Rural Economics and Development

Rural Economy- Concept, features & Significance of rural economy. Role of agriculture in development of Indian Economy.

Rural Development – Meaning, characteristics and importance of rural development.  Strategy for Rural development: Current Issues.

Rural Indebtness- Causes, consequences, measures for eradication of rural Indebtness, Sources of rural credit, NABARD and Rural Development, Present scenario of rural credit in India.

Microfinance:Meaning, Benefits and Limitations, Self Help Groups, Bank’s assistance to Microfinance Institutions.

Programme related to women , child & tribal welfare :Women & child development programme,  related to tribal welfare Nature & forest conservation programme, special area development programme

Overview of Special Programme:MGNREGS, PMGSY, PMJDY, Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM). , PMFBY, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), JGSY,EAS , Provision of Rural Amenities in Rural Area (PURA)

Role of NGO in Rural development: Need of poverty alleviation, scope of NGO, Role of NGO in rural development, Weakness of NGO movement.

Democratic Decentralization and Panchayati Raj: meaning and merits of democratic decentralization, characteristics of Panchayati Raj, need, significance, problems and suggestions of panchayati raj.

Rural Development Administration at village, Block and District Level: Functions and Powers of Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishads.

Globalization of Rural Economy:Aims & objectives, Impact of globalization on rural economy, Impact of globalization on agriculture.

Technology for Rural Development:Need & importance of rural technology, Technology for rural development, difficulties in adoption of rural technology.