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  1. Terraces at Darengiri

    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

  2. Potential Role of Agro-Processing

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0606TEC Pages: 23 Published 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

  3. Computation of Economic Costs and Benefits

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0613TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More

  4. Meenakshipuram et al.

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0602 Pages: 6 Published 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

  5. West Godavari District Cooperative Marketing Society Limited

    Authors: Gupta, V K;

    Reference No: CMA0600 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: The case examines the technical and economic performance of a modern rice mill plant. ... More

  6. Environmental Impact of Development Projects: Concepts and Relevance

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

    Reference No: CMA0624TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The meaning and origin of the concepts of environment and ecology are traced. Reasons for enhanced concern for environmental consequences of development projects are discussed in the context of the basic functions of the biosphere and their relationship with man. The importance of natural environment is also brought out in ... More

  7. Issues in Environment Aspects of Energy Plantations

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

    Reference No: CMA0625TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Raises issues relating to environmental and economic aspects of tree crops with special reference to energy farms, including methodology for assessing the societal costs and benefits. ... More

  8. Application of Science and Technology for Integrated Agriculture and Rural Development

    Authors: Gaikwad, V R;

    Reference No: CMA0623TEC Pages: 52 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Agriculture concerns practically the entire biomass-plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms. All these organic matter contain carbon and hydrogen and frequently nitrogen and phosphorous. Application of science and technology for converting the biomass in numerous products had a snowball effect on the process of industrialization and economic development. The process is already ... More

  9. Glossary of Select Terms in Agricultural Economic Environment and Policy

    Authors: Bansal, Yashpal; Joshi, V V; Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0646TEC Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: Different terms used extensively in agricultural economic environment by students, scientists, and all those engaged in agricultural teaching, research, and extension have been given. ... More

  10. Brackish Water Aquaculture Development Project

    Authors: Srivastava, U K; Dholakia, Bakul H; Nair, Ramachran G;

    Reference No: CMA0636 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: This is a comprehensive case for teaching the applications of all important concepts in financial and economic analysis of an agro-industrial project. The brackish water aquaculture development project consists of four components: 1) site selection for and construction of and management of ponds in each site; 2) site selection for and construction ... More

  11. Minor Irrigation Development in Dangri Watershed Area

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0632 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: A minor irrigation project has been proposed for Dangri watershed area in Haryana. The case discusses the socio-economic and administrative profile of the area and identifies the need for installation of shallow tubewells by individual farmers. It also describes the financial environment and the likely impact the proposed investment would ... More

  12. Role of Agricultural Sector in the Indian Economy (R)

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0651TEC Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Raises issues concerning our economy; discusses the key constraints, including physical and institutional, faced by the agricultural sector; and throws light on the regional aspects in the development of agriculture. It then studies the growth of agriculture in the last three decades vis-a-vis all important economic indications like national product, ... More

  13. Management of Natural Resources: Land and Water (Parts I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K; Sarkar, Mitali;

    Reference No: CMA0655TEC Pages: 15 Published 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

  14. Risky Investment and Capital Budgeting

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0672TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Financial tasks on a farm have strong links with production, marketing, and consumption. Since production, marketing and consumption decisions are based on expectations which are uncertain, management decisions have to take into account financial risks that might result from such uncertainties. These risks may have more pronounced effect in case ... More

  15. 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

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