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Dynamics of Rural Development Programmes in Uttar Pradeshinventionjournals
The Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state, majority of population live in rural areas. This situation comprises of widespread unemployment, low standard of living, inadequate productive skill and malnutrition. Rural development always has been an important issue in all discussions pertaining to economic development, especially of developing countries. The rural development programme is a key device for progress of rural area in Uttar Pradesh. This paper makes an attempt to measure actual performance and Government’s initiatives to accelerate the process of rural development through rural development programme in Uttar Pradesh.
An Internship Project Report Publication of Miss Shreya Bajaj, B.A (H) Economics,
Jesus and Mary College,Delhi University New Delhi at Krityanand UNESCO Club Jamshedpur during 1st June to 30th June 2014
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh focused on 10 key economic policies: 1) enabling human development through expanding education, health care, and child rights initiatives 2) promoting social inclusion through food security, empowering women, and supporting weaker sections 3) accelerating infrastructure growth in areas like roads, airports, railways, and telecom. The goals were to reduce poverty, inequality, and deliver sustained high growth to improve lives across India.
"India Macro Economic Policy Initiatives" speech by Prime MinisterNajmuddin Jabalpurwala
This document is the result of an assignment during my MBA program. I had to prepare a "swear-in" speech for India's next PM in the 2009 general elections. The focus was only on the Macro Economic policy initiatives of the government. It was one of my favorite assignments as I researched on India's economic policy & prepared recommendations on future initiatives.
MARKETING REPORT ON The Akshaya Patra FoundationHardik Shah
This document is a marketing report on The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepared by Hardik J. Shah for his BBA program. It discusses the role of NGOs like Akshaya Patra in implementing India's Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It describes how Akshaya Patra works with state governments to provide school meals to over 1.2 million children across India. The report also gives a brief history of Akshaya Patra, which was founded in 2000 and has since expanded its operations with support from the government and donors.
The document analyzes the MPLAD scheme in Gaya, Bihar from a gender perspective. It traces the history of institutionalizing gender in Indian planning and provides context on the GoI-UN joint program on convergence. The study aims to track how MPLAD funds have flowed to women from 2004-2009 and provide recommendations to better integrate gender issues. Key findings show fund distribution under MPLAD and that guidelines do not sufficiently address gender. The analysis is based on data from MPLAD authorities and qualitative research.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The document summarizes Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's top 10 economic development policies for India. It discusses policies focused on enabling human development through education, health and child rights initiatives; social inclusion through programs for women, minorities, Scheduled Castes/Tribes; rural renewal through rural employment and infrastructure programs; transforming cities; economic resurgence; sustaining the environment; advancing science and technology; managing disasters; national security; and building international bridges. The policies aim to reduce poverty, inequality, and promote inclusive growth across sectors like education, healthcare, rural development, infrastructure, and social welfare.
Dynamics of Rural Development Programmes in Uttar Pradeshinventionjournals
The Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state, majority of population live in rural areas. This situation comprises of widespread unemployment, low standard of living, inadequate productive skill and malnutrition. Rural development always has been an important issue in all discussions pertaining to economic development, especially of developing countries. The rural development programme is a key device for progress of rural area in Uttar Pradesh. This paper makes an attempt to measure actual performance and Government’s initiatives to accelerate the process of rural development through rural development programme in Uttar Pradesh.
An Internship Project Report Publication of Miss Shreya Bajaj, B.A (H) Economics,
Jesus and Mary College,Delhi University New Delhi at Krityanand UNESCO Club Jamshedpur during 1st June to 30th June 2014
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh focused on 10 key economic policies: 1) enabling human development through expanding education, health care, and child rights initiatives 2) promoting social inclusion through food security, empowering women, and supporting weaker sections 3) accelerating infrastructure growth in areas like roads, airports, railways, and telecom. The goals were to reduce poverty, inequality, and deliver sustained high growth to improve lives across India.
"India Macro Economic Policy Initiatives" speech by Prime MinisterNajmuddin Jabalpurwala
This document is the result of an assignment during my MBA program. I had to prepare a "swear-in" speech for India's next PM in the 2009 general elections. The focus was only on the Macro Economic policy initiatives of the government. It was one of my favorite assignments as I researched on India's economic policy & prepared recommendations on future initiatives.
MARKETING REPORT ON The Akshaya Patra FoundationHardik Shah
This document is a marketing report on The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepared by Hardik J. Shah for his BBA program. It discusses the role of NGOs like Akshaya Patra in implementing India's Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It describes how Akshaya Patra works with state governments to provide school meals to over 1.2 million children across India. The report also gives a brief history of Akshaya Patra, which was founded in 2000 and has since expanded its operations with support from the government and donors.
