Reference No: CMA0147Pages: 13Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study gives the background structural details of a cold storage unit. It deals with the patterns of utilization of the capacity of the cold storage plant and total expenditure incurred for storing the commodities. It raises the problems as to how to increase the volume of business and make ... More
Reference No: CMA0161Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Summarizes the history of a small ready-mixed cattle feed plant planned as part of the ICD project. It refers to the conception and implementation of the cattle feed factory and its paralised nature of operations. It emphasizes the effect of initial administration of project planning, the nature of the practical ... More
Reference No: CMA0158Pages: 5Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The case deals with three factors 1) VLI's concept of his work, 2) the VLI's place in the village structure in which he works, and 3) his place in the ICD structure as a final implementor. ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(C)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The text examines the comparative situation between the Sarangpur ICD, the District Milk Procurement Cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme which provides the market. The case shows, in action, the communications between the PO, his parallel officers in the cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme and how each ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(B)Pages: 7Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The case goes further into the activities of the Sarangpur ICD and illustrates how administrative decisions can be made more viable. In the text, the project officer is concerned about the cost of artificial insemination in his project. The text brings out the problem of choice between intensification of distribution ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: CMA0159(B)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study concentrates on the ICD project officer's problems concerning the techno-economics of the semen bank which is producing semen for the entire district's artificial insemination programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0165Pages: 11Published on: 21, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is about the characteristics of tractor buyers and the process of buying decisions of a farmer going in for a tractor in Indian conditions in general and Gujarat conditions in particular. The case leads to information on consumer behaviour and mode of communication to such consumers, besides giving ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(D)Pages: 5Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A, Part-B, Part-C and the report on HYVP in Thanjavur District (The report, if taught). In November 1966, Mr. Madhavan called a conference of his key staff in Thanjavur. All the DAOs, the Subject Matter Specialists and the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Thanjavur-Trichy circle) were present. The agenda ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case just follows the case "Planning in Thanjavur (A). The pilot project being successful, the second phase of planning begins, raising the question "what next?". Aspects such as how to decide planning horizons, how much of pre-planning is necessary, time lag, role of the extension agency, integrated approach to ... More
Reference No: CMA0169Pages: 10Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: In June 1969, agriculture in Thanjavur district of Madras state was facing an unprecedented draught. Due to an unforeseen delay of monsoon in catchment areas, Cauvery reservoirs had reached an all time low. The 'Granary of South' as the district was known from time immemorial, was threatened with famine. The problem ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(C)Pages: 7Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A & Part-B of the same case. It is intended as an exercise both in project proposal formation in evaluating a project proposal. Mr. Krishnan, Secretary, Agricultural Department, Government of Madras, had received a proposal for seed multiplication and distribution submitted by Mr. Madhavan to the Government of ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(A)Pages: 3Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) proposed pilot projects to test demonstrate some newly evolved strains of food crops in different parts of India. The Government of Madras had to decide whether to accept the proposal. Its paddy crops specialist was considering the project proposal in terms of its ... More
Reference No: CMA0168TECPages: 12Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This note contains details regarding the district, such as history and system of irrigation, rice cultivation season, IADP, etc. till the beginning of the High Yielding Varieties Programme in 1965-66. ... More
Reference No: CMA0167Pages: 12Published on: 19, April, 1969
Abstract: Relates to the market potential, share of the market, sales promotion efforts needed by a distributor dealing in oil engines lift irrigation machinery. The case also deals with efforts required for the introduction of a new product and role of brand image. ... More