Uncover the deep-seated challenges of rural poverty in India. This insightful book delves into the social and economic constraints trapping the impoverished, arguing that policy alone isn’t enough. It champions the vital role of socially concerned individuals and organizations in mobilizing communities for targeted development. Discover the path towards self-empowerment and lasting rural progress. An essential read for development professionals, policymakers, students of rural economics and sociology, and NGOs dedicated to poverty alleviation in India.