The document analyzes the MPLAD scheme in Gaya, Bihar from a gender perspective. It traces the history of institutionalizing gender in Indian planning and provides context on the GoI-UN joint program on convergence. The study aims to track how MPLAD funds have flowed to women from 2004-2009 and provide recommendations to better integrate gender issues. Key findings show fund distribution under MPLAD and that guidelines do not sufficiently address gender. The analysis is based on data from MPLAD authorities and qualitative research.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The document summarizes Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's top 10 economic development policies for India. It discusses policies focused on enabling human development through education, health and child rights initiatives; social inclusion through programs for women, minorities, Scheduled Castes/Tribes; rural renewal through rural employment and infrastructure programs; transforming cities; economic resurgence; sustaining the environment; advancing science and technology; managing disasters; national security; and building international bridges. The policies aim to reduce poverty, inequality, and promote inclusive growth across sectors like education, healthcare, rural development, infrastructure, and social welfare.
The rural outreach program involves visiting rural communities and farms to collect data on health, wellbeing, social isolation, and community connectedness. The program aims to understand barriers impacting rural communities and provide support in areas like service navigation, convenient times and locations, and non-clinical service delivery. Objectives include identifying effective outreach methods, responding to cultural differences, networking with agencies, structuring programs to address barriers, and developing long-term plans to meet needs. Students conduct research to find problems in rural India and develop engineering solutions to improve livelihoods.
REVIEW OF DIFFERENT PRADHAN MANTRI(PM) YOJANA FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTCCSHAU ,Hisar
Rural development has assumed global attention especially among the developing nations. It has great significance for a country like India where majority of the population, around 65% of the people, live in rural areas. Over the years, the Indian government has introduced several schemes that have not only helped indian citizens improve their financial situations, but have also contributed to the country’s economy. These schemes are not only good for different sections of society but for the whole country. Rural areas are separately settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. Pradhan mantri schemes includes schemes for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Women and Child development, Employment, Skill development and Entrepreneurship, Education and Miscellaneous. Further in Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare it includes major schemes like [Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), Soil Health Card Scheme]. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (PMSSY), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are major Women and Child Development Schemes
The document outlines the vision for Smart Village-Smart Ward program in Andhra Pradesh, which aims to achieve holistic and sustainable development at the local level through community participation and partnerships. The key points are:
1. The program seeks to optimize outcomes of existing government programs through community empowerment and local leadership.
2. It envisions "Smart" infrastructure, services, technology, and institutions to accelerate inclusive growth within villages/wards.
3. Partnerships from public figures, organizations will guide innovations and technologies to help communities achieve 20 development commitments over 5 years to be declared a Smart Village/Ward.
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Government Programmes and Schemes For Rural DevelopmentDignesh Panchasara
The document discusses government programs and schemes for rural development in India. It outlines several key programs run by the Ministry of Rural Development, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana rural roads program, and Aajeevika National Rural Livelihoods Mission. It also provides budget figures for the Ministry of Rural Development for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, with most funds going to programs focused on employment, rural housing, and rural infrastructure development. The document concludes that the government is implementing many programs to reduce poverty, generate employment, and improve standards of living in rural areas through initiatives like building roads, housing, healthcare, and job programs.
Administrative Reforms Important Committees and Commissions; Rural Development: Institutions,
agencies and programmes; Panchayati Raj; 73rd Constitutional amendment; Urban Local
Government: Municipal governance; 74th Constitutional Amendment; National Police Commission;
Investigative agencies; Reforms in Police.National Human Rights Commission; Disaster
management; Emerging issues and challenges to Indian administration
The document discusses India relaxing its population control policies. It provides background on China's one-child policy and the reasons for its implementation and discontinuation. It then discusses India now allowing couples to have up to three children and the challenges in averting unwanted demographic shifts through policies alone.
This document discusses the changing nature of rural livelihoods in India. It notes that while India's economy has grown, poverty and hunger remain problems, especially in rural areas. Agriculture's share of GDP and employment has declined as industry and services have grown. There has been a shift from staple crops to more cash crops, which has contributed to food insecurity. Rural livelihoods now involve a variety of activities beyond just agriculture due to these economic changes.
The document discusses the Indian economy during the planning era. Key points:
- Planning was adopted after independence to accelerate growth and reduce poverty through increasing incomes. The first few decades saw 3.5-4% growth.
- Objectives of planning included expanding employment, modernizing the economy, promoting social justice and reducing inequality, ensuring sustainable growth, and achieving self-reliance.
- Five-Year Plans were the main mechanism for achieving planning objectives through targeted programs and investments. The 12th Plan aimed for faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth.
