Economy of Rajasthan

Paper Code: 
ECO 602(B)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Objective: 

1.    To study the important aspects of the economy of Rajasthan; and
2.    To understand and evaluate the position of Rajasthan with respect to other states and nation as a whole.

9.00
Unit I: 
Population

•    Size and growth;
•    Causes of over population;
•    Importance of demographic indicators-Sex ratio,  Density, Literacy Rate, Rural Urban Population;
•    Occupational Structure of Population;
•    Population Policy of Rajasthan.

9.00
Unit II: 
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry

•    Land Utilization;
•    Cropping Pattern and Major Crops;
•    Major Irrigation projects;
•    Importance of Animal Husbandry;
•    Dairy development Programmes;
•    Constraints in Agricultural Development.
 

9.00
Unit III: 
Industry & Natural Resources

•    Minerals, Forests, land and Water resources- a brief  review;
•    Growth and Location of Industries;
•    Small Scale and Cottage Industries- importance and problems;
•    Role of RFC, RIICO, RAJSICO in the industrial development of the State;
•    Constraints in Industrial Development.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Important Areas of Concern

•    Poverty-Magnitude and Poverty Alleviation Programmes;
•    Unemployment-Nature and Employment Generation Progammes;
•    Droughts and Famines- Short Term and Long Term Drought Management Strategies;
•    Tourism-Problems and Prospects.

9.00
Unit V: 
Economic Planning and Position of Rajasthan in Indian Economy

•    Planning -Objectives and Achievements;
•    Tenth Five Year Plan of Rajasthan;
•    Position of Rajasthan in Indian Economy with respect to - Size of Population, Area, Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure- social and economic.
 

Essential Readings: 

1.    Nathuramka, L.N., Economy of Rajasthan (latest edition), College Book House, Jaipur.

References: 

1.    Bhalla, L.R., Geography of Rajasthan (latest edition), Kuldeep publication, Jaipur.
2.    India Development Report. (latest)
3.    Some facts about Rajasthan, Deptt. Of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Raj.
4.    Census Report 2001.

 

Academic Session: 
2018-19
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