Rural Economics and Development

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

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.

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.

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

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.