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Lesson Concept of Development and
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Means and Resources

FACTS Development does not concern only with the fulfillment of
to Understand physical needs of human beings but also with the improvement
of social condition. - UN Charter

Meaning of Development

Development is a dynamic process. It brings positive and progressive change in the
society. Many sociologists/anthropologists have defined development in their own words.
John D Manta and Mugari “Development is a process of modernization.”

D.V. Romana “Development is known as growth plus social change. In other words
development is planned growth. It is so planned as to maximize the welfare of
community not only now but forever.”

Hence, development is defined as the act, process or result of developing the stage
of being developed, a gradual unfolding by which something is developed gradual
advance or growth thought progressive change.
[Oxford Dictionary]

We can understand the meaning of development that it brings improvement in every
sector of the country. It is the desirable change in the society, culture, economic
and other aspects of a nation. Sometimes development is considered synonymous to
economic growth. However, it is required to develop other sectors like health, education,
etc. also. Only economic prosperity cannot clarify the core value of development
According to the UN charter “Development is related not only with the material needs
of people but also with the improvement of social condition. Hence, development does
not mean economic development only. It is also social, cultural and institutional
growth. Therefore, it is the overall progress of human beings as well as nation.

Indicators of Development

There are two types of indicators of development they are Qualitative indicators and
Quantitative indicators.

1. Qualitative Indicators

It indicates the social and cultural aspects of the society. Such indicators are as
follows:

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