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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

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Authors: Desai, G M; Bandyopadhyay, S C;

Reference No: CMA0297TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 27, January, 1975

Abstract: This note is intended to serve as the basis for discussing the role of the agricultural sector in economic development of India. Information relating to various aspects of Indian agriculture is presented in seventeen tables. ... More

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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

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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

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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

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Authors: Pathan, Rukhsana; Garg, Pulin K;

Reference No: OB0084TEC Pages: 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

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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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Authors: Desai, G M;

Reference No: CMA0359TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, June, 1976

Abstract: The land ownership and distribution pattern inherited by Independent India was at the root of many of the deficiencies drawbacks of Indian agriculture. The note attempts to review the major land reforms undertaken after Independence. However, the experience proves that the land reforms failed in creating a land system which ... More

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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

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Authors: Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0433TEC Pages: 35 Published on: 21, September, 1976

Abstract: Deals with the financial as well as non-financial incentives given by the central and state governments for promoting industries in backward areas. It also brings out inter-state variations in incentives. ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Bandyopadhyay, S C;

Reference No: CMA0418TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 17, December, 1976

Abstract: This note briefly describes the appraisal methodology followed by the government in undertaking major irrigation projects in India. It then describes some of the circumstances which led the government to sponsor studies on this aspect of investment decision-making. It also discusses the main results of the sponsored studies before discussing ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: CMA0424 Pages: 10 Published on: 23, December, 1976

Abstract: The case deals with the operational details of fair price shops functioning in the states of Punjab and Gujarat, and highlights the problems faced by them. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

Reference No: CMA0435 Pages: 12 Published on: 28, June, 1977

Abstract: One of the first impressions one bets while looking at the Agrarian structure in India is the extreme differentiation in the landholdings and income of the peasantry. This paper discusses the main facts related to this cause, and it is revealed that barring a few states, the implementation of the ... More

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