Economy of Rajasthan

Paper Code: 
ECO 602(B)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To orient the students with the various aspects of the economy of Rajasthan.

2. To explain the role of agricultural and industrial sectors in the growth of Rajasthan.

3. To discuss the important areas of concern related to poverty, unemployment and droughts and famines in Rajasthan.

9.00
Unit I: 
Population
  • Size and growth;
  • Causes of overpopulation;
  • Importance of demographic indicators-Sex ratio, Density, Literacy Rate, Rural Urban Population;
  • Occupational Structure of Population;
  • Population Policy of Rajasthan, 2000
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, land and Water resources- a brief review;
  • Growth and Location of Industries; 
  • Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises 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: 
Welfare Schemes and State Finance Commission
  • Welfare Schemes: MCSBY, MNDJY, PYBI, BPBY, AKBY 
  • State Finance Commission
  • Position of Rajasthan in Indian Economy with respect to - Size of Population, Area, Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure- social and economic.
Essential Readings: 

Nathuramka, L.N., Economy of Rajasthan , RBD Publications, 14th Edition, 2021.

References: 

1. Bhalla, L.R., Geography of Rajasthan, Kuldeep publication, 14th Edition, 2021.

2. Pamecha, S., Punjabi, P.K. and Jain P, Economy of Rajasthan (Developmental Aspects). Himanshu Publications, 2013.

Academic Session: 
2022-23
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