Structural Innovation for Inclusive Development in Bihar

Under the National Democratic Alliance rule--led by the charismatic Chief Minister Nitish Kumar--Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, has seen a spectacular turnaround since 2006. Analyzing this recent resurgence in Bihar and demonstrating that policy options in the medium term are highly limited, this book outlines the concept of Navodaya Shahars--or new age rural-urban habitats--based on a new agenda to converge ownership of assets by poor households, find feasible solutions for services, and lay a solid foundation for identity and livelihood with dignity.