This book outcome of many research articles focused on various themes and topic. The research papers included in this book make a comprehensive analysis on the thematic issues identified for various problems like Dalits, old age, Alcoholism, Women etc. This book is expected to fulfill the teaching, research and extension needs of academia, research scholars, students pursuing subjects like Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Geography, History, Economics, Political Science, Rural Development, Women's Studies, Futurology, Public Administration etc. Apart from this, the book is also expected to assist CBOs, GOs, NGOs and Social Workers engaged in social intervention and development activities.