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  1. Perceived Risk and Rural Entrepreneurship (Parts I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0667 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Six sets of situations have been reproduced from "The Rural University: Experiment in Educational Innovation" to identify four types of risks, viz. technical, economic, social, and environmental. The case analysis suggests that there could be at least three propositions about "risk and rural entrepreneurship." These are: 1) In any set of ... More

  2. Is there a Trade-off between Agricultural Growth and Poverty Alleviation and Inflation?

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0782TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This technical note is prepared with a view to share some of the new contributions agricultural growth makes in the process of economic development that more recent literature has identified and discussed. ... More

  3. Making Metro Rail Work in Developing Countries: Overcoming Ridership and Financial Management Challenges

    Authors: Chakrabarti, Sandip; Verma, Muskan;

    Reference No: CTL0006 Pages: 32 Published 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

  4. Industrial Policy in India**

    Authors: Pathak, H N; Hermon, Rajender R;

    Reference No: ECO0260TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note discusses industrial policy in India with reference to the three policy resolutions (1948, 1956 and 1977). Industrial policy is examined against the background of economic policy and its broad objectives. Towards the end, questions are raised in the area of evaluating industrial development. Statistical tables relating to industrial development in India ... More

  5. Online Implementation of the RTE Mandate

    Authors: Ranganathan, Kavitha;

    Reference No: IS0139 Pages: 12 Published on: 18, June, 2019

    Abstract: This case chronicles the events in the life of a security guard who would like to enroll his five-year-old daughter in a private school under the Right to Education Act (RTE). Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act mandates that private schools reserve at least 25 % of their seats for children from ... More

  6. Malaria Eradication

    Authors: Jain, Tarun; Wats, Pallavi;

    Reference No: CMHS0045TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 18, May, 2021

    Abstract: Malaria is one of the most significant public health challenges facing India and other tropical countries. The technical note documents the effectiveness of policy responses to Malaria in India. It is valuable to understand how malaria eradication might help a generation of kids grow up without any serious threats to ... More

  7. Some Distinguishing Features of Forestry Projects

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

    Reference No: CMA0562TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More

  8. Defence and Economic Development: Implications of Self-Sufficiency

    Authors: Paul, S;

    Reference No: ECO0134TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: Deals with the implications of the goal of self?reliance for defense and economic development, two major requirements of the country, at the time of the Indo?Pakistan war. A national income forecast is attempted to indicate the pressures likely to operate on the economy. The impact of a step-up ... More

  9. Agro-processing Industries: Their Importance, Contributions and Procurement Strategies

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0716TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1994

    Abstract: This note defines agro-processing industries. It provides their contribution in national income and in value added from manufacturing in India. The note then goes on to discuss (a) the reasons for growing opportunities in these industries despite the fact that such industries relative importance declines in the process of economic ... More

  10. Trends in Social Change: A Study of Three Villages

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0521TEC Pages: 9 Published 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

  11. The Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited **

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0209 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Deals with the treatment of deferral of the selling and distribution expenses during 1971-72. It focuses on the accounting treatment of training, sales promotion and selling, and distribution expenses incurred for the development of demand for fertilizers to be produced by new manufacturing units outside the "economic zones" of the ... More

  12. The Pattern of Indian Socialism

    Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

    Reference No: ECO0021TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: The note contains an analysis of the broad aspects of India national economy and ideological goals. It highlights the growth and development of the Indian pattern of socialism. It is used for familiarizing the student with the broad philosophy Which conditions economic decisions. ... More

  13. Gramshree, Ahmedabad

    Authors: Purohit, Sonal; Gupta, Seema;

    Reference No: CIIE0008 Pages: 16 Published on: 20, December, 2017

    Abstract: This case presents the hybrid business model of a social venture Gramshree. It provides arich description of an actual decision situation faced by the board of trustees regarding the selection of marketing channel for Gramshree for bringing sustainability to the business. Gramshree aimed at empowering women artisans by ensuring a ... More

  14. China Post

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Kothari, Anupama;

    Reference No: PSG0088 Pages: 37 Published on: 24, April, 2003

    Abstract: This case is on China Post that, like India Post, operates in a developing country with a large population and vast distances. For China Post, the period of around 1998 was one of transformation, with reform being the only way to survive the challenge of changing times. On the threshold of ... More

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