Rural Economics & Development

Paper Code: 
24FSG422
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will acquaint students with the role of administrative bodies , financial institutions, government initiatives in the Rural economy and the impact of technology and globalization on rural development.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

24FSG422

Rural Economics & Development

(Theory)

The students will –

 CO97. Develop strategic solutions to current issues in rural development

CO98. Examine the causes of rural indebtness and appraise the present structure of rural credit.

CO99. Evaluate schemes / programmes      of central and state government related to welfare of rural and tribal population

CO100. Evaluate the role of NGOs as well as Panchayati Raj system for rural development

CO101.Analyse the role of technology and impact of globalization in rural areas for sustainable rural development.

CO102 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Case Studies

 

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Presentation, projects

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving Numerical problems in tutorials, Assignments, Class Presentation

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Rural Economy and Development

• 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
Unit II: 
Rural Indebtedness and Microfinance

• 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
Unit III: 
Programmes Related to Women, Child, & Tribal Welfare

• 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), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Gramin and National Social Assistance Programme, Provision of Rural Amenities in Rural Area (PURA)

18.00
Unit IV: 
Role of NGOs in Rural Development and Democratic Decentralization

• 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.

18.00
Unit V: 
Globalization of Rural Economy and Technology for Rural Development

• 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
3. Desai Vasant, “Study of Rural Economics” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi

References: 

Suggested readings
1. Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai
2. Mathur, Mishra, Vyas – “Economic Environment in India”, RBSA Publication, Jaipur
3. A N Agarwal , “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd, Chennai.

E-Resources
1. Pearson ThinkTank Solutions (113 titles) and access to many more ebooks- http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/iisuniv-ebooks/home.action
2. Sage Publications (38 titles) https://etext.sagepub.in/etext
3. Pearson Education (29 titles) Elibrary.in.pearson.com
4. Rural Technology,Amulya Kumar N. Reddy, Indian Academy of Science
5. https://www.nabard.org/
6. https://www.india.gov.in/topics/agriculture
7. https://wcd.nic.in/
8. https://financialservices.gov.in/new-initiatives/schemes
9. Wliey Online Library, Journal Agricultural Economics : https://
10. FIIB Business Review
11. Journal of Rural Studies, Elsevier
12. International Journal of Rural Management, http:// sagepub.com
13. Journal of Rural Development, NIRD & PR, http://nirdprojms.in/
14. Rural Technology Development and Delivery: RuTAG and Its Synergy with Other Initiatives (Design Science and Innovation), Springer; 1st ed. 2019 edition .

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