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Rural Economics [1]

Paper Code: 
FSG 416
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To provide knowledge of rural economy and problems related to it. It covers various aspects of rural development and co-operation. It also sheds some light on democratic decentralization and Panchayati Raj.

8.00
Unit I: 
Rural Economy

Concepts, Features of Rural Economy.
Rural Development -Economic, social & political Development.

10.00
Unit II: 
Indian Agriculture

Features & Significance of Indian Agriculture, Modernization of Agriculture. Agriculture Price Policy – Role of CACP.

7.00
Unit III: 
Rural Indebtedness & Rural Credit

Causes & Extent of Rural Indebtedness, Role of RBI in Rural Credit.NABARD –Introduction and Function.

10.00
Unit IV: 
Panchayats for rural development

Concept,Objective, structure, Advantages and Disadvantages of panchayati raj and problems.
Concept and importance of cooperation and self help group.

10.00
Unit V: 
Rural Economy

A Brief study of Rural Development Schemes (JGSY, PMGSY,TRYSEM ,DPAP, MADA, EAS,IRDP),MNAREGA, Basic features of Rural Economy of Rajasthan.

Essential Readings: 

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

References: 

• Desai Vasant, “Rural Development in India” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
• Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai

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