1. Perspective of Indian Economy: Indian Economy as a Developing Economy, Basic Characteristics Overview of Economic Planning, Role of Monetary policy and Fiscal Policy, Budget terminology, Economic Growth, GDP and GDP Trends, Money Supply & Inflation, Inflation trends, RBI – overview of role and functions, Capital Markets – overview of role and functions, Concept of Poverty, Estimates of Poverty, Poverty Line, Economic Reforms and Reduction of Poverty, Concept of Inclusion, Need of inclusive growth, Financial inclusion. Concept of Hard & Soft Infrastructure. Hard Infrastructure - Transport Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure, Water management infrastructure, Communication Infrastructure, Solid waste management, Earth monitoring and measuring networks. Soft Infrastructure - Governance Infrastructure, Economic infrastructure, Social infrastructure, Critical Infrastructure, Urban infrastructure, Green infrastructure, Education Infrastructure, Health Infrastructure. (6)
2. Human Resources and Economic Development : The Theory of Demographic Transition, Size and Growth Rate of Population in India, Quantitative Population Growth Differentials in Different Countries, The Sex Composition of Population, Age Composition of Population, Density of Population, Urbanization and Economic Growth in India, The Quality of Population, Population Projections (2001-2026), Demographic Dividend. Human Development in India
- The Concept and Measures of Human Development, Human development Index for Various States in India, National Human Development Report, Changing profile of GDP and employment in India, GDP, Employment and Productivity per Worker in India, Relative Shift in the Shares of NSDP and Employment in Agriculture, Industry and Services in Different States. (6)
3. Sectoral composition of Indian Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sectors, Issues in Agriculture sector in India ,land reforms, Green Revolution and agriculture policies of India , Industrial development , small scale and cottage industries, Industrial Policy, Public sector in India, Services sector in India. Areas of Market Failure and Need for State Intervention, Redefining the Role of the State, Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) Model of Development, Planning commission v/s NITI Aayog, Public Versus Private Sector Debate, Unorganised Sector and India's Informal Economy. (6)
4. Inequality and Economic Power in India: FDI, Angel Investors and Start-ups, Unicorns, M&A, Investment Models, Role of State, PPP (Public-Private Partnership), Savings and Investment Trends. Growth of Large Industrial Houses Since Independence, Growth of Monopolies and Concentration of Economic Power in India, Competition Policy and Competition Law, Growth and Inequality, India as an Economic Superpower, Growth of the Indian Middle Class, Indian MNCs : Mergers and Acquisitions, Outsourcing, Nationalism and Globalization, Small-scale and Cottage Enterprises, The Role of Small-scale Industries in India
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The document summarizes key aspects of Bangladesh's 7th Five Year Plan (FY2016-FY2020) as it relates to children and youth. It defines children and youth according to different organizations. It outlines the plan's objectives to accelerate growth and empower citizens. It discusses strategies to improve children's education, health, and provide incentives to poorer children. It also outlines strategies for youth including ensuring secondary education, vocational training, stipends for poor youth, and incorporating IT and science. The plan aims to reduce poverty, inequality, and improve lagging regions of the country.
- The document discusses Bhutan's national development planning, guided by its Gross National Happiness policy. It outlines key aspects of Bhutan's population, economy, poverty reduction efforts, governance, education, and health. It also summarizes an agriculture project funded by IFAD that aimed to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty in eastern Bhutan. The project helped increase production, income, and access to services but capacity for value addition and enterprise remains limited.
Local Economic Development through SME Development Policy Implementation (Stu...inventionjournals
This research was conducted in order to determine, describe and analyze the benefits of the implementation of the development of SMEs in Tuban and its impact on local economic development. This is because Tuban has the potential of SMEs in various sectors that still need to be developed. The method used in this study is a qualitative research through a descriptive approach to the analysis of SSM. The focus of research (1) Implementation of the policy development of SMEs in Tuban, including: local government commitment, the characteristics of the implementing agencies, as well as the type of activity and the resulting benefits. (2) the results of the development of SMEs, including: the WUB, product innovation, and the development potential of the area. (3) The influential factors include: the management system of SMEs, the character trainees, and innovation capabilities. The results showed that local governments Tuban own commitment to SMEs elicits. Department of Economy and Tourism is SKPD responsible for the development of SMEs. SME development activities already exist and is able to increase SMEs. New entrepreneurs continue to rise. Product innovation is growing. Potential areas have already begun. The quality management systems of SMEs constraint. That Trainees are less able to develop. The ability to innovate of SMEs is still low. Advice can be given referring to the results of research that has been described. Budget remains to be seen. The government should be able to hold other stakeholders. Some activities that focus on the policy needs to be given more attention. Must be created a system capable of automatically grow new entrepreneurs. Supervision on developing products that need to be considered. Keep in planning the development of the potential of using modern and environmentally friendly system. Management systems training of SMEs needs to be improved. Selection of participants to be key in training. Training provided should be able to provide the ability of SMEs to innovate.
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with the current reality. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission to make it more relevant. It establishes that institutions must evolve to keep up with a changing nation. NITI Aayog is introduced as the replacement for the Planning Commission to better
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document outlines the rationale and functions of India's new planning body called NITI Aayog, which replaces the previous Planning Commission. It notes that India has undergone significant economic, social, and demographic changes over the past 65 years that require institutions like the planning body to evolve. The key functions of NITI Aayog outlined are to 1) operationalize cooperative federalism through structured engagement between central and state governments, 2) develop a shared national development agenda and vision through state involvement, and 3) facilitate implementation of this agenda through monitoring, evaluation, and addressing gaps. NITI Aayog aims to guide development policy through building expertise, coordinating different levels of government, and harnessing global knowledge and resources.
