What is meant by developmen (Why) Do we need development? Who is developmentfor? How do we achieve development?o State capitalism, Elites and development, Development state What should be the objectives of development in South Asia, given the prevailing socio-cultural, economic and political conditions? Indian (South Asian) Voices and debates on Development and Development Strategies:Development & Underdevelopment, Poverty and destitution, Issues of progress, civilisation,well-being, and modernity Theories of development (non-economic factors) - religion, values, class conflict, technology(industrial revolution), social reform, cultural revolution, governance; Max Weber:Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism, Amartya Sen: Asian and Global comparative perspectiveIs development always a good thing and worth aspiring for? Are there cases wheredevelopment interventions have resulted in adverse impacts on the people and theenvironment?How do we historicise and contextualise development, development strategies and theiroutcomes?o What are the different trajectories of economic growth and development planning inSouth Asia? What are the reasons for these?How do we explain the different histories and outcome of state led development andprocesses of economic liberalisation?o State, Market, and Economic Growth versus Human Development gainsLand reforms, and the gaps / constraints in implementing land reformso The limited agrarian changes that have occurred in South Asia as a consequence of landreformso Participation, Decentralisation and Devolution: Implications for Development andCritiquesWhat has been the role of technological change, dynamism and constraints in agriculturaltransformation: Green Revolution: Technological Approaches and Socio-political and-Environmental ImplicationsStructural inequalities, discrimination and exclusion in India (South Asia): AffirmativeAction, Social Inclusion, And Marginalisationo How do we mainstream issues of inequality into development policies and programmes?Sustainable Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Human Development: Concepts,Definitions, and Critique