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.