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with the current reality. The document cites experts who have called for reforms to make the planning body more relevant. It concludes that institutions must evolve to keep up with a changing India while upholding constitutional principles and civilizational wisdom. NITI Aayog is established to fulfill
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document provides information on the major trading hubs and land landing centers for vegetables in Bangladesh. It notes that approximately 10% of vegetables are consumed at the grower level, 30% at the local level, 30% at the district level, and 30% at distant markets. The key urban districts that receive vegetables are Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Barisal, where the major urban landing centers are located. These districts receive vegetables from all over the country. The document also outlines the typical forward market vegetable value chain in Bangladesh, which includes farmers, farias, arotdars, baparis, and retailers.
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The rural outreach program involves visiting rural communities and farms to collect data on health, wellbeing, social isolation, and community connectedness. The program aims to understand barriers impacting rural communities and provide support in areas like service navigation, convenient times and locations, and non-clinical service delivery. Objectives include identifying effective outreach methods, responding to cultural differences, networking with agencies, structuring programs to address barriers, and developing long-term plans to meet needs. Students conduct research to find problems in rural India and develop engineering solutions to improve livelihoods.
REVIEW OF DIFFERENT PRADHAN MANTRI(PM) YOJANA FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTCCSHAU ,Hisar
Rural development has assumed global attention especially among the developing nations. It has great significance for a country like India where majority of the population, around 65% of the people, live in rural areas. Over the years, the Indian government has introduced several schemes that have not only helped indian citizens improve their financial situations, but have also contributed to the country’s economy. These schemes are not only good for different sections of society but for the whole country. Rural areas are separately settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. Pradhan mantri schemes includes schemes for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Women and Child development, Employment, Skill development and Entrepreneurship, Education and Miscellaneous. Further in Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare it includes major schemes like [Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), Soil Health Card Scheme]. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (PMSSY), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are major Women and Child Development Schemes
The document outlines the vision for Smart Village-Smart Ward program in Andhra Pradesh, which aims to achieve holistic and sustainable development at the local level through community participation and partnerships. The key points are:
1. The program seeks to optimize outcomes of existing government programs through community empowerment and local leadership.
2. It envisions "Smart" infrastructure, services, technology, and institutions to accelerate inclusive growth within villages/wards.
3. Partnerships from public figures, organizations will guide innovations and technologies to help communities achieve 20 development commitments over 5 years to be declared a Smart Village/Ward.
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Government Programmes and Schemes For Rural DevelopmentDignesh Panchasara
The document discusses government programs and schemes for rural development in India. It outlines several key programs run by the Ministry of Rural Development, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana rural roads program, and Aajeevika National Rural Livelihoods Mission. It also provides budget figures for the Ministry of Rural Development for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, with most funds going to programs focused on employment, rural housing, and rural infrastructure development. The document concludes that the government is implementing many programs to reduce poverty, generate employment, and improve standards of living in rural areas through initiatives like building roads, housing, healthcare, and job programs.
Administrative Reforms Important Committees and Commissions; Rural Development: Institutions,
agencies and programmes; Panchayati Raj; 73rd Constitutional amendment; Urban Local
Government: Municipal governance; 74th Constitutional Amendment; National Police Commission;
Investigative agencies; Reforms in Police.National Human Rights Commission; Disaster
management; Emerging issues and challenges to Indian administration
The document discusses India relaxing its population control policies. It provides background on China's one-child policy and the reasons for its implementation and discontinuation. It then discusses India now allowing couples to have up to three children and the challenges in averting unwanted demographic shifts through policies alone.
This document discusses the changing nature of rural livelihoods in India. It notes that while India's economy has grown, poverty and hunger remain problems, especially in rural areas. Agriculture's share of GDP and employment has declined as industry and services have grown. There has been a shift from staple crops to more cash crops, which has contributed to food insecurity. Rural livelihoods now involve a variety of activities beyond just agriculture due to these economic changes.
The document discusses the Indian economy during the planning era. Key points:
- Planning was adopted after independence to accelerate growth and reduce poverty through increasing incomes. The first few decades saw 3.5-4% growth.
- Objectives of planning included expanding employment, modernizing the economy, promoting social justice and reducing inequality, ensuring sustainable growth, and achieving self-reliance.
- Five-Year Plans were the main mechanism for achieving planning objectives through targeted programs and investments. The 12th Plan aimed for faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth.
