Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

K. V. Ramachandran , S. R. Gupta

Abstract

For meaningful planning for social and economic development and for policy making, basic demographic information of a current and continuous nature is a must. Though census data are basic and are of great importance, but due to their static nature and inherent restricted subject coverage, they are only of limited value. Dynamic dependable data through continuous registration system coupled with census and other adhoc data are the ones really needed. Unfortunately, in most of the developing countries, where the resources are limited, and the need for proper planning most, such dynamic data are either not available or are not dependable due to several reasons. One-time surveys can fill in some of the gaps in knowledge, but they have their own limitations and problems and are static as well.

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R. E. Choudhari , K. V. Ramachandran

Abstract

Population data are needed for direct use in planning for social and economic development. This is more so for the economically underdeveloped countries like India which have plans for social and economic development Education is the key for the achievement of the social and economic progress of a nation and the planners in India realizing this have stressed the need for the spread of education among the masses as can be seen from the successive five year plan programmes.

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