Adopting an evolutionary paradigm to study the developments in the field of education iron1 I858 onwards in India. as though it was a transformation of the indigenous educational structure. does not do justice to history. Changes in the relationships of education with other elements of society...

This paper analyses the demographic trends in the state of Karnataka from a regional and district perspective. It traces the historical patterns of population growth in the state, examines the major contributing factors for population growth. draws attention to the stages of demographic...

The paper examines the role of social sectors in economic development from the point of view of two distinct approaches. viz.. human resource development arid human development. It advocates the adoption of the latter approach as it ensures not only equity but also sustained growth in the long run.

Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) emerged during post-independence as units o f self-governance at district level and below. These institutions, hailed as a versatile and unique Indian contribution to the theory and practice of local governments. are still in the process of evolution alter...

The paper analyses the various stages of the Dalit movement in Karnataka to its present state. According to the author, though the Dalit movement in Karnataka is as old as the Veerashaiva movement the Dalit concern received very little attention in the context of the non-Brahmin movement in the...

The problem with Indian planning lay not in its alleged 'inwardorientation', resulting in a neglect of trade possibilities. but in its inability to ralse adequate investable resources. The pioneers of planning had a sophisticated view of the role of comparative advantage: but they can be faulted...

This paper presents a historical analysis of laudable efforts made by nonofficial or private agencies for the development of education in Karnataka before Independence These agencies included mainly the Christian missionaries. Veerashaiva mathas and private education Societies. The paper...

This paper first examines the ways in which the identities of particular 'Untouchable' castes. rather than being fixed and traditional. have altered locally. drawing from the experience of silk reeling in rural south err^ Karnataka. [luring the first phase i e, in the early part of this century....

The focus of analysis in the paper is on the rationale of a policy regime in which the role of the State policy is redefined to correct market failures in technology transfer, and to catalyse internal learning for improving domestic technological capability and economic growth. More...

This outline of the interaction between the polity and the economy in Karnataka between 1950 and 1955 begins with the process of public investment creating, newly powerful social groups in the 1950s. As these groups demanded and received subsidies. more local groups strove for political power...