Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat Ec

The book examines the pattern of non-farm development at the national level and identifies the correlates and determinants of occupational diversification for the major states. It is one of the few studies that unravels the dynamic processes associat

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RURAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE POST LIBERALIZATION PERIOD IN GUJARAT Economic and Social Consequences

Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat

Niti Mehta

Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat Economic and Social Consequences

Niti Mehta Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Praise for Rural Transformation in the Post Liberalization Period in Gujarat

“The book in the classical tradition deals with agriculture and rural development in a fast growing economy, deftly managing diversification, infrastructure besides the rural-urban space. It is for a real life example, Gujarat, making it a must read. I did this for India; but India is too big and the models and simulations remain abstract. The book is important for the businessman, policy maker, scholar and student.” —Professor YK Alagh, Eminent Economist and Former Union Minister “The rural transformation process in going on for quite some time, but it appears that the speed has accelerated with the advent of improved connectivity. Many rural areas by definition have amenities in common with small towns. I am happy that this book brings forth several of these dimensions.” —Professor SP Kashyap, Eminent Economist having ext