Economic-Development

Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.

Investment is defined as the total value of capital goods produced in the economy (which is also called capital formation) plus net of export and imp…

‘Investment in Infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.’ Discuss in the light of India’s experience.

Infrastructure has been recognized as one of the most important enablers of economic growth. The significance of infrastructure creation has all the …

How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?

Land reform usually refers to redistribution of land from rich to poor. More broadly, it includes regulation of ownership, operation, leasing, sales …

Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.

Food processing is a sunrise sector in India and is recognized as a Special Focus Sector in the National Manufacturing Policy. It has great potential…

What are the challenges and opportunities of the food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

Food processing is a sunrise industry in India and is increasingly seen as a potential source for driving the rural economy as it brings about synerg…

What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make the food grain distribution system more effective?

Public Distribution System (PDS) is a poverty alleviation programme, contributing towards the welfare of poorer sections by providing them adequate q…

What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?

Govt. of India in 2013 enacted The National Food Security Act to provide subsidized food grains to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban p…

Elaborate the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.

The project aims to fulfil the watershed component of the PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMSKY) and ensure access to irrigation to every farm (Har Khet Ko…

How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?

Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a farming practice that involves integration of solo agriculture system with livestock, aquaculture, forestry or o…

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios.

According to the 2011 census, per capita water availability has declined from 5177 cubic meters in 1951 to 1545 cubic meters. This calls for some urg…

What are the major factors responsible for making the rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success, how has this system become bane in India?

Just after independence India faced a critical shortage of food supply. This called for the "Green Revolution" in the agriculture sector in…

What are the main constraints in transport & marketing of agricultural produce in India?

India produces thousands of agricultural products which are traded and transported within the States, across the States and exported outside India al…

How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?

India is facing a harsh water crisis due to inefficient utilisation in the agriculture sector, industrial and human waste and lack of proper governme…

What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide the opportunity for crop diversification?

Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm. In India crop diversifi…

The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget making during the post liberalisation period. Clarify it.

The public expenditure management (PEM) is an instrument of state policy whose objective is to have overall fiscal discipline, allocative efficiency,…

Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?

Potential GDP is the real value of goods and services that can be produced when a country's factors of production are fully employed. It is the m…

Distinguish between capital budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these budgets.

As per article 112 of the Constitution, the budget must distinguish the expenditures on revenue account from other expenditures (capital account). Th…

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines Inclusive growth as the economic growth that is distributed fairly across socie…

Explain intra-generational and intergenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Inclusive growth is economic growth that creates opportunity for all segments of the population and distributes the dividends of increased prosperity…

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

According to the Economic Survey 2018-2019, Indian economy has witnessed a gradual transition from a period of high and variable inflation to a more …