Synopsis This work in three volumes analyses the developmental action in South Asia from different angles. First volume deals with the progress and challenges of social development, problems of trafficking, child labour and Communalism, etc, are seen as major hinderance in the way of development. Second volume deals with economic development of South Asian countries. Volume number three looks at the development from political point of view. The book analyses the implications and benefits of US-South Asian relations, corruption in the region, and anti-corruption drives, besides considering the influence of IT revolution on politics of the region. The work revolves round the India's role and interest in all these spheres. The worth of this work will find its realisation in the hands of scholars, policy planners, students and teachers and interested readers.