It is common to trace the history of social welfare in India by tracing the growth of social reform movements rather than analyzing the different stages of development of social policy per se. Few have attempted to analyse the development of social norms and values which provided the framework for the definition of needs such as an opportunity to work, health, education, shelter and leisure to be made available to each member of the society on the one hand and on the other the ways in which this would be operationalised. Labour welfare is an extension of the term welfare and its application to labour. It is truism that labour occupies an important position in every society, but its import has not always received the requisite accredition. If we study the labour welfare services as organized by industry and talk to the personnel responsible for their maintenance, we note quite contradictory positions. In India, labour welfare started in its broader meaning, but has gradually become narrower in its outlook. This phenomenon has been universal. However, demand of literature is scanty. This work is an attempt to bring together relevant, authentic and useful literature on the subject. Substantially derived from authoritative sources this is organized in the following three volumes: . Dynamics of Social Welfare . Dynamics of Social Welfare . Dynamics of Labour Welfare

The caste system continues to survive as a noticeable aspect of our society. Over the centuries, the caste identities have surfaced as a strong force in contemporary politics and the situation demands for redressal of the inequalities and exploitation generated by this old system. However, a changed situation has stimulated fresh thinking in academic circles on the question of the essence and dynamics of caste. No one can deny the fact that the institution of caste, since the ancient days to the present time, has done a great harm to the society and mostly to the people, belonging to Backward Classes. There is no doubt that, for over a century or so, the Backwards, the Dalits, the untrouchables and the unprivileged and marginalized sections of society have struggled effectively to overcome the oppressed state of dehumanization and turn slavery into socio-economic equality, political security and a share in governance. Still they have to go a long way. Education, social unity and the right sort of leadership is the need of the day. Search for the roots of the problem and an effort to eliminate them is a great task in itself. Perhaps this it the most remarkable task and a service to society, which academics can offer. These volumes are a modest effort in the same direction. This work deals. Rather successfully, with all the aspects, related to the Backward Castes. The study has aptly been divided into three volumes and parts for a clear presentation. The problem is discussed thoroughly, and an effort to seek a solution is also made in this study. In this endeavour, the book emerges as a strong protest against the victimization of the so called Backwards and also suggests the remedies.

For a few centuries, the science of demography has been in effect. The western countries were first to adopt the techniques and logical calculation and this very exercise gave birth to operative census-the countries of men and women. The British, along with other administrative measures introduced demographic surveys in India. Today, we have a record for more than a hundred years, which help us in ascertaining the growth and development of humanity, over the centuries. In modern context, Demography (the population studies) has evolved into a full-fledged discipline, with many a stream. As a science it is fully effective and as a technique, it is fully in operation. Now, it requires expertise to implement schemes and execute decision. And for the delivery of expertise, we need experts, who may successfully do their assigned jobs. Hence, a demand for relevant books on the subject. This encyclopaedic work on Demography encompasses all relevant and vital information on the subject. The contents are supported by the facts and figures. Besides the academics, policy planners, and administrators will find this of utmost use.