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  1. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (D): Cashewnut Development Programme

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(D) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals with cashewnut development through the Plantation Corporation of Kerala as a sub-project of the Kerala Agricultural Development Project. A delay in government procedures in transferring property from one department to the government-owned corporation has created problems. It raises questions as to why these procedural problems were not taken into ... More

  2. 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

  3. A Note on Export Performance of Leather Industry in India

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

    Reference No: CMA0740TEC Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: The note deals with the structure and development of leather industry in India. A historical perspective is presented on the export performance of different leather products to different destinations and brings into focus the plight of the artisans belongings to schedule cast and schedule tribes. ... More

  4. Sugar Processing Unit

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: CMA0684 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up,required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More

  5. Some Aspects of Food Processing Industries

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

    Reference No: CMA0702TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More

  6. Rural Banking: Performance, Critical Problems and Policies

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0715TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1994

    Abstract: Rural Financial Institutions (RFIs) have been built over decades by appropriate changes in institutional (non-price policies) and the interest rate structures and processes. Four significant achievements are: improved access of marginal and small farmers to credit; remarkable rural financial deepening; somewhat diversified multi-product loans to farmers, inputs dealers and agro-marketing ... More

  7. Training Needs of Seed Growers and Organizers

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0751TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note after describing seed growers and organizers identifies the need for their training for smooth implementation of seed production programme by a seed enterprise. The focus is to develop skills for the quality seed production. ... More

  8. National Seed Project

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0750TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note gives the coverage under different phases of National Seed Project. It reveals a marked shift from first two phases where the idea was to create a nationwide structure of seed organizations to revitalizing the existing structure in the third phase. ... More

  9. Structural Reorganization in Agricultural Financing of the ABC Bank

    Authors: Bhattacharrjee, Surendra; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0760 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1997

    Abstract: This case discusses a change in organizational structure of the Agricultural Finance Department of ABC Bank to highlight how it has helped in streamlining the operations. Issues such as more autonomy and decentralization, thrust, on new product development by the officials, etc. are emphasized. ... More

  10. Credit or Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS)

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

    Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

    Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

  11. Agro-processing Industries: Size, Strengths, Weaknesses, Importance and Changing Opportunities for Their Growth

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

    Reference No: CMA0778TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1999

    Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More

  12. Fixing Benchmark Price for Procurement

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0799EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: Financing procurement needs advance budgeting which involves procurement price. Though price caries from day to day in a season, one needs some average price for budgeting exercise. This case on basmati paddy procurement gives information on average costs at farm, in mandi, and at processing plant and poses a problem ... More

  13. Procurement in Agribusiness

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0795TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note describes agribusiness and channels through which the produce reaches the consumers. It then discusses the procurement function undertaken by various agribusiness entities. The procurement options available and advantages and disadvantages of direct buying and purchases from secondary market are also given. It also covers fixing of price and ... More

  14. Macro Organization and Management Model for Implementation of Technical Change in Agriculture

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0787TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note first discusses which of the three strategies of extensive farming, intensive agriculture, and seed and resource centred technical change may be chosen. Reasons for its choice are also briefly indicated, besides stating what major factors determine it. It then goes on to identify organizational and management framework for ... More

  15. Information System for Procurement of Basmati Paddy

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0800EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case descries the processes followed in procurement of basmati paddy by a rice mill and current reporting system in the organization. The issue raised is to examine the existing reporting system and suggest modifications to make it yield the desired information for procurement planning in a more objective manner ... More

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