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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.
Why does poverty, particularly poverty among women, persist? One
reason might be that we do not have the appropriate knowledge on
which to base policies and interventions. But even if there was
technical consensus on how to reduce poverty, the real issue is
whether the power structures in society will allow interventions
that reduce the advantages of the wealthy. Without power, the poor
in general and poor women in particular, will not be able to argue
for and to force the introduction of policies and interventions
that improve their well-being. Hence, the need for empowerment.
Organisations of the poor are central to inclusive growth. Andhra
Pradesh has been in the forefront of promoting these organisations,
especially for poor women. This volume assesses and analyses the
Andhra Pradesh experience. The papers in the volume will be useful
to researchers and policymakers alike since they chart a specific
and concrete experience in enhancing organisations of poor women.
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