Globalization had turned the entire globe in one entity for trade and commerce, investment of capital, movement of people – students, businessmen and experts. There is more and more interdependence among the economies of the world. However, these changes have not only brought opportunities but also challenges to the countries and individuals. All are not equally endowed with necessary resources to seize the emerging opportunities, and therefore, it is said that while globalization has created unprecedented opportunities for few, the negative consequences of globalization will be deeper and widespread on the common people. Hence, the globalization has to be shaped and harnessed for human resource development and welfare.

This book is the product of an International Seminar organized on the topic of "Globalization and Human Resource Development" at Mahatma Gandhi