RAJASTHAN: Polity, Economy & Society

The contemporary history of Rajasthan is basically the history of working of its democratic institutions and planning and development. The present book is a pioneering work which traces the political, social and economic developments in Rajasthan during the past four and a half decades.
The book presents an in-depth description as to how the intense power struggle at political level brought about the downfall of one government after the other. It also deals with the Stage’s economy and gives detailed account of various five-year and annual plans and the consequent growth achieved in various fields. Finally, it throws light on the social transformation which has taken place in Rajasthan after its formation.
The book will prove of immense interest to students, planners, policy-makers, politicians, and activists interested in understanding the current problems of Rajasthan.

B.L. Panagariya’s is associated with the Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce.
N.C. Pahariya is Associate Professor at the Department of Economics in the University of Rajasthan.