Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development

During the past decade, there has been a continuous migration of rural youth from Indias rural areas to urban centers. This trend has resulted in a significant vacuum in the villages, as the talented and skilled farm youth leave their homes and communities in search of better opportunities. This situation has been described as alarming and concerning by many enlightened individuals, who note that the villages are becoming old age homes as the young people move away from farming. The book addresses a range of issues related to youth in rural areas, including their characteristics, interests, and aspirations, as well as their role in natural resource management, the use of ICTs, and successful case studies on farm youth. The books major subheadings include: Farm Youth in Agriculture, Capacity Building of Rural Youth, Entrepreneurship among Rural Youth, Rural Youth and Information Communication Technology, Women in Agriculture, Rural Youth in Integrated Farming, Leisure Time Utilization by Rural Youth, and Case Studies on Rural Youth.