by O. V. Ummer Kutty (Author), S. Ramaswamy (Author)
Development goals are essential and pre-conditions for sustainable development for which 191 United Nations members have gathered together for the adoption of United Nations Millennium Declaration in 2000. Accordingly, countries have taken decision to achieve the following goals such as: - eradicate extreme poverty and hunger;- achieve universal primary education;- promote gender and equality and empower women;- reduce child mortality;- improve maternal health;- combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases;- ensure environmental sustainability; and- develop a global partnership for development.CONTENTS: Chapter I - Introduction, Chapter II - Genesis of Millennium Development Goals, Chapter III - Review and Appraisal of Literature, Chapter IV - Analysis of MDGs: A Case of Poverty and Hunger in India, Chapter V - Summary of Major Findings, Suggestions and Conclusions, Bibliography, Index.