Rural Economics & Development

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

The course will enable the students to-

  1.  Acquaint the students about the role of administrative bodies, financial institutions
  2. Understand the Government’s initiatives in accelerating rural development.
  3. Understand the role of technology and globalization for rural development.

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FSG  422


Rural Economics & Development


        The students will be able to - CO 76.   Understand various financial institutions providing rural credit including NABARD and Microfinance Institutions and their role towards Rural Development.

        CO77. Develop a holistic perspective ofschemes/programmes of central govt. in general and state government in particular. 

       CO80.     Analyze and examine planning and management of rural development programmes with focus on participatory development.

       CO 79.  Interpret the role of NGOs as well as three tiers Panchayati Raj system in rural development.

         CO 80.   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

17.00

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.

18.00

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.

18.00

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)

20.00

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.

17.00

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.

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

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