Science in Participatory Development The Achievements and Dilemmas of a Development Movement The Case of Kerala

An insightful and critical analysis of a remarkable educational and development organisation in Kerala, the south Indian state which is well-known for its social achievements and egalitarian development record. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is the KSSP - Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad. One of its most innovative activities has been to make science relevant to villagers through practical initiatives and popular promotional events. It has won awards for its campaigns against forest destruction. Its key concerns are to conscientise and empower ordinary people; to oppose those Indian government policies that mistreat the poor; to involve women; and to achieve ecological sensitivity and respect for indigenous cultures.Zachariah, Mathew is the author of 'Science in Participatory Development The Achievements and Dilemmas of a Development Movement The Case of Kerala' with ISBN 9781856492720 and ISBN 1856492729.