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Synopsis This volume focusing on west and central India comes as a sequel to the India HDR and the South India HDR. It is a comprehensive and authoritative source of micro-level information on economic and social development in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh over the last quarter of a century. This includes disaggregated data collected from the newly-created state of Chhattisgarh. Based on qualitative surveys of 11, 188 households spread over 562 villages from 63 districts across these states, the report provides: socio-economic profiles and detailed secondary data focusing on: literacy and education. Health. Demographic characteristics ? detailed data on human development indicators with special focus on gender. disparity, including : levels of living, employment and wages. morbidity, disability and nutrition. effectiveness of public services and health. ? information on village-level infrastructure and development. This volume will facilitate effective region-specific and group-specific policy formulation at the grassroots. Rich in statistical analyses of various facets of development, it is a valuable resource for government, policy-makers, academia, and those in the development sector.