Introduction Definition of Rural Sociology: Emergence of Rural Sociology: Rural Sociology as a Systematic Science: Emergence of Rural Sociology in India: Importance and Significance of Rural Sociology: Importance and Significance of Rural Sociology: Panchayati Raj and its impact: Poverty Removal Programs: Changing Ecosystem and Environmental Dilemma: Constitutional Obligations: Despair of the small and marginal farmers: Diverse Ethnicities: Nature of Rural Sociology: Scientific Methodology: Facts Accumulation: Empiricism: Precision and Accuracy: Discovery of cause-effect relationship: Predictions: