Agriculture and Rural Development in India: A Case Study on the Dignity of Labour

This book addresses various issues concerning agriculture and rural development in India, with special focus on the dignity of labour. Based on a study conducted by Dr. M.L. Dewan in Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, it provides a fascinating experience of ‘Dignity of Labour’ camps organized in Maharashtra where agricultural universities, colleges and schools were involved in agricultural development programmes. Besides putting emphasis on soil, water and other natural resources development, India’s human energy experiences are used for soil and land resources evaluation, irrigation, drainage, reclamation, rural and urban composting, and in social and farm forestry. It also deals with the project approach to agriculture and general development in the country. It proposes certain plans of operation in a novel and unorthodox format, and advocates a further increase in agricultural production, use of renewable energy resources, national character building and improving national institution. A summary of state of Himalayas Report – A call for Action presented by the author has been appended as well.