Economic Infrastructure Development in BTC Area, Assam

The book deals mainly with the agriculture and rural infrastructures of the Bodo Territorial Council Area (BTC) of Assam-an area, which is massively affected with incidents of ethnic violence. The infrastructures of the BTC area are grossly underprivileged. The author advocates for holistic economic infrastructures development in BTC area and has presented a series of thoroughly researched development strategies. Development of agriculture and rural infrastructures represent a central strategic choice for state governments of India. However, this book is an important and insightful work showing persuasively how economic infrastructure can be put at the centre of development, not just as a rhetorical flourish but as a real engine of growth and services for the poor. - Prof. (Dr.) Promode Kant, IFS (Retd.), Director, Institute of Green Economy (IGREC), India. The book presents a bold and incisive analysis of the economic scenarios of Assam and more particularly the agriculture and rural infrastructures of Bodo Territorial Area Districts Council (BTAD). - Anuj Dhoj Joshi, Senior Advisor and Renewable Energy Sector Leader, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Nepal