1. Perspective of Indian Economy: Indian Economy as a Developing Economy, Basic Characteristics Overview of Economic Planning, Role of Monetary policy and Fiscal Policy, Budget terminology, Economic Growth, GDP and GDP Trends, Money Supply & Inflation, Inflation trends, RBI – overview of role and functions, Capital Markets – overview of role and functions, Concept of Poverty, Estimates of Poverty, Poverty Line, Economic Reforms and Reduction of Poverty, Concept of Inclusion, Need of inclusive growth, Financial inclusion. Concept of Hard & Soft Infrastructure. Hard Infrastructure - Transport Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure, Water management infrastructure, Communication Infrastructure, Solid waste management, Earth monitoring and measuring networks. Soft Infrastructure - Governance Infrastructure, Economic infrastructure, Social infrastructure, Critical Infrastructure, Urban infrastructure, Green infrastructure, Education Infrastructure, Health Infrastructure. (6)
2. Human Resources and Economic Development : The Theory of Demographic Transition, Size and Growth Rate of Population in India, Quantitative Population Growth Differentials in Different Countries, The Sex Composition of Population, Age Composition of Population, Density of Population, Urbanization and Economic Growth in India, The Quality of Population, Population Projections (2001-2026), Demographic Dividend. Human Development in India
- The Concept and Measures of Human Development, Human development Index for Various States in India, National Human Development Report, Changing profile of GDP and employment in India, GDP, Employment and Productivity per Worker in India, Relative Shift in the Shares of NSDP and Employment in Agriculture, Industry and Services in Different States. (6)
3. Sectoral composition of Indian Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sectors, Issues in Agriculture sector in India ,land reforms, Green Revolution and agriculture policies of India , Industrial development , small scale and cottage industries, Industrial Policy, Public sector in India, Services sector in India. Areas of Market Failure and Need for State Intervention, Redefining the Role of the State, Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) Model of Development, Planning commission v/s NITI Aayog, Public Versus Private Sector Debate, Unorganised Sector and India's Informal Economy. (6)
4. Inequality and Economic Power in India: FDI, Angel Investors and Start-ups, Unicorns, M&A, Investment Models, Role of State, PPP (Public-Private Partnership), Savings and Investment Trends. Growth of Large Industrial Houses Since Independence, Growth of Monopolies and Concentration of Economic Power in India, Competition Policy and Competition Law, Growth and Inequality, India as an Economic Superpower, Growth of the Indian Middle Class, Indian MNCs : Mergers and Acquisitions, Outsourcing, Nationalism and Globalization, Small-scale and Cottage Enterprises, The Role of Small-scale Industries in India
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The document summarizes key aspects of Bangladesh's 7th Five Year Plan (FY2016-FY2020) as it relates to children and youth. It defines children and youth according to different organizations. It outlines the plan's objectives to accelerate growth and empower citizens. It discusses strategies to improve children's education, health, and provide incentives to poorer children. It also outlines strategies for youth including ensuring secondary education, vocational training, stipends for poor youth, and incorporating IT and science. The plan aims to reduce poverty, inequality, and improve lagging regions of the country.
- The document discusses Bhutan's national development planning, guided by its Gross National Happiness policy. It outlines key aspects of Bhutan's population, economy, poverty reduction efforts, governance, education, and health. It also summarizes an agriculture project funded by IFAD that aimed to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty in eastern Bhutan. The project helped increase production, income, and access to services but capacity for value addition and enterprise remains limited.
Local Economic Development through SME Development Policy Implementation (Stu...inventionjournals
This research was conducted in order to determine, describe and analyze the benefits of the implementation of the development of SMEs in Tuban and its impact on local economic development. This is because Tuban has the potential of SMEs in various sectors that still need to be developed. The method used in this study is a qualitative research through a descriptive approach to the analysis of SSM. The focus of research (1) Implementation of the policy development of SMEs in Tuban, including: local government commitment, the characteristics of the implementing agencies, as well as the type of activity and the resulting benefits. (2) the results of the development of SMEs, including: the WUB, product innovation, and the development potential of the area. (3) The influential factors include: the management system of SMEs, the character trainees, and innovation capabilities. The results showed that local governments Tuban own commitment to SMEs elicits. Department of Economy and Tourism is SKPD responsible for the development of SMEs. SME development activities already exist and is able to increase SMEs. New entrepreneurs continue to rise. Product innovation is growing. Potential areas have already begun. The quality management systems of SMEs constraint. That Trainees are less able to develop. The ability to innovate of SMEs is still low. Advice can be given referring to the results of research that has been described. Budget remains to be seen. The government should be able to hold other stakeholders. Some activities that focus on the policy needs to be given more attention. Must be created a system capable of automatically grow new entrepreneurs. Supervision on developing products that need to be considered. Keep in planning the development of the potential of using modern and environmentally friendly system. Management systems training of SMEs needs to be improved. Selection of participants to be key in training. Training provided should be able to provide the ability of SMEs to innovate.
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with the current reality. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission to make it more relevant. It establishes that institutions must evolve to keep up with a changing nation. NITI Aayog is introduced as the replacement for the Planning Commission to better
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document outlines the rationale and functions of India's new planning body called NITI Aayog, which replaces the previous Planning Commission. It notes that India has undergone significant economic, social, and demographic changes over the past 65 years that require institutions like the planning body to evolve. The key functions of NITI Aayog outlined are to 1) operationalize cooperative federalism through structured engagement between central and state governments, 2) develop a shared national development agenda and vision through state involvement, and 3) facilitate implementation of this agenda through monitoring, evaluation, and addressing gaps. NITI Aayog aims to guide development policy through building expertise, coordinating different levels of government, and harnessing global knowledge and resources.
