Author: Panagariya Arvind, Chakraborty Pinaki, Rao M. Govinda
Place: UK
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2014
Pages: 309
ISBN: 978-0-19-945362-4
Keyword: State-Level Reforms, Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation, Regional Inequality, Post-Independence Growth, Infrastructure Development, Local Governance
Classification: 307.76
Shelf: C1R2
Accession No: B1122
Contents: Series Editor’s Note Preface Introduction: The States of India Part One: Growth, Development, and Economic Transformation Part Two: State level Policies and Reforms for Rapid Transformation Part Three: Social Sectors: Progress, Policies, and Future Reforms Appendix: Converting the GSDP to the Common 2004/05 Prices References Index
Abstract: This book examines the role of state-level reforms in driving growth and development across India. It highlights the unique socio-economic landscapes of Indian states and explores the relationship between growth, development, and economic transformation. The book delves into state policies and reforms aimed at fostering rapid change and addresses progress in social sectors like education, health, and welfare. Emphasizing the importance of decentralized governance, it offers insights into effective strategies for regional development. An appendix includes a methodology for converting Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to common 2004/05 prices, making it a valuable resource for scholars and policymakers.