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ABOUT THE BOOK:- Globalisation, social justice and sustainable development are obstinately interconnected: the relationship is intuitively straight forward, yet somewhat complex. Most recently serious divergence is noticed and experienced in the expected juxtaposition between the three very important components sweeping the world in their wave and the actual reality which is transfiguring and hence attracted the attention worldwide due to the emergent tribulations. At such a time when the galaxy of scholars are grappling globally to comprehend the nexus between globalisation and sustainable development, its impact on the marginalised sections and concern for promoting social justice, present volume is contoured to ascertain the Indian experiences. The volume provides a comprehensive thematic account of the issues and concerns of globalisation, social justice and sustainable development in India by dividing the papers into three sections. Each section interrogates the nuances of an important facet of globalization, viz. 'Globalisation and Social Justice', 'Socioeconomic Aspects of Globalisation', and 'Globalisation, Environment and Sustainable Development'. Moreover, the major focus of the volume is to comprehensively identify the diverse issues and models of development triggered under globalization with a view to capture grey areas and to facilitate appropriate policy making to promote sustainable development and social justice in India. Due to having broader canvass and inter-disciplinary nature of issues covered, the book is of immense significance for academicians, researchers, post-graduate and graduate level students of social sciences and development studies, policy makers and NGOs working in the area of globalisation, environment, sustainable development, social justice and human rights. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Manish K. Verma is Professor, Head and Deputy Coordinator UGC-SAP DRS-1 in the Department of Sociology at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow. Having obtained doctorate degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, he has more than 22 years of teaching and research experience. During his two decades long stint in academic arena at various positions, he has published many books. His latest book titled 'Globalisation, Environment and Social Justice: Perspectives, Issues and Concerns' is under publication from Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, UK. In addition, he published books which include, 'Peri-Urban Environment' (2017; Winshield Press, Delhi), 'Globalisation and Environment: Discourse, Policies and Practices' (2015; Rawat Publications, Jaipur & New Delhi), and 'Development, Displacement and Resettlement' (2004; Rawat Publications, Jaipur & New Delhi). Several research papers and book chapters have been published by him in reputed journals and edited volumes apart from conducting research projects in areas of environment and development. He is member of various national and international professional bodies like International Sociological Association, Indian Sociological Society and Rajas than Sociological Association. Moreover, at present he is holding the position of Member of the Managing Committee of Indian Sociological Society. His main research interests concern Environment and Development with micro-level studies in the areas of Involuntary Displacement, Urban Ecology, Social Justice and Globalisation. CONTENTS:- List of Figures . 9 List of Tables . 11 Preface . 13 List of Contributors . 17 1. Introduction. 19 — Manish K. Verma • Globalisation: Origin and Evolution • Globalisation: Definition and Meaning • Globalisation: Different Perspectives • Social Justice: Meaning, Origin and Evolution • Social Justice: Different Perspectives • Sustainable Development: Meaning, Origin and Evolution • Sustainable Development: Recent Perspectives • Globalisation, Social Justice and Sustainable Development: The Inter-linkages and Indian Milieu • Structure of the Present Volume • References. UNIT - I GLOBALISATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 2. Caste Hierarchy and Dalits in the Era of Globalisation: A View from Bihar . 53 — Jitendra Ram • Introduction • The Hierarchy of Caste System in Bihar • Caste System and Class Structure in Bihar • Dalits in Bihar • Social Change among Dalits in Bihar • Era of Globalisation • Conclusion • References. 3. A Literary Analysis of Social Justice and Humanism in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and Mulk Raj Anand’s Untouchable . 71 — Deep Shikha Karthik • Conclusion • References. 4. An Analysis of Human Wellbeing and Gender Neutrality of Mining Activities in Tribal Districts of Odisha . 85 — Minati Sahoo and Subrat Kumar Malik • Introduction • Monetary Contribution of Mining to State Exchequer • Contribution to GSDP • Contribution to State Revenue • Contributions to Foreign Exchange Earnings through Exports • Impact of Mining on Human Well- being in Tribal District of Odisha • Impact of Mining on Women in Tribal Districts of Odisha • Conclusion • Notes • References. 