This course will enable the students to -
Course Outcomes (Cos):
Course |
Learning outcome (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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FSG 422 |
Rural Economics & Development (Theory) |
The students will be able to- CO76. Understand various financial institutions providing rural credits including NABARD and micro finance institutions and their role towards rural development CO77. Develop a holistic perspective of schemes/programmes of central govt. in general and state government in particular. CO78. Analyze and examine planning and management of rural development programmes with focus on participatory development. CO79. Interpret the role of NGOs as well as three tiers Panchayati Raj system in rural development. CO80. Develop conceptual and exploratory skills to work for rural development by creating awareness to the rural population about different rural development programmes |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Team teaching
Learning activities for the students: Field activities, Presentation, Giving tasks |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving Numerical problems in tutorials, Assignments, Class Presentation |
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.