Introduction

This book attempts to evaluate the process of implementation of select development schemes and programmes in Tamil Nadu, in the backdrop of the principles of the New Public Management. It analyses their objectives, target groups, pattern of funding, salient features, impacts and achievements. The perspectives of the multi-stakeholders have also been examined and explained.

Development Schemes Studied

The development schemes studied here include Indira Awas Yojana; Integrated Sanitary Complex for Women and Children; Food for Work under Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana; District Supply and Marketing Society under Swarnajayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana and Non-conventional Energy Sources-BIOGAS.

Intended Audience

The book will be useful for researchers, policy makers and development workers.