Publisher's Synopsis
The present book focuses on the different issues on rural livelihood in India. It contains numerous articles and write-ups that deal with various facets of the condition of the rural population of India, ranging from rural social well-being to rural infrastructural deficiency. Some of the topics covered in the book include social tribulations in flood and riverbank erosion affected areas, the role of self-help groups in generating sustainable rural livelihood, trends of agricultural change, the shadow of globalization on hunting and gathering, the role of traditional knowledge in rural area development, rural-urban disparity in marital status and family planning measures, etc. The language is easy to follow, which makes the book a beneficial and interesting read for anyone interested in the subject.
