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
  1. Examine the present state of Rural Economy and different aspects of rural development.
  2. Critically evaluate the Special Programmes of rural development in Indian economy.
  3. Assess the performance of NABARD and cooperative banking in rural development.
  4. 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

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

10.00

Agriculture Price Policy , New thrust areas in agriculture

7.00
Unit III: 
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

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

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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