{"product_id":"democracy-without-development-paradox-of-bihar-english-version","title":"Democracy Without Development – Paradox of Bihar (English Version)","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"141\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 185\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"164\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prakhar Goonj Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thakur Shailendra Nath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789362104779\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"940\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eDemocracy Without Development – Paradox of Bihar\u003c\/em\u003e examines the socio-political and economic challenges faced by Bihar, once the heart of the Maurya Empire. The book explores issues such as weak leadership, caste-based politics, poor education, floods, and crime, alongside the impact of policies like the Permanent Settlement Act and Freight Equalization Policy that hindered progress. It contrasts the quality of life in richer states versus Bihar, highlighting disparities in health, education, infrastructure, and governance. The narrative emphasizes the urgency of developing Bihar to bridge the gap and support India’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prakhar Goonj Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217180987696,"sku":"DRG.PrakhargunjPub_2091","price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/Democracy-Without-Development-Cover-scaled.jpg?v=1760427784","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/democracy-without-development-paradox-of-bihar-english-version","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}