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Rural Economics and Development [1]

Paper Code: 
FSG 422
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To acquaint students with the role of international institutions and monetary system.

15.00
Unit I: 
Rural economy

Concept, features, Indian Agriculture : features & significance, Agriculture price policy, Role of CACP, Modernization of agriculture

20.00
Unit II: 
Rural Indebtness &Microfinance

Rural Indebtness- Causes, Sources of rural finance, Role of RBI in rural finance, Present scenario of rural credit in India.
Microfinance:
Meaning, Benefits and Limitations,Self Help Groups, Bank’s assistance to Microfinance Institutions.

20.00
Unit III: 
Programme related to women , child & tribal welfare & Overview of Special Programme

Programme related to women , child & tribal welfare :Women & child development programme, programme related to tribal welfare Nature & forest conservation programme, special area development programme
Overview of Special Programme:
JGSY,PMGSY,TRYSEM,SGSY,EAS , Provision of Rural Amenities in Rural Area (PURA), Aajeevika-National Rural Livelihood Mission.

15.00
Unit IV: 
Role of NGO in Rural development

Need of poverty alleviation, scope of NGO , Role of NGO in rural development ,Weakness of NGO movement.

20.00
Unit V: 
Globalisation of Rural Economy & Technology for Rural Development

Globalisation of Rural Economy:
Aims & objectives, Impact of globalisation on rural economy, Impact of globalisation on agriculture.
Technology for Rural Development:
Need & importance of rural technology, Technology for rural development , difficulties in adoption of rural technology.

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, “Study of Rural Economics” Himalaya Publication, New Delhi
Agarwal. A.N, “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd , Chennai
Mathur, Mishra, Vyas – “Economic Environment in India”, RBSA Publication, Jaipur
A N Agarwal , “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd, Chennai

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