The Tamil Nadu HDR (2003) provides insights into the process of development of a state characterized by heavy industrialization, urbanization and good growth rates (marginally ahead of fifteen major Indian States). While identifying the challenges that the state confronts, the reports highlight the achievements recorded in terms of social development and women’s empowerment.
In particular, the report recommends that economic policies to be integrated with human development objectives and calls for removing inter-district disparities.
Year: 2003 Type: National Reports Region: Asia and the Pacific Country: India