Reference No: CMA0368Pages: 4Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. Prasad, an agricultural officer from the adjoining state, was selected by UPSC for deputation to Paharpur as Director of Agriculture. Assuming the Director's position, Mr. Prasad takes several unorthodox steps within his own department in relation to the external system. His major emphasis in the process is the need ... More
Reference No: CMA0367Pages: 5Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Jhum or shifting cultivation is the major occupation of the tribes of the North-Eastern region. There have been controversies about the illeffects of jhuming and also about the problems of controlling of jhuming. So, Mr. Das, an Officer-in-charge of jhum control activities, NECR, attends a sminar on jhum cultivation, where ... More
Reference No: CMA0369Pages: 13Published on: 12, October, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the administrative arrangements processes associated with plant protection demonstration programme under the intensive agricultural district programme. It reveals the problems faced by a crop protection officer who is responsible for planning, formulation, implementation of plant protection scheme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0405Pages: 25Published on: 12, October, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with the problems and processes involved in planning and implementation of a scheme known as "key village scheme". The basic objective of this scheme was rapid multiplication of farm-bred bulls in the breeding tracts for meeting the acute shortage of high-quality of bulls. The case gives the ... More
Reference No: CMA0409Pages: 2Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The Project officer of a Comprehensive Area Development Programme is faced with the problem of allocating limited supply of fertilizers and pesticides among compeitng crop activities. A liner programming formulation would lead to an optimum solution. ... More
Reference No: CMA0407Pages: 7Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the potential for agriculture development in a north-eastern state. The objectives of this development as envisaged by senior officials of the state are presented along with data on past performance. The central question posed pertains to the feasibility of the objectives in view of the performance and administrative strategies ... More
Reference No: CMA0410Pages: 17Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The case discusses the plan,the process of planning and the implementation of the Intensive Agricultural Areas Programme in one district. The central theme is to identify the elements of the plan and the planning process which would effect the performance of a developmental programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: CMA0415(F)TEC Pages: 27Published on: 1, December, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the organizational setup for research and extension for wheat commodity. Research programmes and activities initiated during post-Independence era are comprehensively dealt with. Finally, an attempt is made to study the contribution of various programmes and activities in production, marketing and processing of wheat. ... More
