About the Book: Co-Operatives and Rural Development in India
Ever since Indias attainment of independence in 1947, alleviation of rural
poverty has been one of the primary objectives of the countrys planned economic
development. The government of India has been striving to improve the economic
and social conditions of rural populations through a host of measures, including
the creation of productive employment opportunities based on optimal use of
local raw materials and skills. It is undertaking interventions aimed at: (a)
improving the supply chain, (b) enhancing skills, (c) upgrading technology, and
(d) expanding markets and capacity building of the entrepreneurs/artisans and
their groups/collectives. Having begun primarily in the