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  1. Indore City Bus Transport Service (B)

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Satyam Shivam Sundaram; Patni, Himanshu;

    Reference No: CIPR0003(B) Pages: 35 Published on: 8, January, 2010

    Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More

  2. Introducing Natural and Environmental Capital into National Income Accounts

    Authors: Ahuja, Vinod;

    Reference No: CMA0806TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 2002

    Abstract: The capital-theoritic framework provides logical guide to incorporate changes in natural and environmental capital into the National Income Accounts. It is shown that the real Net National Product can, in principle, be estimated by subtracting from convetional GNP, the depreciation of man-made, natural, and environmental capital valued at their respective ... More

  3. Strengths and Weaknesses of Agriculture in India

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0781TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This technical note discusses major recent strengths and weaknesses of Indian agriculture with some past perspective. The purpose is to introduce the students with the present basic strong and weak characteristics and performance of this sector. And the second purpose is to provide an opportunity to discuss how to facilitate ... More

  4. 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

  5. Ralegaon-Siddi Watershed Project

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

    Reference No: CMA0776 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1997

    Abstract: This case is on formulation and implementation of an area based project. It discusses the problems of the area, strategy, and organization of the project, investment components and financing, and benefits of the project. The case raises questions for discussion on a) concepts of watershed and technical change for the ... More

  6. Biogas Project Appraisal: Cost Benefit Analysis

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0738TEC Pages: 34 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: The note deals with the conceptual framework and usefulness of the cost benefit analyses in the development projects. Various items of costs and monetary benefits occurred over the time by the installation of biogas plants of two technologies are examined to analysis the benefits ... More

  7. Comparative Performance Evaluation of Silk Reeling Units in Government and Cooperative Sector (A)

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0732TEC(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: The note provides some technological characterization of selected filature unit in government and cooperative sector in India. State wise variation in the capacity utilization and financial performance are discusses and focuses the role of trades in low realization of monetary returns in silk reeling by Government owned units. ... More

  8. Employment Intensity of Agro-related Industries

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

    Reference No: CMA0727TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1995

    Abstract: This note discusses "direct" and "indirect" employment effects of agro-related industries i.e. food-processing, agro-based other than food-processing, and agri-input industries. It often deals with the relative importance and "direct" employment intensity (i.e. employment per Rs. 1 lakh of capital) for these types of industries vis-a-vis other manufacturing industries based ... More

  9. Public Policy for Agriculture and Rural Development: A Framework for Analysis

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0707TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: The note provides a framework for analysing agricultural and rural development policies. Four models are used 4-S to link spatial, seasonal, sectoral, and social aspects of a policy. 3-A to link access, assurance, and ability. Socio-ecological paradigms to analyse the relationship between ecological variables and portfolio choices of the households. ... More

  10. Econometrics, Models and Methodology

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Rao, V M;

    Reference No: CMA0696TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More

  11. Social Cost Benefit Analysis

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0671TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: This note explains the concept of social cost benefit analysis and details how it differs from financial analysis. It discusses various considerations necessary in pursuing social cost benefit analysis, principles of enumeration and evaluation of various costs and benefits, discounting and the role of social rate of discount, various constraints, ... More

  12. Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development: Some Reflections

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0669TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the poverty alleviation programmes in the country. Discusses the factors which hamper the development of rural areas and questions the Sixth Plan strategy of classifying the rural poor as a single category of "rural population below the poverty line." Instead, the note suggests two categories - 1) extremely poor or ... More

  13. On Organizing Equity: Are Solutions Really the Problem

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0650TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: Ensuring a fair distribution of public resources has been the concern of planners and socially conscious academics for a long time. The limitations of market forces in catering to such needs of people, which at the current level of deprivation and scale cannot became "reasonable" demand is well recognized. However, ... More

  14. Defining Integrated Rural Development

    Authors: Gaikwad, V R;

    Reference No: CMA0622TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The term "rural" connotes the presence of a certain combination of characteristics. So long these characteristics are present, the society remains rural. The purpose of "rural development" would then be to remove/overcome the influence of these characteristics. This note describes, in brief, twelve characteristics which, individually and interactively, keep ... More

  15. Implementation of Food Policy in India: Some Recent Evidence

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0657TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The note provides recent evidence on food policy, procurement and distribution, and analyses the policy option for the future. ... More

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