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  1. Fertilizer Use in Indian Agriculture - Past Growth and Future Needs

    Authors: Desai, G M; Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0307TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 27, November, 1974

    Abstract: Fertilizers play an increasingly important role in agricultural production as the opportunity to bring new l under cultivation diminishes. The use of this input in India began in the early part of this century. From 1942 it has received increasing importance in the food production programmes of the country. Though a ... More

  2. Role of Agricultural Sector in Economic Development

    Authors: Desai, G M; Dhandhere, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0299TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The note deals with issues which are often discussed in terms of a false dichotomy of agriculture versus industrial development. Though economic development leads to a decline in the relative importance of the agricultural sector, it plays a crucial role in the process of developing an underdeveloped country by making ... More

  3. Agricultural Sector in Indian Economy

    Authors: Desai, G M; Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0298TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 25, January, 1975

    Abstract: The main objective of this note is to present an overview of the agricultural sector in India during the first half of the present century. It covers three aspects: 1) place of the agricultural sector in the Indian economy (Section I), 2) agricultural production trends (Section II), 3) major features of the agricultural ... More

  4. Role of Agricultural Sector in the Future

    Authors: Desai, G M;

    Reference No: CMA0316TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 20, March, 1975

    Abstract: The note contains a set of tables giving information on the future requirements and the past production trends of major agricultural commodities. The purpose of this information is to facilitate discussion on the role to be played by the agricultural sector in the future economic development of India. ... More

  5. Animal Feeds Limited

    Authors: Asopa, V N;

    Reference No: CMA0319 Pages: 6 Published on: 22, April, 1975

    Abstract: Linear programming is applied in developing cost minimizing patterns for compounding animal feeds consistent with minimum nutritional availability. Based on this, a policy for the procurement of raw material can be developed by using linear programming. ... More

  6. Integration of the Paddy-Rice System: Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board (A) **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0335(A) Pages: 6 Published 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

  7. Setting up of Procurement Targets (B) **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0329(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 8, August, 1975

    Abstract: After identifying the variables influencing the marketing surplus, an attempt is made to quantify the marketable surplus available in a given region. The case provides the data needed for such an analysis. ... More

  8. Setting up of Procurement Targets (A) **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0329(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 8, August, 1975

    Abstract: The case tries to analyse the relationship between production and marketable surplus. The factors of these aspects are identified and a broad understanding of the total factors behind procurement volume is discussed. ... More

  9. Poultry and Duck Farms in Assam **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0362 Pages: 12 Published 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

  10. Small and Marginal Farmers and Landless Agriculturists Development Agency in Assam **

    Authors: George, P S;

    Reference No: CMA0373 Pages: 9 Published 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

  11. Planning a Progressive Agricultural System

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0372TEC Pages: 11 Published 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

  12. Budgetary Control: A Publishing House Example

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0291TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A brief exposition of a budgetary control process, with a publishing house taken as the organizational example. ... More

  13. Ganesh Flour Mills Co. Ltd. (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0092(A) Pages: 8 Published 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

  14. Irrigation Programme - Historical Background

    Authors: Desai, G M;

    Reference No: CMA0357TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, June, 1976

    Abstract: The partition brought about drastic changes in the irrigation situation in India. Only one-fifth of the cultivated land in India remained irrigated, and the irrigation works remained in India were mostly of a protective rather than productive nature. The first two Five-year Plans gave major emphasis to investment in irrigation. ... More

  15. Agricultural Sector in the Economy on the Eve of Independence

    Authors: Desai, G M;

    Reference No: CMA0358TEC Pages: 6 Published 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

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