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with the current reality. The document cites experts who have called for reforms to make the planning body more relevant. It concludes that institutions must evolve to keep up with a changing India while upholding constitutional principles and civilizational wisdom. NITI Aayog is established to fulfill
This document outlines the rationale for transforming India's planning body from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. It notes that India has undergone significant political, economic, social and technological changes in the past 65 years. It highlights key transformations like increased population, rapid economic growth, the rise of the private sector, globalization, the evolution of states, and advances in technology. Given these changes, the Planning Commission's structures and practices are no longer aligned with current realities. The document reviews calls from experts and past leaders to reform the Planning Commission so it can better serve India's development needs. It introduces NITI Aayog as the replacement institution to guide development in a changing India.
This document provides information on the major trading hubs and land landing centers for vegetables in Bangladesh. It notes that approximately 10% of vegetables are consumed at the grower level, 30% at the local level, 30% at the district level, and 30% at distant markets. The key urban districts that receive vegetables are Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Barisal, where the major urban landing centers are located. These districts receive vegetables from all over the country. The document also outlines the typical forward market vegetable value chain in Bangladesh, which includes farmers, farias, arotdars, baparis, and retailers.
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The document provides information about various topics:
1. It summarizes the key details about Geetanjali Shree becoming the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize for her novel "Tomb of Sand" which was originally written in Hindi.
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The Quad nations are planning a maritime surveillance initiative to track illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region and push back against Chinese overfishing. The initiative will utilize existing surveillance centers in Singapore, India, and the Pacific and bring them together under a single tracking system. It is aimed especially at massive fishing by Chinese trawlers, which are responsible for 80-95% of illegal fishing in the region. The initiative will likely use India's Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region, located in Gurugram, which already coordinates with countries on maritime issues and acts as a repository for maritime data.
Mozambique has reported its first case of wild poliovirus in 30 years after a child contracted the disease. This is the country's first case since 1992 and the second imported case in Southern Africa this year, with an earlier outbreak reported in Malawi. Wild poliovirus is now only endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Reserve Bank of India will transfer Rs 30,307 crore as surplus to the government for the fiscal year ended March 2022, down 69% from the previous year due to increased interest paid to banks. A glitch in Voyager 1's attitude control system is causing the spacecraft to send strange data, puzzling engineers over 45 years since its launch on a mission to explore the outer planets that
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
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4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. World Happiness Report:
Context:
India may be one of the fastest growing economies of the world, but it is among the least
happy countries.
Ahead of the UN International
Day of Happiness, observed
on March 20, the World
Happiness Report 2022
ranked India 136th — tenth
from the bottom of the list.
The World Happiness Report:
The World Happiness Report is a publication of the Sustainable Development Solutions
Network powered by the Gallup World Poll data.
The report, which is in its tenth year, uses global survey data to report on how
people evaluate their own lives, besides economic and social parameters.
The rankings are based on average data of a three-year period of 2019-2021.
World Happiness Report evaluates levels of happiness by taking into account factors
such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each
nation.
Highlights of the report:
1. Finland topped the list for the fifth time in a row, according to the 10th edition of the
World Happiness Report.
2. Finland was followed by Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
3. Among other western countries, while the United States managed to bag the 16th
position, Britain was ranked 17th and France 20th.
4. India continued to fare poorly in the world happiness index, with its position
marginally improving to 136 as against last year’s 139.
5. Among the South Asian nations, only Taliban-ruled Afghanistan fared worse than
India.
6. Afghanistan was named the most unhappy country in the world, ranking last on
the index of 146 countries.
7. Nepal (84), Bangladesh (94), Pakistan (121) and Sri Lanka (127) managed to get
better ranks in the list.
8. The Happiness report also stated that India was one among the countries that
witnessed, over the past 10 years, a fall in life evaluations by more than a full point
on the 0 to 10 scale.
Significance:
Over the years, happiness has become a key metric to track for not just countries but
corporates as well.
3. The goal behind the report is to identify key determinants of well-being.
This information is expected to help countries to craft policies aimed at achieving
happier societies.
Interconnections between law, governance and happiness: Why do these
connections matter?
Happiness has come to be accepted as a goal of public policy. And this discourse
has given a fillip to a new narrative where the interconnections between law,
governance and happiness are being searched.
Experiences from several nations confirm that the countries with higher GDP and
higher per capita income are not necessarily the happiest countries and there exists
a link between the state of happiness and rule of law.
The WHRs, over the years, confirmed that people tend to have:
Poor mental health.
A low score of subjective well-being.
Poor perception about the governance and law and order, despite high income
levels.
MGNREGA:
Context:
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has
submitted its report on the functioning of the
MGNREGA to the Lok Sabha.
Challenges/concerns highlighted:
There has always been a hike in the revised estimate over the budget estimate in
the past.
Delay in the release of funds.
Wide disparity in the wage rate between one state to another.
Fake job cards, widespread corruption and late uploading of muster rolls.
Recommendations made:
1. Increasing the number of guaranteed working days from 100 to at least 150.
2. Increase the permissible work taking into account the local geographical terrain and
local requirements.
3. The government should relook at its calculation and suitably approach the ministry of
finance for higher allocation of funds in order to speed up the pace of rural
development schemes for dearth of budget.
