Insitute of Economics and Management studies

  Agricultural  and Industrial  policy in India Ugc Net Economics  National Agriculture Policy, 2000 The Government of India announced a National Agriculture Policy on July 28, 2000. This policy aims to attain: (i) growth rate in excess of 4% per annum in the agriculture sector, (ii) growth, that is based on conservation of soil, water and biodiversity, (iii) growth with equality, (iv) growth that is demand driven and caters, the small markets and maximises benefits from exports of agricultural products in the face of the challenges arising, from economic liberalisation and globalisation, The important characteristic features of this policy are as follows: (1) Privatisation of agriculture and price protection of farmers in the post QR (Qualitative Restriction) regime would be part of the government’s strategy to synergise agricultural growth. The main focus is on use of resources and technology, adequate availability, of credit to the farmers and protecting them from seasonal and price

   Adam Smith theory of Economic development    Economic Development? Economic Development is the creation of wealth from which community benefits are realized. It is more than a jobs program, it’s an investment in growing your economy and enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for all residents. Economic development means different things to different people. On a broad scale, anything a community does to foster and create a healthy economy can fall under the auspice of economic development. Today’s economic development professionals are trying harder than ever to define their field in terms that are more concrete and salient to policymakers, the public, and other professionals. There are probably as many definitions for economic development as there are people who practice it. Below is CALED’s definition as published in the Economic Development Handbook: From a public perspective, local economic development involves the allocation of limited resources – land, labor, capitol and