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• Impact Assessment of Rural Development Programmes in Sikkim (2003) (134 p)
  Edited by S. Rajakutty & S. Chatterjee

• Rural Technology for Poverty Alleviation(2003) (396 p)
  Edited by P.Purushotham
  
  The NIRD Foundation Day Seminar was organised on "Rural Technology for Poverty Alleviation" on January 2-3,2002.The Seminar identified and discussed critical issues relating to the development and promotion of technologies for alleviating rural poverty.The present publication contains the papers presented at the seminar.

• Devolution of Functions and Finances on Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh (2003) (455 p)                by K. Siva Subrahmanyam
  
  The Issue of devolution of appropriate powers, functions responsibilities and resources on the Panchayati Raj institutions assumed great significance in India after the 73rd Amendment Act to the Indian Constitution was enacted. The present study conducted at the instance of the 11th Finance Commission examines these issues with reference to Andhra Pradesh.

• Devolution of Functions and Finances on Panchayats in Orissa (2003) (266 p)
  by A.C. Jena
  
  Devolution of functions and finances to local self governing,institutions has important implications for local autonomy, development and democracy.The present study conducted at the instance of Eleventh Finance Commission,examines these issues with reference to Orissa.

• Functioning, Performance and Leakages in Public Distribution System(2003)  
  (194 p)  by Mathew C. Kunnumkal, A.C Jena, G. Ramachandraiah
  
  The study focuses on the functioning of PDS network in the three States viz;Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu analysis various aspects of food delivery system and tries to capture the leakages at fair  price shops level by undertaking indepth study and extensive interviews with the cardholders and other key informants.

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• Field Manual on Planning and Management of Watershed Project (2002) (122 p)
  by R.C Choudhury, O.N. Srivastava, A.K. Jaiswal, S.K. Moinuddin
  
  Watershed development has been adopted as an approach to conserve and develop the natural resources.People's participation as the main strategy for its planning and implementation is the most important element in this approach.This manual is a compilation of activities with techniques and procedures that are commonly needed and considered essential for the planning and management of watershed projects.

• Functional and Financial Devolution on Panchayats in India (2002) (292 p)
  by K. Siva Subrahmanyam and R.C. Choudhury
  
  The present study encompassing 20 states in India is undertaken at the request and with funding of  the Eleventh Finance Commission,Govt of India.It assesses the status of functional and financial devolution on PRI before and after the new state Acts,as sequel to the 73rd constitutional Amendment have been enacted by the various states.

• Challenges of Liberalisation to Indian Agriculture & Protection of Farmer's Rights         ( 2002)       (169 p) by B.K. Thapliyal
  
  This edited volume is an outcome of the National workshop on "Challenges of Liberalisation to  Indian Agriculture & protection of Farmer's Rights" held at NIRD during 24-25 August,2001.The book has been presented in two parts.The  proceedings and recommendations.Part-II contains eight papers contributed by the participants in  the seminar.

• India Panchayati Raj Report  2001 , (2002)
  Volume I & II (386 p)

Published in two volumes.The publication provides a dispassionate analysis of the working of Panchayat Raj in the country.The report not only gives a holistic picture of the Panchayat Raj System but also places the movement in the correct perspective in relation to its role in the total development of village community.

• Emerging Institutions for Decentralised Rural Development (2001)  
  Volume I & II (982 p)    
  Edited by S.P.Jain

published in two volumes contains 54 papers contributed by policy makers & practitioners. The papers provide a wholesome insight into the patterns of emerging institutions for decentralised rural development.      

• Directory of Rural Technologies (2001)
  Part-I (316 p)
  Part-II (444 p)
  Part-III (425p)
  Part-IV (398p)(2002)
  Edited by Mathew C.Kunnumkal and Bharat R.Sant

A useful reference material on a variety of rural technologies both traditional and modern, compiled by National Institute of Rural Development. The Directory describes 100 Rural Technologies in different areas.

• Global Search for Rural Development (2001)
  (232 p.) by S.K. Rau
  
  The author's insights into the problems and prospects of various rural development programmes and also his exposure to the experiences elsewhere in other countries have been well documented in this volume.

• Disaster Management - Orissa Cyclones, Floods and Tidal Waves Disaster (2001) 
  (348 p.) by R.C. Choudhury and K. Prasada Rao, et. al.
  
  This study is the documentation and an appraisal report of the two cyclones of October 1999.The study presents a holistic view of the disaster management process in India.

