Synopsis This book examines various aspects of massive development efforts undertaken by India since it had taken to the path of planned development. Exploring linkages between communication, development and civil society, it discusses number of issues concerning development planning in the country, literacy, education, poverty alleviation, information and communication technologies, health, populations, human rights, human development, environmental protection, civil society and good governance. Also, it incorporates comments on the grant of Presidential assent to the 93rd Constitutional Amendment making education as a fundamental right Passing of the Right to information Bill by the Parliament, and the World Summit on Sustainable Development. The book is a must for students, scholars and teachers.