Reference No: O&DS0003(B)Pages: 3Published on: 20, November, 2023
Abstract: The case explores the economics of health screening of potential security guards for possible infections using pooled samples versus individual testing. The context admits an appropriate application of binomial probabilities. The case provides an opportunity to discuss administrative arrangements, infrastructure facilities and information tracking in both pooled and individual samples. ... More
Reference No: CIPR0025Pages: 16Published on: 13, June, 2016
Abstract: In 2012, a major controversy broke out after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) accused the Government of allocating coal blocks in an inefficient manner during the period 2004–2009. The case explores the issues in allocating mining rights to any private entity. Besides developing an understanding of natural resource economics, ... More
Reference No: CMA0521TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note presents the social and economic profiles of three villages - Vilayatpur of Jullander district in Punjab, Sarangpur of Allahabad district in UP, and Zawar, a tribal village of Udaipur district in Rajasthan. It discusses the process and direction of social change which these villages witnessed due to (a) ... More
Reference No: CMA0544TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note describes the social, political, and economic environment of a jagirdari village in the Mewar region of Rajasthan. It analyses the social and economic structures obtaining in the village and some of the changes in social and economic relations that have occurred in the past one hundred years. The ... More
Reference No: CMA0385TEC Pages: 5Published on: 17, September, 1975
Abstract: This note outlines three main facets of the policies of the central monetary authority so as to obtain a macro-view of the financial environment for the agricultural sector. The three facets are: 1) the economic factors which are usually taken into account while formulating credit policies; 2) credit policies per se; (3) mechanism ... More
Reference No: CMA0434TECPages: 8Published on: 27, June, 1977
Abstract: These notes provide empirical data on "Three Bihar Villages." They reveal the quality of life, including the social, occupational, economic, and employment status of the survey households. They also show how these villages are stratified in terms of class and caste and how class and caste converge. ... More
Reference No: CMA0446TEC Pages: 6Published on: 11, August, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses the social, economic, cultural, and geographic details of the tribal areas in the country. The characteristics of the tribal village and its social setting, and factors responsible for change in these areas are discussed. The note is aimed at identifying the problems and constraints in the development ... More
Reference No: CMA0606TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of agro-processing and its relationship with agricultural and industrial sectors in the course of economic development. Provides a basis for discussing questions like why developing agro-processing industries are crucial to the economic development process of developing countries; and what could be done to accelerate their development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0602Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case deals with the social, political, and economic aspects of conversion of about 1,100 Harijans to Islam that took place in 1981 in the remote village of Meenakshipuram in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Hindu organizations at the national and local level were shocked by these conversions. They launched campaigns ... More
Reference No: CMA0706TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews recent trends in the agricultural sector. Implications of the agricultural growth for changes in income distribution, employment, and economic growth are discussed. The note focuses on the problems of sustainability of Indian agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CMA0770EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case seeks to examine the rationale for innovating indirect agricultural credit portfolios of RFIs and the recent changes in these portfolios of priority sector credit. It also seeks to examine the policy of common lending interest rates for direct credit and indirect agricultural credit, besides non-agricultural credit. ... More
Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: CMA0655TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This paper deals with various technical, economic, social, and organizational issues in land and water management. Various problems like soil erosion, alkalinity and salinity, droughts and floods, water-logging, etc. have been discussed. The watershed concept has been described to provide a setting for managerial alternatives. The discussion on policy environment ... More
Reference No: CMA0693TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The green revolution in India has been analysed extensively in the literature. However, the political forces which forced the choices, current economic challenges, and future problems which make the green revolution non-sustainable have not been touched upon adequately. This note discusses the issues which deserve attention if agriculture in the 90 ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
