Reference No: CMA0609Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case contains information on a project on dairy development in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The scheme was prepared by the State Bank of India to provide financial help to the beneficiaries. It gives an opportunity to apply the principles of project formulation and appraisal by judging the viability of ... More
Reference No: CMA0606TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of agro-processing and its relationship with agricultural and industrial sectors in the course of economic development. Provides a basis for discussing questions like why developing agro-processing industries are crucial to the economic development process of developing countries; and what could be done to accelerate their development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0658TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The performance of agricultural and rural development policies have been reviewed in a historical perspective in the note. The recent developmental programmes and the progress in implementing them has been analysed. The targets proposed in the Seventh Five Year-Plan have been included. ... More
Reference No: CMA0621TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The vast canvas of agriculture covers plants, animals, insects, and micro-organisms, each covering numerous species and subspecies. It covers all forms of life and matter. This biomass is created by the sun's energy, and is primarily composed of three primary elements - carbon (C), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H). Through ... More
Reference No: CMA0655TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This paper deals with various technical, economic, social, and organizational issues in land and water management. Various problems like soil erosion, alkalinity and salinity, droughts and floods, water-logging, etc. have been discussed. The watershed concept has been described to provide a setting for managerial alternatives. The discussion on policy environment ... More
Reference No: CMA0615TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with RBI's definitions of direct and indirect finance for agriculture, and the data on relative importance of these two types of rural credit in India. The note also raises questions for discussing (a) the rationale for indirect finance, (b) purposes which have a direct bearing on the backward and ... More
Reference No: CMA0651TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues concerning our economy; discusses the key constraints, including physical and institutional, faced by the agricultural sector; and throws light on the regional aspects in the development of agriculture. It then studies the growth of agriculture in the last three decades vis-a-vis all important economic indications like national product, ... More
Reference No: CMA0608TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the condition in which scattered individual and project approaches of lending are used for the agricultural sector. It also discusses reasons why the latter approach came to be adopted by the institutional financing agencies in India. A perspective of both of these aspects is essential to appreciate constructively the ... More
Reference No: CMA0462(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The case gives an insight into the appraisal process of term-lending institutions. It also indicates the ways through which the funding institutions insulate themselves against the sensitive variables. The case also includes a copy of the letter of intent actually issued by the term-lending institutions wherein a specific provision has ... More
Reference No: CMA0632Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: A minor irrigation project has been proposed for Dangri watershed area in Haryana. The case discusses the socio-economic and administrative profile of the area and identifies the need for installation of shallow tubewells by individual farmers. It also describes the financial environment and the likely impact the proposed investment would ... More
Reference No: CMA0636Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case for teaching the applications of all important concepts in financial and economic analysis of an agro-industrial project. The brackish water aquaculture development project consists of four components: 1) site selection for and construction of and management of ponds in each site; 2) site selection for and construction ... More
Reference No: CMA0740TECPages: 22Published 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.
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Reference No: CMA0672TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Financial tasks on a farm have strong links with production, marketing, and consumption. Since production, marketing and consumption decisions are based on expectations which are uncertain, management decisions have to take into account financial risks that might result from such uncertainties. These risks may have more pronounced effect in case ... More
Reference No: CMA0681Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0679Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Controversy about the merits and demerits of the goat has been summarized in this case, besides raising issues arising out of the controversy. Some aspects of the social, environmental, and economic reasons for the unprecedented growth in goat population have also been presented.Following a summary of past and current ... More