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Human Development in the Distressed Marathwada Region

Author(s) Dr. Ganesh B. Mangade
Country India
Abstract The concept of human development emphasizes the enlargement of people’s choices and capabilities rather than mere economic growth. This study examines the level and pattern of human development in the socially and economically distressed Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Using the Human Development Index (HDI) framework developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the paper evaluates inter-district variations in human development across eight districts of Marathwada for the years 1991 and 2001. The study relies on both secondary data from official sources such as Census reports, Sample Registration System, Human Development Reports, and primary survey data collected from a sample of 300 respondents. HDI is computed using three core dimensions—health (life expectancy), education (literacy and enrolment), and income (per capita district domestic product in PPP terms). The findings reveal significant disparities in human development within the region, with notable improvements in health indicators over the decade, while education and income dimensions continue to lag behind. Despite some progress, Marathwada remains relatively backward compared to other regions of Maharashtra. The study highlights the need for region-specific and people-centred development policies that prioritize education, health, gender equity, and empowerment to achieve sustainable human development.
Keywords Human Development, Human Development Index (HDI), Marathwada Region, Regional Disparities, Life Expectancy, Literacy, Socio-Economic Backwardness, Maharashtra.
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 12, Issue 1, January-March 2021
Published On 2021-01-14
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