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  1. Rama Reddy's Rural Development Dilemma (A)

    Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0582(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Deals with the functioning of integrated cooperative structure in a geographical area, and explores the possibility of replicability of the experiences in another area under the cooperative framework. The case also examines the role that Samakya, a rural development agency, can play in promoting vertical integration in paddy processing and ... More

  2. Aggregation of Farm Analysis

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0579TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Starting with the emphasis on the need for aggregation of farm level relations this note identifies the groups of people who might need them. It is followed by the discussion on approaches to aggregation. Towards the end it recognizes the risk of aggregation bias in case of shortcuts to aggregation ... More

  3. Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0590TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Describes the objectives, membership, resources, eligibility, and procedures of refinance, and various data on the performance of the institution till the year it was assimilated in the newly established NABARD. ... More

  4. Cost Behaviour in Rice Milling Industry

    Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0597 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: The case focuses on behaviour costs in processing paddy and cost-volume relationship. ... More

  5. IRD Programme Progress: An Overview

    Authors: Srivastava, U K; Nitin, Shah;

    Reference No: CMA0583TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: Includes background, objectives and coverage of the programme with organizational linkages to assist the beneficiaries under different schemes. Achievements of the programme and preliminary observations from the field are also included. ... More

  6. The Other Side of the Developed World: Case of Farm Workers in England

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0660 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More

  7. Dairy Development Scheme for Banaskantha District in Gujarat

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0609 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The case contains information on a project on dairy development in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The scheme was prepared by the State Bank of India to provide financial help to the beneficiaries. It gives an opportunity to apply the principles of project formulation and appraisal by judging the viability of ... More

  8. 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

  9. Location of Selected Agro-Processing Industries

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0605TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: This note discusses three concepts for identifying potential locations for setting up an agro-processing enterprise. These concepts are: 1) Location quotient, 2) Location coefficient, and 3) Coefficient of linkage. Data are also provided to apply these concepts to five important agro-processing industries in India: dairy-products manufacturing units; rice mills; sugar factories; cotton ginning, ... More

  10. 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

  11. Indirect Institutional Finance for Agriculture

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0615TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Deals with RBI's definitions of direct and indirect finance for agriculture, and the data on relative importance of these two types of rural credit in India. The note also raises questions for discussing (a) the rationale for indirect finance, (b) purposes which have a direct bearing on the backward and ... More

  12. Agribusiness: An International Perspective (A)

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0656(A)TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Understanding Scope of Agriculture

    Authors: Gaikwad, V R;

    Reference No: CMA0621TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The vast canvas of agriculture covers plants, animals, insects, and micro-organisms, each covering numerous species and subspecies. It covers all forms of life and matter. This biomass is created by the sun's energy, and is primarily composed of three primary elements - carbon (C), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H). Through ... More

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