5. Gender and Globalisation: Some Policy Implications .103 — Saket Bihari • Introduction • Women and Globalisation: A Conceptual Framework • Enabling Factors of Globalisation • Globalisation: Gender Implications • Women and Sustainable Development • HDIs and Gender: Public Policy Implications • Legal Provisions and Gender Justice • Conclusion • Notes • References. 6. The Praxis of Injustice: A Global Investigation of Indian Culture and Its Women. 119 — Bushra Wadood and Amina Jafri • Introduction • Conclusion • References. 7. Transgenders and Social Justice in the Era of Globalisation .129 — Poornima Jain • Introduction • Present State of Trans in U.P./India • Violence/Atrocities Against Transgender • Report of Death by Burning of Chandini • Violence • Murder and Rape • Identity Crisis • Homelessness • Ageing or Death • Role of the State • Excluded from the Main Stream of Society • Victim of Torture, Coercion and Cruel Treatment • Discrimination • Right to Education • Right to Work • General Health Services • Legal Protection • Legal Gender Recognition • Transgender People and Legal Reforms • Protection from Transphobic Crimes • Anti-discrimination Laws for TGP • Laws in Various Countries • Legal Recognition of the Gender Status and Legal Rights of TGPs in U.P./India • Indian Constitutional Framework and the Naz Decision • Legal Gains for the Transgender Community in India • Legal Gains for TGP Community at the State Level • Karnataka • Conclusion • Notes • Reference. UNIT - II SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF GLOBALISATION 8. Smart City and the New Indian Middle Class . 155 — Pratick Mallick • Introduction • Science of Pollution • Evolution from Old to New Economy • Smart Cities vis-à-vis the Developed and the Developing • Environmental Protections and the World Forum • Smart Cities vis-à-vis New Indian Middle Class • Environment, Development and Consociational Democracy • Conclusion • References. 9. Globalisation and Withering of Handloom Industry: A Study of Weavers of Varanasi District of Uttar Pradesh .169 — Arvinder A. Ansari • Introduction • Context • National Textile Policy • Implications of Policy Changes • Marketing • Problem of Cheap Imports • Declining Demand • The Impact of Chinese Silk • Fluctuating Supply of Yarn • Competition with Powerloom • Shift from Handloom to Powerloom • Impact on Employment • Low Wages and Unemployment • Migration of Weavers • Exploitation of Weavers • Family • Health Conditions of Weavers • Children of Weaving Families • Conclusion • References. 10. Globalisation and Economic Growth: Implications on Employment and Poverty in India . 191 — Surendra Meher and Ruchi Bhalla Conceptual and Theoretical Aspect of Free Trade and Globalisation • Impact of Globalisation on Growth and Employment in India • Trends of Employment Growth • Quality of Employment • Incidence of Poverty • Conclusion • References. 11. Globalisation and Education: Exploring Dimensions of Equity, Equality and Excellence. 207 — Tapan R. Mohanty • Globalisation: A Thematic Portrayal • Education and Development • Education, Market and Principles of Discrimination • Education in India • Notes • References. 12. Globalisation and Town Identity. 223 — Haresh Narayan Pandey • Introduction • Globalisation and Cultural Identity • Globalisation and Consumer Culture • Research Method • Globalisation and Changing Identity of the Town • Conclusion • Notes • Reference. UNIT - III GLOBALISATION, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 13. Globalisation, Climate Change and the Dynamics of Sustainable Development . 251 — Nandkishor More and Shashi Kumar • Introduction • Sustainable Development: Conceptualisation • Globalisation and Sustainable Development • Impact of Climate Change • Urbanisation vis-à-vis Gloablisation • Conclusion • Notes • Reference. 14. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: A Concern for Sustainable Development in India . 265 — Abhishek Pandey • Introduction • Understanding Climate Change • Understanding Sustainable Development • Strategies for Sustainable Development • Priority Areas for Achieving Sustainable Development • Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Problem and the Controversy • Global Climate Changes: Effects • India’s Concern and Climate Change • India’s Response to Climate Change Challenges • Climate Change and Sustainable Development in the Indian Context • India’s Climate Friendly Measures and Sustainable Development • Twelfth Five Year Plan on Sustainable Development and Climate Change • IPCC Assessment Report • Status and Progress of National Action Plan on Climate Change • Conclusion • References. 15. Religiousity, Environmental Strands and Social Justice: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Kumbh Mela at Allahabad City . 279 — Ashish Saxena and Vijaylaxmi Saxena • Background • Idea of Social Justice in Societal Framework • Idea of Hygiene • Hygiene Promotion • Sociology of Sanitation and its Association with Kumbh Mela • Locating the Emergence of Environmental