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This book summarizes the available statistical evidence on Kerala`s achievements, situating these within the international development debate. Programs surveyed include literacy, health-care access, public food distribution, land reform, pensions, and workers` protection legislation. The ancient and modern historical factors that have generated Kerala`s radical political traditions are briefly explored. This new edition includes an introduction with an extensive update of Kerala`s achievements since 1986. A special section considers the effects of the Gulf War, the Ayodhya Mosque incident, and national Indian Structural Adjustment Programs on Kerala`s development strategy. An initial appraisal is also given for the "New Development Initiatives" launched during the Left Democratic Front Ministry of 1987-1991, including The Total Literacy Programme, high-efficiency cooking stoves, and the People`s Resource Mapping Programme.
The book and the new introduction offer extensive reference for students wishing to read more about Kerala`s innovative development programs.
ISBN 9788185002422
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Pages : 114
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