Acknowledgement
I owe a deep sense of gratitude to Prof. Noor Mohammad, Supervisor, Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi for his inspiring guidance and endless patience in critically examining and shaping the manuscript in spite of his enormous academic preoccupations. It is only because of his sincere effort that I could complete my work in time.
During the collection of primary and secondary data, cooperation & support was sought from Chattishgarh state government related agencies as well as local residents. But for scarcity of space I would have thanked them individually for their valuable guidance. I am much indebted and cannot forget their valuable help.
I am also thankful to staff members of Ratan Tata Library and Computer Center of Delhi University, for their valuable support and help.
Last, but not the least, I must thank my parents and my brother Saket Nanda who has always inspired me in studies and provided a very peaceful working environment for the completion of this study.
TINA NANDA