Reference No: CMA0368Pages: 4Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. Prasad, an agricultural officer from the adjoining state, was selected by UPSC for deputation to Paharpur as Director of Agriculture. Assuming the Director's position, Mr. Prasad takes several unorthodox steps within his own department in relation to the external system. His major emphasis in the process is the need ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: CMA0411TECPages: 13Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses findings of a field survey regarding poverty and unemployment in Panchmahals district of Gujarat. Alternative ways of employment generation are evaluated and a strategy for employment generation is suggested. ... More
Reference No: CMA0415(E)TEC Pages: 19Published on: 1, December, 1976
Abstract: In view of regional imbalances in the availability of cereals, the note examines changes in the per-capita availability of cereals and the role played by the Government in stabilization of prices through buffer stocks and public distribution systems. ... More
Reference No: CMA0418TECPages: 18Published 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
Reference No: CMA0424Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: ECO0253TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Fiscal policy has been one of the major instruments for achieving economic stability in the developed countries since 1930. In the developing countries, fiscal policy aims not only at economic stability but also at rapid economic growth.This note is divided into two sections. Section I reviews the role of fiscal ... More
Reference No: PSG0021Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case discusses the preparations needed by a branch of the FPAI to start a mobile education-cum-service unit (MESU). The officials would need a plan to get the project started, hire and train staff, select the area, and so on. Where should it begin? ... More
Reference No: ECO0247TECPages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses various theories of consumption behaviour, examines limitations and strengths of each theory, and provides a general consumption function suitable for India. ... More
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More
Reference No: PSG0037Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More
