04604nam a2200217 4500 20260810151854.0 9789348282965 English 338.954 NAV Colon Classification Nil. Navigating India's Economic Development Pathways, Prospects and Challenges /Edited by Sheeja S. R. 1 New Delhi: Aashish Books, 2025. 191p. This book attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of India's development experience, highlighting the trajectories, opportunities and challenges. It is organized into five thematic sections, namely Economic Growth and Sectoral Development, Education, Health and Social Welfare, Labour, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, Infrastructure Development and Digital Transformation, and finally, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, each delving deeply into the multifaceted aspects of India's development journey. From a profound exploration of the drivers of economic growth and the impact of digital transformation on infrastructure, to the examination of the critical issues of education, social welfare and sustainable growth, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the country's development pathways. With expert contributions from scholars from various disciplines including economics, commerce and development studies, the book sheds light on a diverse range of themes, putting strong emphasis on sectoral transformation and inclusive growth. It also delves deeper into the marginalized sections of the society, highlighting the challenges and the need for addressing those issues. With its diverse range of themes and topics, this book is an indispensable resource for students of undergraduate and post graduate levels, researchers, academicians, policymakers and practitioners seeking to comprehend the intricacies of India's development journey and its future prospects. CONTENTSTheme 1: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SECTORAL DEVELOPMENTDrivers of Growth: Sectoral Insights Into the Indian EconomyNimmy S. KottoorEconomic Catalysts from Abroad: Examining the Role of Indian Migration and Remittances in National DevelopmentAkhil Ansar and Dr. Hassan J.Theme 2: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE 3. Inter-State Variations in Health Expenditure Across Indian States and Central Transfers Dr. Swathy Varma P. R. 4. Fisheries Sector Development and Socio-Economic Marginalisation of Fishermen Community in Kerala Burney Sebastian Louis and Dr. Prasad A. K. 5. A Study on the Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on New Venture Creation Maneesha T. M. 6. Indian Women with Disabilities Niveditha KrishnanTheme 3: LABOUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT 7. Women Entrepreneurs and MSMEs: Analyzing the Multidimensional Poverty Index for Inclusive Growth Dr. Manju Varghese and Thushara N. C. 8. Skill Development Programmes in India for Employment of Youth – Relevance and Challenges Sreelekshmi S. and Dr. Smitha V. P. 9. Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for India's Economic Development: Pathways, Prospects, and Challenge Jyothi Antherjanam S. and Dr. Smitha V. P. 10. The Role of Government Policies in Promoting Female Labour Force Participation and Reducing Inequality in India Ayishath Rafiya M. K. and Soumya Mani Theme 4: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 11. Seaports as Economic Drivers: Studying the Need for Modernization and Infrastructure Development in the Indian Port Sector Aadith B. Nair and Prof. Dr. M. Bhasi 12. Socio-Economic and Health Outcome of Occupational Drivers: A Study on Public Transport Bus Drivers in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Vyshnavi Devi, A. S. Hima, Dr. Sunitha Vijayan and Dr Kishore H. 13. An Exploratory Study of Entrepreneurial Innovation in Fintech Services of India Rafeena A. 14. Navigating the Indian Crowdfunding Landscape: A Comprehensive Comparison of Top Crowdfunding Platforms S. Safeena Beevi and Dr. Shehnaz S. R. 15. Integrating AI in FinTech: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects Hary Radhakrishnan Kurup 16. Exploring Digital Financial Inclusion Strategies: Insights from Kenya and India's Policy Frameworks Otieno BenardTheme 5: CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 17. Modelling Temperature Shocks and Their Economic Consequences Gordon Otieno Akuro 18. The Role of VFPCK in Farmers' Livelihood Sustenance Merin Mathew Economic Development Sheeja S. R. (ed.) 19817 ddc BK 762272 762272 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC ECN ECN PROC 2025-10-29 Donated by Dr. Sheeja S. R. on 29/10/2025 1295.00 0 338.954 NAV ECNG243 2026-08-10 15:22:58 2025-10-29 BK