Qualitative Research of Rural India

“Qualitative Research of Rural India: Paradigm and Practice” aims to illuminate the distinctive methodologies, challenges, and opportunities in conducting qualitative research in rural India. This book brings together theoretical insights and practical experiences to explore the nuanced realities of rural life through a qualitative lens. About the Editors Prof. M. Hilaria Soundari is the Head of the Department of Applied Research and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, India. She has been working for the empowerment of marginalized women and children for 38 years in rural India. Prof. A. Balakrishnan is working as a Senior Professor and Dean, School of Health Sciences and Rural Development at The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. He has more than 30 years of experience in teaching and research. Dr. S. M. Karthik started his career as an Assistant Professor (Temporary) at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. Currently, he is working as a guest faculty in the Department of Applied Research, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), GandhigramDindigul, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. M. Gunasekaran currently serves as a guest faculty in the Department of Applied Research at The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) in Gandhigam, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, a position he has held since February 2022.