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Rural Economics
Paper Code:
FSG 416
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
To provide knowledge of rural economy and problems related to it. It covers various aspects of rural development and co-operation. It also sheds some light on democratic decentralization and Panchayati Raj.
8.00
Rural Economy- Concepts, Features of Rural Economy.
Rural Development -Economic, social & political Development.
10.00
Indian Agriculture- Features & Significance of Indian Agriculture, Modernization of Agriculture. Agriculture Price Policy – Role of CACP.
7.00
Rural Indebtedness & Rural Credit- Causes & Extent of Rural Indebtedness, Role of RBI in Rural Credit.NABARD –Introduction and Function.
10.00
Panchayats for rural development- Concept,Objective, structure, Advantages and Disadvantages of panchayati raj and problems.
Concept and importance of cooperation and self help group.
10.00
Rural Economy-. A Brief study of Rural Development Schemes (JGSY, PMGSY,TRYSEM ,DPAP, MADA, EAS,IRDP),MNAREGA, Basic features of Rural Economy of Rajasthan.
Essential Readings:
- Sundaram & Dutt, “Indian Economy”, S Chand & Sons ,New Delhi
- Gupta & swami, “Rural Development & Co-operation”, RBD publications, Jaipur-New Delhi
References:
- Desai Vasant, “Rural Development in India” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
- Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai
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