Development research on Bihar now in one place: a reference book for all! Patna: this could be an academic landmark with enormous implications for the practical daily nitty-gritty of development for the development of Bihar. According to a press report, the Institute of Human Development (IHD), has recently published a volume ‘Development Research on Bihar 2000-2010: A Compendium’. The financial support for this project came from the department of planning and development, government of Bihar. Probably the only critical remark one may make in this context is the time span covered...