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Friday, April 20, 2007

Book_South India_State Report

South India:

Human Development Report

The South India: Human Development Report is a comprehensive and authoritative source of micro-level information on economic and social development in the four state of south India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Based on qualitative survey of 8036 households spread over 399 villages from 43 districts across these states, the report provides:

  • socio-economic profiles and detailed secondary data focusing on:
    Literacy and education; Health; Demographic characteristics
  • detailed data on human development indicators with special focus on gender disparity, including:
    Levels of living, employment and wages; Morbidity, disability and nutrition; Effectiveness of public services and health
  • information on village-level infrastructure and development

This volume will facilities effective region-specific and group-specific policy formulation at the grassroots. Rich in statistical analyses of various facets of devdlopment, it is a valuable resource for government, policy-makers, academia, and those in the development sector.

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