Synopsis Issues of urbanisation and economic development are longstanding challenges which today’s society faces. Strategies to build a strong economic background have as undergone some important changes along with the changes in perception of the process of development. The philosophy of economic development is firmly anchored in the vision that growth alone would be a panacea for all social ills. The book in two parts encompasses all important aspects of urbanisation and economic development and set out in making concrete suggestions in this directions. It will be highly useful to policy planners, administrators, besides students researchers and academics.