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Authors: Sah, D C; ;

Reference No: CMA0456 Pages: 17 Published on: 17, December, 1977

Abstract: The case describes the genesis of the Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), introduced in 1960-61, covering programme objectives and strategy, and organizational design proposed under the programme. Based on empirical data, the case further provides the organizational structure as in operation in two districts. ... More

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant;

Reference No: CMA0460 Pages: 8 Published on: 14, February, 1978

Abstract: Discusses problems in managing the government/enterprise interface in the marketing of pesticides. Changes in government policies regarding credit, distribution channels, subsidy and other factors, and their impact on the pesticides market in general and that of the company in particular have been highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Gaikwad, V R;

Reference No: CMA0423(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 22, May, 1978

Abstract: The case describes an experiment by a Farmers' Service Cooperative Society in financing agriculture. It includes data on the increase in the net income of farmers due to greater investment and modern agricultural practices, and highlights the importance of risk coverage under such an experiment. The concept of risk, the ... More

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Authors: Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0462(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 21, September, 1978

Abstract: The case is designed to bring out all aspects of financial and economic appraisal for financing an agro-industrial unit (cottonseed processing plant). Sensitivity analysis and preparation of feasibility report can also be taught. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

Reference No: CMA0463 Pages: 4 Published on: 11, December, 1978

Abstract: Terraced cultivation has been conceived of as an alternative to shifting cultivation in the hills. The case deals with one such experience in Meghalaya. Facts collected by an independent research agency have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion-whether the effort is in the economic interests of the jhumias ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

Reference No: CMA0489 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The case is based on an on-going project for raising coffee and rubber plantations over 8,000 hectares in one of the states in North-Eastern India. Besides others, the major objective of the project is to wean the shifting cultivators away from their age old profession which is considered to be socially ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Thomas, Philip S; Maslekar, A R;

Reference No: CMA0508 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Patel, M S;

Reference No: CMA0483 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The case raises several questions about how to prioritize the relative importance of credit and non-credit factors in promoting fertilizer use. It also discusses the relative importance of two types of short-term agricultural credit - direct and indirect. These questions are posed with a view to understanding the contribution of ... More

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