1. Introduction of Rural Development 2. Rural Development : Different Ideologies 3. Rural Economic Base : Agriculture and Allied Sector, Seasonality and Need for Expanding Non-Farm Activities 4. Area Based Approach to Rural Development : Drought Prone Area Programmes and PMGSY 5. Target Group Approach to Rural Development : SJGSY (Integrated Rural Development Programme) 6. Provision of Services : Physical and Socio-Economic Access to Elementary Education 7. Primary Health Care 8. Micro Credit.