Includes bibliographical references and index. Singh, K., & Shishodia, A. (2016). Rural development: Principles, policies and management (4th ed.). New Delhi, India: SAGE Publications India.

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Rural Economy of India -- Chapter 3: Measures of Development -- Chapter 4: Some Paradigms of Rural Development -- Chapter 5: Determinants of Rural Development -- Chapter 6: Rural Development Policies - Chapter 7: Strategies for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 8: Policy Instruments of Rural Development -- Chapter 9: Equity-oriented and Growth-oriented Programs -- Chapter 10: Poverty and Unemployment Eradication Programs -- Chapter 11: Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development Programs -- Chapter 12: Planning for Rural Development -- Chapter 13: Organizing for Rural Development -- Chapter 14: Financing Rural Development -- Chapter 15: Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

This time-tested textbook on the basic concepts, policy instruments, strategies, policies, programs, and management of rural development provides a comprehensive coverage of the subject. Primarily targeted at graduate and postgraduate students of rural development, this textbook also emphasizes the crucial role of human resources as both a means and an end to development. The book aims to equip the reader to hone skills in planning, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation in rural development programs. Key Features ʺ Extensive analytical coverage of concepts, policies, and strategies in rural development ʺ New sections added on various methodologies of estimating poverty, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) and the National Livestock Mission (NLM), seven new social welfare-oriented programs, and planning machinery in India ʺ Complete revision of all original tables and statistical figures along with new data on employment/unemployment and poverty scenario in India