The volume presents views of renowned economists on various aspects of Indian Economy covering Reforms of Rural Institutions, Employment and Poverty of Scheduled Castes, Agricultural Development, Indian Economy after Independence, Poverty Alleviation and Work Participation. Views have also been expressed on other important fiscal issues like Fixed Investments, Expenditure and Government role and efficiency of Policy Instruments. Department of Economics, Osmania University has the privilege of bringing out the book for use of economists, research scholars, government functionaries and students.