SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF DESHI MUSLIMS: A CASE STUDY OF MATIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK OF GOALPARA DISTRICT, ASSAM, INDIA

The socio-economic condition of individuals of any society is comprised of vast arena of subjects, and any rational being favours for their improvement. Earning opportunities, educational attainment and health facilities are such indicators for an improved socio-economic condition of any community. Indeed their measurements is difficult, most of the social scientist have focused to concentrate on these prominent aspects to grasp, compare and contrast socio-economic condition of any group of people. Socio-economic condition being a complicated aspect, its realization rests on both qualitative and quantitative analysis. However, its assessment and analysis is necessary to diagnose for further improvement of quality of life of people. The holistic approach of Indian economy clearly indicated achieving the main objectives of rapid economic growth with social justice. After six decades of planning in India, living standard of average Indian has improved but certain groups of people in our community are lagged behind to cope with ongoing development activities.