Rural Economics and Development

Paper Code: 
FSG 422
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To acquaint students with the role of international institutions and monetary system.

15.00

Rural economy-Concept, features, Indian Agriculture : features & significance, Agriculture price policy, Role of CACP, Modernization of agriculture

20.00

Rural Indebtness- Causes, Sources of rural finance, Role of RBI in rural finance, Present scenario of rural credit in India.

Microfinance:

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

20.00

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

Overview of Special Programme:

JGSY,PMGSY,TRYSEM,SGSY,EAS , Provision of Rural Amenities in Rural Area (PURA), Aajeevika-National Rural Livelihood Mission.

15.00

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

20.00

Globalisation of Rural Economy:

Aims & objectives, Impact of globalisation on rural economy, Impact of globalisation on agriculture.

Technology for Rural Development:

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

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, “Study of Rural Economics” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
  •  Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai
  • Mathur, Mishra, Vyas – “Economic Environment in India”, RBSA Publication, Jaipur
  •         A N Agarwal , “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd, Chennai
Academic Year: 
2016-2017
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