Development has become a topic of great discussion  and debate in recent times. Economically and/or  otherwise, India’s development scene is an important  factor in determining her progress. The International encyclopedia
defines the term  developement as  ‘purposive changes undertaken in a society to  achieve what may be regarded generally as a different  (improved) state of social and economic affairs.’ In  simple words, development is a social change that  seeks to improve the quality of life. It is a multi-faceted  concept that can be seen and understood through the  political, social, economic, physical and intellectual lens.