Rural Economics-Practical

Paper Code: 
24DFSG 512A
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to apply theoretical knowledge through case studies, presentations, and projects, fostering a deep understanding of rural development issues and practical solutions implemented in India.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24DFSG 512A

 

Rural Economics-Practical

(Practical)

 

CO175: Evaluate current status of rural economy

CO176: Evaluate the impact of green revolution in agricultural development

CO177: Examine the growth and success of rural finance in rural development

CO178: Assess the contribution of Panchayati Raj institutions in successful implementation of rural development schemes

CO179: Analyze and evaluate the progress of various rural development schemes.

CO180: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Intractive Lectures, Practical cases Power point presentation.    

 Learning activities for the students:                              Self learning assignments,  Seminar presentation.

CA test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Current issues of rural development

Case Study/Presentation/ Chart preparation  on Current issues of rural development

6.00
Unit II: 
New Agricultural Strategy
  • Case study new agricultural strategy                                              
  • Study on increase in agricultural productivity after green revolution
  •  Project on Development in rural economy and new agricultural strategy
  •  Project on  Institutional reforms in agriculture.

 

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Status or growth of rural credit in India

 Case Study/ Presentation on current status or growth of rural credit in India.
 Case Study/ presentation financial assistance by various financial institutions for rural development

6.00
Unit IV: 
Panchayati Raj and SHGs

 Role / Schemes implemented through of Gram Panchayat , Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad for rural development.
 Growth of SHGs and MFI or their role in rural development

6.00
Unit V: 
Rural development schemes and programs

 Team project/preparation of chart related to different rural development schemes and programs

Essential Readings: 

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

References: 

Suggested Readings:
• L. N Nathuramka, “Rajasthan& Indian Economy”, RBD.
• Desai Vasant, “Rural Development in India” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
• Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai

E- Content:
• Pearson ThinkTank Solutions (113 titles) and access to many more ebooks- http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/iisuniv-ebooks/home.action
• Sage Publications (38 titles) https://etext.sagepub.in/etext
• Pearson Education (29 titles) Elibrary.in.pearson.com
• https://www.nabard.org/

Reference Journal:
• Wliey Online Library, Journal Agricultural Economics , https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14779552
• FIIB Business Review
• Journal of Rural Studies, Elsevier
• International Journal of Rural Management, http:// sagepub.com
• Journal of Rural Development, NIRD & PR, http://nirdprojms.in/

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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