Women and child development should be emphasised for the total development of a society. The present book gives information on various programmes of the Govt, of India for development of women and children. Organisation; Child development; Child labour, Food and nutrition; Health and sustainable regional development; Other programmes and activities; NIPCCD; Central Social Welfare Board; and National Commission for women are the main topics covers in this book.

Currently 'urbanisation' is a rapidly growing phenomenon world over. Employment, education, concentration of official activities and many more factors are responsible for this. Whereas 'City' in its pristine sense is considered an ideal place having all civic facilities, this has become utopia in the present day context. In the absence of firm will of the Govt., increasing population, concentration of industrial activities in urban areas, etc. has turned the cities into slums. For regulating healthy urban development, Govt. of India has established a separate ministry at the apex level. This book covers a detailed and authoritative analysis of various issues concerned with urban development in India.

In a society where major segment of the population lives in villages, rural development must be much emphasised. Panchayats are the oldest institution at village level since times immemorial devoted to govern the village administration and welfare. This book brings together Govt.'s efforts and policies for rural development and poverty alleviation. Employment and poverty alleviation: issues and options; Rural Development; Special component plan and tribal development planning; and wasteland development like topics are elaborately discussed herein supported by facts and figures.

Agriculture food processing industry is rather a new development. Stimulating demand for appropriate processed foods. Achieving maximum value addition and by product utilization; Creating increased job opportunities particularly in rural areas; enabling farmers to reap the benefits of modern technology; and creating for surplus for exports are the goals and objectives of the Ministry of Food processing Industries. This book analyses different functions and procedures of food processing industries. All relevant topics are given authoritative treatment.