This paper is about the victims of development. Development studies have generally concentrated on those who have been left out by development,the "untouchables" of development,Tthe plight of those actually impoverished by development is worse.In such a situation the development strategy will need to be modified to ensure that the resources meet the needs of the poorest in the local areas,rather than provide for their efficient management for the nation.

This paper is about the victims of development. Development studies have generally concentrated on those who have been left out by development,the "untouchables" of development,Tthe plight of those actually impoverished by development is worse.In such a situation the development strategy will need to be modified to ensure that the resources meet the needs of the poorest in the local areas,rather than provide for their efficient management for the nation.