Rural Development implies the development of every aspect of rural life. Since time immemorial to us, India continues to be a land of village communities. As such, rural development has been the priority concern of national development of every ruler. During Indus Valley Civilisation (3300-1300 BCE) village settlements primarily engaged in agriculture besides relying on rural industries age of development. Self governing rural communities with agrarian economies existed during Vedic age (1200 BCE) and there was a reference to the existence of village sabhas and gramins /villages (600BCE) being the basic unit of administration by Graminis-Village leaders.

"Is the university contributing to our global crises or does it offer stories of hope? Much recent debate about higher education has focused upon rankings, quality, financing and student mobility. The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, the calls for decolonisation, the persistence of gender violence, the rise of authoritarian nationalism, and the challenge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have taken on new urgency and given rise to larger questions about the social relevance of higher education. In this new era of uncertainty, and perhaps opportunity, higher education institutions can play a vital role in a great transition or civilisational shift to a newly imagined world. Socially Responsible Higher Education: International Perspectives on Knowledge Democracy shares the experiences of a broadly representative and globally dispersed set of writers on higher education and social responsibility, broadening perspectives on the democratisation of knowledge. The editors have deliberately sought examples and viewpoints from parts of the world that are seldom heard in the international literature. Importantly, they have intentionally chosen to achieve a gender and diversity balance among the contributors. The stories in this book call us to take back the right to imagine, and 'reclaim' the public purposes of higher education"--

In Indian context.

The present day Marathwada forms a revenue division of Maharashtra State and comprises five districts such as Aurangabad, Parbhani, Nanded, Bhir and Osmanabad. It witnessed the rise and fall of various dynasties.

Papers, chiefly in relation to India and Bangladesh.

This book explores Tagore’s socio-political ideas through his novels, short stories, and essays. It looks at Tagore beyond his literary achievements and examines his notions of friendship, religion, nationalism, civilization, and knowledge. It highlights his uniquely textured and innovatively argued views on critical aspects of humanity in the tumultuous phase of Indian nationalist campaign that also witnessed a kaleidoscope of myriad ideological voices, besides the hegemonic mainstream nationalist campaign, led by Gandhi. It captures the bard’s creative ideational priorities and his attempts to radically transform the prevalent socio-economic and politico-cultural environment. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of history, politics, literature, and South Asian studies.