• Rural Prosperity and Agriculture Policies and Strategies(2000)
  Edited by R.C. Choudhury and R.P. Singh

  Each volume contains papers dealing with various aspects of agriculture contributed by eminent administrators, social scientists and policymakers
  

  Volume-I -Proceedings and Keynote Papers (279 p.)	Rs. 330
  Volume-II -Agriculture and Poverty Linkage (608 p.)	Rs. 600
  Volume-III -Technological Options (394 p.)	Rs. 400
  Volume-IV -Infrastructure and Institutional Support (385 p.)	Rs. 400
  Volume-V -Economic Reforms and Agriculture (517 p.)	Rs. 510

• Strategies for Rural Development in Ninth Plan Volume - I & II (2000) (785 p.)
  Edited by R.P. Singh

The book reviews the effectiveness of past rural development initiatives and future strategies in the context of the Ninth Five-Year Plan

• Impact of Economic Reforms on SCs & STs (2000)   (165 p.)
  Edited by K.P. Kumaran 

The book discusses the likely impact of new economic reforms on the socio-economic conditions of the schedules castes and scheduled tribes.

• India Rural Development Report - 1999 : Regional Disparities in Development and Poverty  
  (2000) (198 p.)

This report critically analyses the experiences and results of rural development initiatives in the country since Independence.

• Changes in the Structure of Employment in Rural Areas (2000) (233 p.)
  by K. Hanumantha Rao

The study based on the secondary sources of data, attempts to examine the structural changes occurring in rural markets of major  states since 1971.

• Strengthening Village Democracy (Proceedings of the National Conference on Gram Sabha)
  (1999) (397 p.)
  Edited by : R.C. Choudhury and S.P. Jain

This volume which has been aptly title "Strengthening Village Democracy" signifying a central place for gram sabha in participatory democracy, is the outcome of Conference proceedings.

• Levels and Structure of Development - An Inter-District Study of North-East India (1999)(286p.)
  Edited by S.C. Srivastava  

It is a district level study of NE Region and is an attempt to provide baseline information on various socio-economic indicators. The interaction among different variables and dynamic relationships between various sectors of the economy has also been examined.

• Panchayati Raj Finances in West Bengal - A Status Study (1999) (156 p.)
  by A.C. Jena

The study covers a broad scenario of panchayat finances in the country, financial resources of panchayats and devolution of resources at various levels besides reviewing the SFC report of West Bengal.

• Panchayats In Scheduled Areas (1999)  (70 p.)
  by K.B.Srivastava

This study analyses provisions of the Panchayats (extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and extent of its adaptation by the States having Fifth Schedule Areas.

• Compendium of Research Studies/Publications in Rural Local Self-Government (1999) (63 p.) Compiled by M. Sarumathy

The Compendium includes all studies done by NIRD from 1958 to 1998.

• Rural Agricultural Energisation Programme :Consumer Consultative Survey (1999)(248p.)
  Edited by R.C. Choudhury and D. Satyamurty, et. al.

This report represents the summary of several months of highly intensive field studies in villages where systems improvements are to be taken up with DFID supported AP Energy Efficiency Projects.

• Basic Rural Infrastructure and Services for Improved Quality of Life :Volume I & II (1999)(716p.)
  Edited by R.C. Choudhury and P. Duragaprasad

This publication critically analyses the current scenario, appreciates the changes suggested and evolves newer infrastructural policies, programmes and strategies for improved quality of life of the people, especially the rural poor.

• Patterns of Decentralised Governance in Rural India (1998) Volume I & II (950 p.)
  Edited by R.C. Choudhury and S.P. Jain

This publication is the result of a nationwide study conducted in as many as 19 states by the NIRD during March-May, 1998. It highlights the emerging organisational pattern of Panchayati Raj (Decentralised Governance) in 19 states.

• Land Records Management in 14 States in India (1998) (285 p.)
  by C. Ashokvardhan

This study focuses on the current structure and status of land revenue and land records administration, training and manpower development, title to owners, special phenomena and constraints and suggestions.

• Effective Implementation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)  Act,1989 (1998)  (168 p.)
  Edited by R.R. Prasad, K. Suman Chandra and E.C. Jaya Kumar 

Proceedings and collection of papers on the theme presented at a National Workshop.

• New Economic Policy and Perspective to Rural Development (1997)(277 p.)
  Edited by R.P. Singh

Collection of papers on the theme presented at a Seminar.

• Local Self-Government System in North-East India :An Appraisal(1997) (415 p.)
  Edited by B.P. Maithani

It provides an analysis of diverse institutional scenario of North-East India.

• Rural Development Statistics  2001 , (2003) (445 p)
  By S.V. Rangacharyulu
  
  This publication,15th in the series,is compiled incorporating data on selected socio-economic and demographic characteristics of people living in rural areas and also rural development  programme schemes implemented by Govt of India.
  
  Click here to download the full text material of RD Statistics 2001

• Rural Development Statistics - 2000 (2001)
  (473 p.) Compiled by K. Hanumantha Rao

• Rural Development Statistics - 1999 (2000)
  (463 p.) Compiled by S.V. Rangacharyulu

• Rural Development Statistics - 1998
  (396 p.) Compiled by K. Hanumantha Rao

• Rural Development Statistics; - 1994-95
  (266 p.) Compiled by K. Hanumantha Rao

• Rural Development Statistics - 1992
  (153 p.) Compiled by S.V. Rangacharyulu