Uncover the hidden reality of India’s burgeoning rural middle class in this vital study. Challenging urban-centric views, it reveals the crucial role of rural India’s evolving middle classes in the nation’s economic transformation and industrialization. Explore their complex identities and positions within the changing agrarian landscape, as more than a third of India’s middle class resides outside cities. This book is essential for economists, sociologists, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary India’s socio-economic fabric and rural development.