This book is written in a simple language enunciates various facts on sustainability and economic development. It is meant not only for the farmers but also for policy makers, planners economists, administrators, students, academician and researchers for the hill agriculture in particular and for the country in general. In this book, the technical terms are simple and easily understandable. The format is therefore reader friendly. A look at the table of contents would show that the book comprises of 35 research papers and review articles encompassing almost all aspects of hill agriculture and economic development.