| ID | 107954 |
| Title Proper | Developmental initiatives and sericulture in a South Indian village |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Eswarappa, Kasi |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article demonstrates that certain developmental initiatives have been playing an important role in the socio-economic progress of rural masses in South India and typically involve a number of focused projects. Development of sericulture is shown as a key strategy for supporting backward regions. With particular reference to Kotha Indlu village of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh, this article explains the increased returns from sericulture as a result of development programmes. The article concludes with some suggestions to improve the long-term feasibility of sericulture. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia Research Vol. 31, No. 3; Nov 2011: p.213-229 |
| Journal Source | South Asia Research Vol. 31, No. 3; Nov 2011: p.213-229 |
| Key Words | Agriculture ; Andhra Pradesh ; Chittoor ; Civil Society ; Community - Based - Organisations ; India ; Integrated Rural Development ; NGOs ; Sericulture ; South India |