Rural Development Textbook - Farming, Credit, and Organic Farming PDF

5 - understand rural development and the major issues associated with it - appreciate how crucial the development of rural areas is for India's overall development - understand the critical role of credit and marketing systems in rural development - learn about the importance of...

5 - understand rural development and the major issues associated with it - appreciate how crucial the development of rural areas is for India's overall development - understand the critical role of credit and marketing systems in rural development - learn about the importance of diversification of productive activities to sustain livelihoods - understand the significance of organic farming in sustainable development. 2024-25 [Introduction]{.smallcaps} ========================== [What]{.smallcaps} [is]{.smallcaps} [Rural]{.smallcaps} [Development?]{.smallcaps} ================================================================================== - Development of human resources including - literacy, more specifically, female literacy, education and skill development - health, addressing both sanitation and public health - Land reforms - Development of the productive resources of each locality - Infrastructure development like electricity, irrigation, credit, marketing, transport facilities including construction of village roads and feeder roads to nearby highways, facilities for agriculture research and extension, and information dissemination - Special measures for alleviation of poverty and bringing about significant improvement in the living conditions of the weaker sections of the population emphasising access to productive employment opportunities [Credit and Marketing in Rural Areas]{.smallcaps} ================================================= 77 [Agricultural Market System]{.smallcaps} ======================================== [Diversification]{.smallcaps} [into]{.smallcaps} [Productive]{.smallcaps} [Activities]{.smallcaps} ================================================================================================== [Sustainable]{.smallcaps} [Development]{.smallcaps} [and]{.smallcaps} ===================================================================== [Conclusion]{.smallcaps} ========================  1. What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development. 2. Discuss the importance of credit in rural development. 3. Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor. 4. Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets. 5. Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods? 6. Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India. 7. What do you mean by agricultural marketing? 8. Mention some obstacles that hinder the mechanism of agricultural marketing. 9. What are the alternative channels available for agricultural marketing? Give some examples. 10. Distinguish between 'Green Revolution' and 'Golden Revolution'. 11. Do you think various measures taken by the government to improve agricultural marketing are sufficient? Discuss. 12. Explain the role of non-farm employment in promoting rural diversification. 13. Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification. 14. 'Information technology plays a very significant role in achieving sustainable development and food security' --- comment. 15. What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development? 16. Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming. 17. Enlist some problems faced by farmers during the initial years of organic farming. 18. "Jan-Dhan-Yojna helps in the rural development." Do you agree with this statement? Explain.