Reference No: CMA0360TECPages: 5Published on: 1, June, 1976
Abstract: The idea of cooperative farming was increasingly favoured during the First Plan. By mid-1950s there was clear recognition that the cooperative farming was an answer to the question of reorganizing agricultural production. But, the experience of cooperative farming revealed a number of shortcomings. Soon it became clear that, in ... More
Reference No: CMA0358TECPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0356TECPages: 8Published on: 1, June, 1976
Abstract: Launched on October 2, 1952, the Community Development Programme had the personal values of the then practical leaders leading social scientists. The programme was not oriented purely towards increasing agricultural production. Apart from production, social services amenities welfare were the other two components of the CD Programme. In the late Second Plan ... More
Reference No: CMA0359TEC Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0357TEC Pages: 5Published 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
Reference No: CMA0402TECPages: 18Published on: 16, August, 1976
Abstract: The note points out that sharp acceleration in pesticide use is required to achieve the Fifth Plan targets. For this purpose, it is important to understand the nature of cultivators' effective demand for pesticides. To generate such an understanding and provoke discussion on the subject, the note presents findings of ... More
Reference No: CMA0403TECPages: 5Published on: 27, August, 1976
Abstract: This note first describes the rationale for the area approach in agricultural financing. It then goes on to describe the norms for area selection, forms of executing area approach, and the interpretations of this approach. Finally, on the basis of recent interpretations, two problems are posed for discussion. One relates ... More
Reference No: CMA0404TEC Pages: 3Published on: 27, August, 1976
Abstract: In this note information is given with regard to the number, organizational structure, and functions of new credit agencies which are being organized for rural areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0400TEC Pages: 8Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note deals with the conceptual issues in pricing of products and discusses in some detail the implications of pricing policies in consumer and "industrial" product pricing. In addition, decision-making structure for price determination is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0398TECPages: 14Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses different aspects of market segmentation keeping in view the nature of the Indian rural market. A discussion on market segmentation is incorporated on the basis of distribution of land holdings. Disparities in disposable income, and consumer expenditure at the aggregate level with respect to the intersectoral flow ... More
Reference No: CMA0401Pages: 12Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The case is formulated around different aspects of expansion of the textile market in the rural areas. It first deals with various possibilities of marketing textiles in the rural areas, which are mostly in the nature of "know your market" in the sphere of textile marketing. It then provides information ... More
Reference No: CMA0397TECPages: 4Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The note discusses the major problems associated with seasonal demand of products, mainly in marketing, production, inventory, etc. A simplified illustration of the forecasting technique is incorporated in the note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0365TECPages: 5Published on: 7, September, 1976
Abstract: The note deals with the usual terms conditions of loans from the term-lending institutions. It gives an insight into the cost of capital, implications for ownership profitability of the enterprise. ... More
Reference No: CMA0364TECPages: 11Published on: 7, September, 1976
Abstract: The note deals with the pros cons of writing the convertibility clauses in the loan agreements by term-lending institutions. It gives some insights into the implications of the clause for the profitability management control of the assisted companies. ... More
Reference No: CMA0366TECPages: 15Published on: 9, September, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the structure, functions, policies of the industrial financing institutions both at national as well as state level. It also discusses the linkages coordination aspects between the various financial institutions. ... More
