Question

Let us try to imagine what development or progress is likely to mean to different persons listed in the table. What are their aspirations? You will find that some columns are partially filled. Try to complete the table. You can also add any other category of persons.

DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF PERSONS
Category of Person	Developmental Goals/Aspirations
Landless rural labourers	More days of work and better wages; local school is able to provide quality education for their children; there is no social discrimination and they too can become leaders in the village.
Prosperous farmers from Punjab	Assured a high family income through higher support prices for their crops and through hardworking and cheap labourers; they should be able to settle their children abroad.
Farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops
A rural woman from a land owning family
Urban unemployed youth
A boy from a rich urban family
A girl from a rich urban family	She gets as much freedom as her brother and is able to decide what she wants to do in life. She is able to pursue her studies abroad.
An adivasi from Narmada valley

Answer 1

DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF PERSONS
Category of Person	Developmental Goals/Aspirations
Landless rural labourers	More days of work and better wages; local school is able to provide quality education for their children; there is no social discrimination and they too can become leaders in the village.
Prosperous farmers from Punjab	Assured a high family income through higher support prices for their crops and through hardworking and cheap labourers; they should be able to settle their children abroad.
Farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops	Availability of artificial irrigation and higher support price.
A rural woman from a land owning family	Cheaper inputs, good education for kids, and higher product prices.
Urban unemployed youth	Employment opportunities, Better living standards
A boy from a rich urban family	Availability of services and amenities, independence to lead his life in his own way, and pursuing his education abroad.
A girl from a rich urban family	She gets as much freedom as her brother and is able to decide what she wants to do in life. She is able to pursue her studies abroad.
An adivasi from Narmada valley	A fair rehabilitation plan for people displaced due to construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam, Employment, connectivity to schools and hospitals.