Synopsis This anthology of socio-religious and economic is indented to broaden the vision of various developmental agencies, including government, by exposing them to a vast canvas of knowledge, which has remained untapped for the last nearly six decades.  The book has collection of very informative essays on different subjects and issue of development in India.  The information contained in this anthology will be of immense value for those engaged in developmental projects.  Authors of each of the essays included in the work is the scholar and has carried out detailed research on the subject.