Need for reforms:
4. As per the latest economic survey:
Demand for work under MGNREGA scheme has dropped from the peak of the first
lockdown, but is still higher than pre-COVID levels.
The highest demand for work under the scheme was seen in States which are
usually the destination of migrant workers, rather than source States.
About MGNREGA:
The scheme was introduced in 2005 as a social measure that guarantees “the right to
work”.
The key tenet of this social measure and labour law is that the local government will
have to legally provide at least 100 days of wage employment in rural India to
enhance their quality of life.
Key objectives:
1. Generation of paid rural employment of not less than 100 days for each worker who
volunteers for unskilled labour.
5. 2. Proactively ensuring social inclusion by strengthening the livelihood base of rural
poor.
3. Creation of durable assets in rural areas such as wells, ponds, roads and canals.
4. Reduce urban migration from rural areas.
5. Create rural infrastructure by using untapped rural labour.
The following are the eligibility criteria for receiving the benefits under MGNREGA
scheme:
1. Must be Citizen of India to seek MGNREGA benefits.
2. Job seeker has completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
3. The applicant must be part of a local household (i.e. application must be made with
local Gram Panchayat).
4. Applicants must volunteer for unskilled labour.
Implementation of the scheme:
1. Within 15 days of submitting the application or from the day work is demanded, wage
employment will be provided to the applicant.
2. Right to get unemployment allowance in case employment is not provided within
fifteen days of submitting the application or from the date when work is sought.
3. Social Audit of MGNREGA works is mandatory, which lends to accountability and
transparency.
4. The Gram Sabha is the principal forum for wage seekers to raise their voices and
make demands.
5. It is the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat which approves the shelf of works
under MGNREGA and fix their priority.
Scheme for Women Farmers:
Context:
In order to familiarize women with the latest techniques in agriculture and allied
sectors, trainings are being imparted to women farmers under schemes of Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Rural Development.
The guidelines of the various beneficiary-oriented schemes of the Department of
Agriculture & Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), provide that States
and other Implementing Agencies to incur atleast 30% expenditure on women
farmers.
Following schemes have specific components for the welfare of women farmres:
1. National Food Security Mission,
2. National Mission on Oilseed & Oil Palm,
3. National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture,
4. Sub-Mission for Seed and Planting Material,
5. Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization and
6. 6. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP):
The Department of Rural Development, launched a specific scheme namely ‘Mahila Kisan
Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)’.
It is a subcomponent of DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National
Rural Livelihoods Mission).
This scheme is being implemented since 2011.
Objectives: To empower women by making systematic investments to enhance
their participation and productivity, as also create sustainable livelihoods of rural
women.
Implementation: The program is implemented in project mode through State Rural
Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) as Project Implementing Agencies.
Need for promotion of women farmer:
Agriculture support system in India strengthens the exclusion of women from their
entitlements as agriculture workers and cultivators.
Rural women form the most productive work force in the economy of majority of the
developing nations including India. More than 80% of rural women are engaged in
agriculture activities for their livelihoods.
About 20 per cent of farm livelihoods are female headed due to widowhood,
desertion, or male emigration.
Most of the women-headed households are not able to access extension services,
farmers support institutions and production assets like seed, water, credit, subsidy
etc. As agricultural workers, women are paid lower wage than men.
India and the Arctic:
Context:
The government has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy with an aim to combat climate change
and protect the environment.
India holds one of the 13 positions as the Observer in the Arctic Council.
Policy:
The Indian Arctic policy is built on six central pillars:
1. Science and research.
2. Environmental protection.
3. Economic and human development.
4. Transportation and connectivity.
5. Governance and international cooperation.
6. National capacity building.
Highlights of the Policy:
7. 1. The policy commits to expanding scientific research, “sustainable tourism” and
mineral oil and gas exploration in the Arctic region.
2. It spells out goals in India’s Arctic Mission such as to better understand the scientific
and climate-related linkages between the Arctic and the Indian monsoons.
3. It also seeks to harmonise polar research with the third pole (the Himalayas) and to
advance the study and understanding of the Arctic within India.
4. The policy calls for exploration opportunities for responsible exploration of natural
resources and minerals from the Arctic and identifying opportunities for investment in
Arctic infrastructure in areas such as “offshore exploration/mining, ports, railways
and airports.
Arctic region:
The Arctic region comprises the Arctic Ocean and parts of countries such as
Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Russia, USA (Alaska), Finland, Sweden
and Iceland.
These countries together form the core of the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental
forum. The region is home to almost four million inhabitants, of which, about one-
tenth are indigenous people.
India’s engagement in the Arctic:
India’s engagement with the Arctic began when it signed the Svalbard Treaty
in February 1920 in Paris between Norway, the US, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Ireland, and the British overseas Dominions and
Sweden concerning Spitsbergen. Ever since then, India has been closely monitoring
all the developments in the Arctic region.
