IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ON SELF-RELIANT INDIA MISSION-FUTURE PERSPECTIVE OF INDIAN ECONOMY

Self-reliance is based on community development approach, which supports the involvement of communities in decision-making and planning process for increasing levels of economic activities as well as social and economic links with local communities (UNHCR, 2005:1). Gandhian model of self-reliance emphasized on integrated rural development. According to this model, agro-industrial economy based on the principles of decentralised democracy and social justice can be fruitful for Indian self-reliance.