Rural Economics and Development`

Paper Code: 
FSG 422
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

10.00
Unit I: 
Rural Economy

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

10.00
Unit II: 
Rural Indebtness

Causes, Sources of rural finance, Role of RBI in rural finance, present scenario in rural credit in India.

15.00
Unit III: 
Programme Related to Women , Child & Tribal Welfare

Women & child development programme, programme related to tribal welfare
Nature & forest conservation programme, special area development programme.

15.00
Unit IV: 
Role of NGO in Rural Development

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

10.00
Unit V: 
Special Programme

Basic features of rural economy of Rajasthan,JGSY,PMGSY,TRYSEM,SGSY,EAS,MADA

Essential Readings: 

1. Sundaram & Dutt, “Indian Economy”, S Chand & Sons ,New Delhi
2. Gupta & swami, “Rural Development & Co-operation”, RBD publications, Jaipur- New Delhi

References: 

1. Desai Vasant, “Study of Rural Economics” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
2. Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai
3. Mathur, Mishra, Vyas – “Economic Environment in India”, RBSA Publication, Jaipur
4. A N Agarwal , “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd, Chennai

Academic Year: 
2014-2015
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