India initiated its Arctic research program in 2007 with a focus on climate change
in the region. The objectives included studying teleconnections between Arctic
climate and Indian monsoon, to characterize sea ice in the Arctic using satellite data,
to estimate the effect on global warming.
India already has a research station in the Arctic, Himadri, for the research work.
Significance of arctic study for India:
Though none of India’s territory directly falls in the Arctic region, it is a crucial area
as the Arctic influences atmospheric, oceanographic and biogeochemical
cycles of the earth’s ecosystem.
Due to climate change, the region faces the loss of sea ice, ice caps, and
warming of the ocean which in turn impacts the global climate.
The frigid Arctic, which keeps losing ice due to global warming, is one of the
batteries feeding the variations in Indian monsoons.
Cheetah reintroduction project:
Context:
8. The cheetah, which became extinct in India after Independence, is all set to return with the
Union Government launching an action plan.
Under the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’, 50 of these big cats will be
introduced in the next five years.
The action plan was launched at the 19th meeting of the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA).
What is reintroduction and why reintroduce Cheetah now?
‘Reintroduction’ of a species means releasing it in an area where it is capable of
surviving.
Reintroductions of large carnivores have increasingly been recognised as a strategy
to conserve threatened species and restore ecosystem functions.
The cheetah is the only large carnivore that has been extirpated, mainly by over-
hunting in India in historical times.
India now has the economic ability to consider restoring its lost natural heritage for
ethical as well as ecological reasons.
Facts:
The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is one of the oldest of the big cat species, with
ancestors that can be traced back more than five million years to the Miocene era.
The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
African Cheetah is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah —
which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN
Red List, and is believed to survive only in Iran.
Cheetah reintroduction programme in India:
The Wildlife Institute of India at Dehradun had prepared a ₹260-crore cheetah re-
introduction project seven years ago.
India has plans to reintroduce cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur and
Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal region.
This could be the world’s first inter-continental cheetah translocation project.
Reasons for extinction:
The reasons for extinction can all be traced to man’s interference. Problems like
human-wildlife conflict, loss of habitat and loss of prey, and illegal trafficking, have
decimated their numbers.
The advent of climate change and growing human populations have only made
these problems worse.
With less available land for wildlife, species that require vast home range like the
cheetah are placed in competition with other animals and humans, all fighting over
less space.
9. What has the Supreme Court said?
The 2013 order of the Supreme Court quashed plans to introduce African cheetahs in India
and more specifically at Kuno national park in Madhya Pradesh.
African cheetahs are not required to perform the role of the top predator in these
habitats when the site (Kuno) that they have identified already has a resident
population of leopards, transient tigers and is also the site for the translocation of
Asiatic lions as ordered by the Supreme Court.
Last year (2021), the Supreme Court lifted its seven-year-long stay on a proposal to
introduce African Cheetahs from Namibia into the Indian habitat.
FAME India scheme:
Context:
Under FAME-India Scheme, incentives are provided to buyers of electric vehicles in
the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles.
As per the information received from Department of Revenue, at present the GST
rate on electric vehicles is 5%.
The GST rates are prescribed based on the recommendations of the GST Council.
Electric vehicles are already at the lowest rate slab of 5%.
Following steps have been taken by the Government for adoption of electric vehicles
in the country:
The Government on 12th May, 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) in the country in
order to bring down prices of battery in the country. Drop in battery price will result in
cost reduction of electric vehicles.
GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%; GST on chargers/
charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced that battery-
operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit
requirements.
MoRTH issued a notification advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn
will help reduce the initial cost of EVs.
About FAME India scheme:
FAME-India Scheme is implementing by Department of Heavy Industry in order to promote
manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth
of the same.
FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies.
(FAME-India) Scheme proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public
transport and seeks to encourage adoption of EVs by way of market creation and
demand aggregation.
10. It is being implemented in two phases:
1. Phase-I [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric Vehicles in India]
from 1st April 2015.
2. The Phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric
Vehicles.
FAME-India Scheme Phase-I:
Under Phase-I of FAME-India Scheme, the Government has supported about 500
charging stations to establish electric vehicle charging stations in the country.
Out of about 500 charging stations sanctioned under Phase-I of FAME-India
Scheme about 230 charging stations have been installed.
Further, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the Ministry of Power
has deployed 65 public charging stations for EVs in the country.
FAME-India Scheme Phase-II:
11. FAME 2 scheme aims to boost electric mobility and increase the number of electric
vehicles in commercial fleets.
The government will provide the incentives for electric buses, three-wheelers and
four-wheelers to be used for commercial purposes.
The centre will invest in setting up charging stations, with the active participation of
public sector units and private players.
Projects for charging infrastructure will include those needed to extend electrification
for running vehicles such as pantograph charging and flash charging.
FAME 2 will also encourage interlinking of renewable energy sources with charging
infrastructure.
Need of the hour:
India needs auto industry’s active participation to ease electric mobility transition.
The auto and battery industries could collaborate to enhance customer awareness
and promote domestic manufacturing.
Government needs to focus on a phased manufacturing plan to promote EVs,
provide fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for phased manufacturing of EVs and
batteries.