SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN JIND DISTRICT OF HARYANA: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Our Earth is changing over time and space, and it has accelerated recently. Any particular geographical area’s socio-economic and physical setting keeps changing over the time. The changing nature of socio-economic characteristics in a particular place over a period of time is called socio-economic transformation. Haryana located in the northern heartland of India, has experienced a significant socio-economic transformation in recent decades. This research presents an extensive case study of Jind district in Haryana. Its aim is to illuminate the current status of socio-economic transformation and provide insights into the multifaceted dynamics driving this change. Social elements include information related to changed population characteristics, social caste, form of families, religion and health facilities. Education and health care have emerged as essential pillars of socio-economic transformation in rural Haryana, including Jind. Under the economic scenario of the study area, the changed form of annual income, working population engaged in various economic activities and availability of basic amenities has been presented. The agrarian landscape of rural Haryana, including Jind district, has traditionally been the backbone of its economy, with agriculture playing a pivotal role in the lives of its residents. However, the region has witnessed a transformation in recent years. This study serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners seeking to comprehend the dynamics of rural development in Haryana. The study outlines the achievements by assessing the multifaceted aspects of the transformation. It is expected that this research study will provide analytical information to understand the socio-economic changes of Jind district.