Development Processes and Social Movements in Contemporary India by Dr. Haridwar Shukla is a focused and insightful textbook designed for students of Political Science (Minor) in the BA 3rd Semester under Dibrugarh University, based on the FYUGP NEP 2020 guidelines.

This book explores how developmental policies and social movements have shaped contemporary India’s political landscape. It provides an in-depth analysis of state-led development, liberalization, globalization, and the rise of grassroots movements representing marginalized communities. Special emphasis is given to the role of civil society, people's participation, identity-based mobilizations, and resistance movements in challenging and reshaping governance and development priorities.

Chapters & Units:

1. Development Process Since Independence

• I. State and Planning

• II. Liberalisation and Reforms

• ? Review Questions

2. Industrial Development Strategy and its Impact on the Social Structure

• I.
  A. Mixed Economy
  B. Privatization
  C. The Impact on Organised and Unorganised Labour

• II. Emergence of the New Middle Class

• ? Review Questions

3. Agrarian Development Strategy and its Impact on the Social Structure

• I.
  A. Land Reforms
  B. Green Revolution

• II. Agrarian Crisis Since the 1990s and its Impact on Farmers

• ? Review Questions

4. Social Movements – I

• I.
  A. Tribal Movements
  B. Peasant Movements
  C. Dalit Movements

• II. Maoist Challenge

5. Social Movements – II

• I.
  A. Civil Rights Movements
  B. Women’s Movements

• II. Environmental and Ecological Movements

• ? Review Questions