About the Book

Despite appreciable overall growth in the economy, there is wide spread disparity in wealth and income distribution. The bulk of country's population is still a victim of hunger, malnutrition and material deprivation. Justice and orderly progress of the society demands that people should have access to their minimum human needs within a reasonable period.

About Author

Dr. Satyendra Lal De obtained his Graduate and PostGraduate degrees from the University of Calcutta and also obtained his Ph.D degree from the same University. He was well versed with computer language since its early stage. He served the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, for more than three decades, till his retirement in 1992. He was a member of several professional and scientific organisations. His papers were published in several journals and books.

Contents

Introduction, Regional Profile-A close look, Agriculture-Constraints and Prospects, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Poultry Keeping-Problems and Development Strategy, Industries-problems of growth and development, Development of Infrastructure, Need Based Education and Training for Socio-Economic Development, Bibliography

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