Rural Economics

Paper Code: 
FSG 416
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is 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.

 

Course Outcome(COs):

Course

Learning Outcome

 (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

FSG 416

Rural Economics

CO144. Understand the concept of Rural Economy and different aspects of rural development.

CO145. Critically evaluate the Special Programmes of rural development

CO146. Assess the performance of cooperative banking.

CO147. Examine the  rural economy  through an insight into the Panchayati Raj System.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Presentation, Giving tasks

Observation, Presentation, Report writing

 

8.00
Unit I: 
Rural Economy

Rural Economy- Concepts, Features of Rural Economy.
Rural Development -Economic, social & political Development.

10.00
Unit II: 
Indian Agriculture

Indian Agriculture- Features, Significance problems of Indian Agriculture, Green Revolution. Agriculture Price Policy , New thrust areas in agriculture

7.00
Unit III: 
Rural Indebtedness, Rural Credit and Cooperative Banking

Rural Indebtedness & Rural Credit- Causes & Extent of Rural Indebtedness. NABARD- Structure ,role and Functions
Cooperative Banking- concept , important and weakness of cooperative banking

10.00
Unit IV: 
Panchayats for rural development &Cooperation

Panchayats for rural development- Concept, Objective, structure, Advantages and Disadvantages of panchayati raj and problems.
Cooperation: Concept and importance of cooperation, Self Help Group (SHG).

10.00
Unit V: 
Special Programmes for Rural Development

Special Programme for Rural Development. A Brief study of Rural Development Schemes: MGNREGS, PMGSY, PMJDY, Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM). , PMFBY, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), JGSY, EAS, Provision of Rural Amenities in Rural Area (PURA).
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
• L. N Nathuramka, “ Rajasthan & Indian Economy”, RBD.

References: 

• Desai Vasant, “Rural Development in India” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
• Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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