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: 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: 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: 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
Reference No: OB0041Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the organizational and social situations existing in a few Indian villages. This case presents data on the organizational setup of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs), roles performed, research data on attitudes of the people towards family planning, and interpersonal transactions of family planning workers with villagers. Given ... More
Reference No: BP0122Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More
Reference No: PSG0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case is based on an interview with the organizing secretary of the Lodhi branch of Family Planning Association where he relates his functions, the methods of data collection and record keeping, the evaluation system for the branch, the flexibility the branches enjoy vis-a-vis selection of projects, the criteria of ... More
Reference No: ECO0235TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note analyses the trends in some of the indicators of the performance of the Indian economy such as national income, savings, investment, industrial production and agricultural production. ... More