Reference No: CMA0358TECPages: 6Published on: 1, June, 1976
Abstract: The agricultural sector in 1947 dominated the Indian economy. It was, however, stagnant for decades. The production performance, particularly with respect to food, was extremely unsatisfactory. The agricultural sector inherited by Independent India was characterized by the handicaps of traditional subsistence agriculture. The problem was not merely raising the productivity but ... More
Reference No: CMA0356TECPages: 8Published on: 1, June, 1976
Abstract: Launched on October 2, 1952, the Community Development Programme had the personal values of the then practical leaders leading social scientists. The programme was not oriented purely towards increasing agricultural production. Apart from production, social services amenities welfare were the other two components of the CD Programme. In the late Second Plan ... More
Reference No: BP0092(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More
Reference No: OB0084TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note examines the nature of the traditional Jajmani system in terms of its underlying processes. It also examines the basic assumptions of interpersonal relationships between different economic dimensions of a village society. The note then extends the understanding of these processes and assumptions of interpersonal relationships to the study ... More
Reference No: CMA0417TECPages: 33Published on: 17, December, 1975
Abstract: The note discusses the agri-business system prevalent in India. Important agricultural commodities are specifically dealt with to highlight their importance in the overall system. ... More
Reference No: CMA0361(A)Pages: 15Published on: 7, December, 1975
Abstract: This case is meant to show the application of various criteria used in ascertaining the economic feasibility of agricultural projects. Various policy implications emerging out of the economic feasibility analysis can also be brought out. ... More
Reference No: CMA0375Pages: 9Published on: 7, December, 1975
Abstract: The case is designed to illustrate the concepts underlying the cost-benefit analysis. The computation of various criteria (payback period, net present value, internal rate of return cost benefit ratio) can be shown and the use of tables can be illustrated. The impact of incentive measures for promotion of development in ... More
Reference No: CMA0372TECPages: 11Published on: 26, October, 1975
Abstract: A concept of system is developed and applied to the agricultural economy of India. The objective of this note is to show how different components of agricultural economy are interrelated, how managers and administrators concerned with agricultural development programmes and projects have to be aware of this interrelationship while making ... More
Reference No: CMA0354TECPages: 12Published on: 22, October, 1975
Abstract: Provides details which need to be taken into account while seeking funds from a bank for a minor irrigation project. Also provides information for discussing the feasibility of investment in such projects from the viewpoints of economic financial considerations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0373Pages: 9Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on the estimation study on an SFDA/MFAL scheme in Assam. The case presents the targets achieved and some reasons for the shortfall in achieving the targets. It can be used to highlight the role of estimation as a management function. ... More
Reference No: CMA0362Pages: 12Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: Describes the findings of an evaluation study of the poultry duck farms in Assam. The case can be used to illustrate the yardsticks for evaluating the performance of a programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0353Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 1975
Abstract: The case provides an illustration of the application of the area approach of financing which is widely prevalent in India. For this purpose, it uses identification of the village as a possible strategy to the area approach. It provides information for comparing the area (group) with scattered individual approaches of ... More
Reference No: CMA0355TECPages: 5Published on: 5, September, 1975
Abstract: The note provides material to identify a borrower on the basis of returns, repayment capacity, risk-bearing ability. The use of these three criteria is particularly focused to visualize debate on developmental versus financial role of rural credit institutions. ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More