India'S Social Sector And Sdgs: Problems And Prospects

This book explores the intersectional perspective of sustainable social development in key sectors such as education and skill development, health and nutrition, gender concerns, and food security and agriculture in India. It delves into contemporary concerns of poverty, employment and inclusive growth, and social marginalization and inequality. The volume brings together the contributions of various stakeholders from academia, research organisations, NGOs and policymakers to address social sector issues and sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the Indian context. It reflects on policies, strategies and performance in the context of constitutional goals and the commitment to global SDGs as well as examine the character and contours of social development in the country. Comprehensive and topical, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of development studies, political studies, sociology and development economics as also to policymakers and practitioners.

• | Author: Rangachar Govinda|Poornima M.
• | Publisher: Routledge India
• | Publication Date: Nov 07, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 334 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0367341808
• | ISBN-13: 9780367341800