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02481nam a2200241 i 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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ISI Library, Kolkata |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20260525160213.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9789351501411 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Original cataloging agency |
ISI Library |
| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Edition number |
23 |
| Classification number |
330.954 |
| Item number |
P324 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Paul, Samuel, |
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author. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
The paradox of India's North-South divide : |
| Remainder of title |
lessons from the states and regions / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
Samuel Paul, Kala Seetharam Sridhar. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
New Delhi : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc |
SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd., |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
2015. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xiv, 235 pages : |
| Other physical details |
illustrations ; |
| Dimensions |
23 cm |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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| Bibliography, etc |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc |
This publication examines the developmental and economic contrasts between northern and southern regions of India, exploring why certain states and regions have achieved higher levels of economic growth, social progress, and institutional effectiveness while others continue to face developmental challenges despite operating within the same national framework. The book analyses regional disparities through a comparative study of Indian states, focusing on factors such as governance quality, public policy implementation, institutional capacity, education, health indicators, demographic patterns, infrastructure development, poverty reduction, urbanization, and economic performance. Drawing upon empirical data, statistical evidence, and regional case analyses, the authors investigate how historical conditions, administrative systems, political leadership, civic participation, and state-level policy choices influence developmental outcomes and contribute to persistent regional inequalities. The work further examines issues relating to social welfare, public expenditure priorities, human development, and governance effectiveness while identifying lessons that relatively less developed regions can learn from states demonstrating stronger institutional and economic performance. By combining perspectives from economics, development studies, public administration, and regional planning, the publication contributes to a deeper understanding of balanced regional development, inclusive growth, and policy strategies aimed at reducing disparities and promoting sustainable socio-economic transformation across India.<br/> |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Economic development |
| Geographic subdivision |
India. |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Regional disparities |
| Geographic subdivision |
India. |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Economic policy |
| Geographic subdivision |
India. |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Sridhar, Kala Seetharam, |
| Relator term |
author. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Koha item type |
Books |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Dewey Decimal Classification |
