The various issues raised in this timely and significant work in the area include: * The shortcomings of policies and legislation's on the subject in India with reference to the National Policy on Education, Integrated Education Development Scheme, the Integrated Child Development Scheme, and the Project on Integrated Education. * The success of integration in the rural areas and the role of NGOs, the government and grassroots village-level committees. * Curriculum planning for inclusive education, resource allocation, inservice training for teachers and parental involvement.