This book examines the efforts made by the NGOsin alleviating poverty, with
special reference in India. Analysing themagnitude and severity of poverty and
the process generating poverty, it makesan assessment of efforts made by line
departments, panchayati raj institutionsat the village level and other agencies
such as banks and credit co-operatives.It also evaluates the strategies adopted
by the poor in coming out of poverty.The book will be of great use for
researchers, policy makers, developmentactivists and the NGOs.