eminent economists
and social scientists in the South Asian region, providing vital
takeaways for researchers and NGOs, as well as corporate sector and
government decision-makers.
This book explores inclusive development in the Indian context, not
only within each of the country's major economic and social
sectors, but also across countries in the particular context of
globalization. In the emerging scenario of most expanding
economies, including India, this topic remains particularly
significant. The book's sixteen chapters are divided into eight
sections that address burning issues related to inclusive
development - historical setting and policy context; current issues
and future challenges; inclusiveness in the agricultural sector;
inclusiveness in the industrial sector; inclusiveness in the health
sector; inclusiveness and poverty; inclusiveness in the social
context; and inclusiveness in the globalization context. The book
highlights several positive developments displayed by the Indian
economy in recent years, including the current growth rate of about
7 percent, which is among the highest rates around the globe. At
the same time, it draws attention to the fact that while there is
every reason to feel proud of these achievements, we cannot ignore
the strains and brewing distress, especially in rural areas, or the
concerns in environmental and social sectors, including health and
education, relating to sociological divisions and disturbances,
water and air pollution, and ecosystem and biodiversity losses.
Important and relevant from both academic and policy perspectives,
the book includes essays from some of the most eminent economists
and social scientists in the South Asian region, providing vital
takeaways for researchers and NGOs, as well as corporate sector and
government decision-makers.
In 2006, the Government of India promoted Aadhaar, a biometric
identification system, which has now reached 650 million people.
The aim of the scheme was to establish a biometric registry to
provide a unique identity to all individuals, women and men, in the
country. It was expected that this biometric identity would help
poor women and men establish their identities so as to access
various benefits provided by the government. In conjunction with
frugally engineered mini-ATMs (automated teller machines), it was
expected to promote financial inclusion. The book looks at the
gender dimension of Aadhaar, studying the (current and potential)
impact of the scheme especially on women and gender relationships
with the household, and on changing patriarchal social norms. This
volume explores: Would Aadhaar help poor women establish their
identity and, through that, secure their entitlements due in
various schemes of the government?
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