Mansur Hoda [SEP] place of death
. In his address to the International Conference on the Indian Government's Document, "Approach to the Five Year Plan 1974-79", held at the Imperial College, London, Mansur Hoda pointed out, “ Development does not only mean increased production of goods- but also the development of people - the stimulation of their innate abilities, giving them a feeling of self-determination, self-respect, self-reliance and enthusiasm. Unless people are involved in the process of development and are given a chance to do something
Mansur Hoda
Mansur Hoda: (1930–2001) was born in a middle class Muslim family in an Indian City Chhapra, Bihar. Mansur Hoda as a student, had worked as a research volunteer for the Intermediate Technology Group. After working for Indian Railway for 10 years, he joined Bihar government as Inspector of Factories.
Mansur Hoda was greatly influenced by E F Schumacher of Small Is Beautiful fame. Mansur Hoda was absolutely convinced by the Schumacher's concept of Intermediate Technology or Appropriate technology - something between the sickle and the