Ideas of Development

More days of work, Better wages, Quality education for children, No social discrimination, Becoming village leaders

According to Table 1 in the chapter, landless rural labourers desire more days of work and better wages, local school providing quality education for their children, no social discrimination, and the opportunity to become leaders in the village.

Good health facilities, Quality education, Public facilities, Equal distribution of income

The chapter emphasizes that development is not just about higher income but also requires good health facilities, quality education, public facilities, and equal distribution of income. Higher income alone is not sufficient.

Safety issues, Security concerns, Livelihood problems, Radioactive pollution

The people protested against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project on grounds of safety, security, livelihood, and protection from radioactive peril. They were concerned about the potential for destruction and wanted their coast protected.

Infant Mortality Rate

IMR stands for Infant Mortality Rate, which measures the number of children who die within one year out of 1000 live births. It is an important indicator of healthcare quality and development.