Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive and authoritative source of micro-level information on economic and social development in the states of : Bihar, Bengal, Orissa and the north eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, and Tripura. The report provides: x socio-economic profiles and detailed secondary data focusing on: - literacy and education - health - demographic characteristics x detailed data on human development indicators with special focus on gender disparity, including: - levels of living, employment and wages - morbidity, disability and nutrition - effectiveness of public services and health x information on village-level infrastructure and development This volume will facilitate effective region-specific and group-specific policy formulation at the grassroots. Rich in statistical analyses of various facets of development, it is a valuable resource for government, policy-makers, academia, and those in the develop ment sector.
