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AC 11 -05-2017
Item No. 4.114
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
BOARD OF STUDIES IN RUAL DEVELOPMENT
(AD-HOC)
SYLLABUS AS PER CBCS FOR
M.A IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SEMISTER III & IV)
W.E.F. ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 -18
AS PASSED IN ACADEMIC COUNCIL HELD ON: 11.05.2017
(Agenda Item No. 4.114)
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1 Title of the Course M.A. in Rural Development
2 Course Code MARD
3 Preamble / Scope: After complet ing this course, the students will be able to work in
the area of rural development at various settings.
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Objective of Course / Learning Outcome : To acquaint students with the field of rural
development, impart knowledge, skills and attitude to be a rural development
professional.
5 Eligibility : Any Graduate.
6 Fee Structure: As per University norms. Rs. 7,200/ - at present.
7 No. of Lectures 4 courses per semester
8 No. of Practical NIL
9 Duration of the Course Two Years
10 Notional ho urs 90 Hrs.
11 No. of Students per Batch : 40
Selection : Merit based.
Assessment : As per the University norms
Syllabus Details : Total Credits - 96. Syllabus enclosed.
Title of the Unit : As per Syllabus
Title of the Sub -Unit : As per Syllabus
Semester wise Theory : As per Syllabus
Semester wise List of Pr actical : As per Syllabus
Question Paper Pattern : As per University of Mumbai rules
Pattern of Practical Exam : As per Syllabus
Scheme of Evaluation of Project / Internship : In the IV Semester
List of Suggested Reading : As per Syllabus
List of Websites : As per Syllabus
List of You -Tube Videos :NIL
List of MOOCs : NIL 12
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Essentials Elements of the Syllabus
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Date: 09.05.2017
Signature:
Name of BOS Chairperson : Dr. Chandrakant Puri
Sr. No.
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Particulars
1 Title of the
Course M. A. in Rural Development
2 Eligibility for Admission Graduate from any discipline.
3 Passing Marks 40%
4 Ordinances / Regulations (
if any) ---
5 No. of Years / Semesters Two years / Four S emester.
6 Level P.G.
7 Pattern Semester
8 Status New as per CBCS.
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2017 -18. AC___________
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. in Rural Development
Syllabus for Semester –III & IV
(Choice Based Credit System)
With effect from the Academic Year: 2017 -2018
SEMESTER -III
Elective basket -I
(compulsory )
[Credits -6] Elective basket -II
(choose any one)
[Credits -6] Elective basket -III
(choose any one)
[Credits -6] Elective basket -IV
(choose any one)
[Credits -6]
Research
Methodolo gy for Rural
Development
(MARD 3.1) Development of
Fishery
(MARD 3.2) Horticulture and
Rural Development
(MARD 3.5) Rural Resource
Management
(MARD 3.8)
Agriculture and Rural
Development
(MARD 3.3) Dairy and Animal
Husbandry and
Rural Development
(MARD 3.6) Agro Tourism and
Rural Development
(MARD 3.9)
Entrepreneurship and
Rural Management
(MARD 3.4) Development of
Socially Excluded
Communities
(MARD 3.7) Gender Studies
(MARD 3.10)
TOTAL CREDITS : 24
SEMESTER -IV
Project based course -
1
Credits -8 Project based course -
1I
Credits -6 Optional Choices
Basket -1
Credits -6
( Skill workshop
component)
Choose any one Optional Choice
Basket –II
Inter disciplinary
Credits -4
Research project with
dissertation
(MARD 4.1) Internship with CBO/
NGO / Government /
Corporate sector
(MARD 4.2) Development
Communication
Skills (MARD 4.3) Disaster Management
(MARD 4.5)
Leadership
Development Skills
(MARD 4.4)
Human Rights and
Vulnerable G roups
(MARD 4.6)
TOTAL CREDITS : 24
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EXAMINATION PATTERN:
External 60
Internal -40
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Each question carries 10 Marks
Attempt any FIVE questions from Question No. 1 to 7.
Question Number 8 is compulsory which consists of short notes. Write any TWO
out of FOUR short notes of 5 marks each.
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UNIVERSITY OF MU MBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR RURAL
DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.1
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objective
1. To introduce the learner to the field of social research and research process.
2. To help learner identify various research designs and sampling techniques .
3. To introduce the learner with tools and techniques or data collection.
4. To provide basic skills in literature review, developing research proposal and tools of data
Collection
Unit Content No. of hours
I Introduction to Social Science Research
a) Meaning of Social Research
b) Importance of Research in Rural Development.
c) Ethical Issues in social science Research
05
II Research Designs
a) Exploratory
b) Descriptive
c) Experimental
d) Diagnostic
- Exploratory, Experimental and Descriptive
research design
10
III Research Process
a) Problem Identification/Problem formulation
b) Literature Survey and Review
c) Selection of a Research Problem
d) Specification of Research Questions
e) Rationale and Study Objectives
f) Hypothesis
g) Concepts and V ariables
h) Research Design
i) Data Collection
j) Data Analysis
k) Interpretation of data and report writing .
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IV Sampling
a) Meaning of Sampling, purpose
b) Types of Sampling , Probability Sampling , Non
Probability Sampling .
c) Key Terms, Universe sample, sampling tr am,
sampling unity, target, population etc.
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V, Tools and Techniques of Data Collection
a) Distinction between Primary and Secondary Data
b) Structured Interview Schedule
c) Semi Structured Schedule
d) Case study
e) Focused Group Discussion
f) Observation
g) PRA
h) RRA
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VI Data Analysis & Report Writing
a) Data Processing, Data Editing, Categorization,
Code
b) Book, Data -Entry, use of SPSS for data
processing
c) Frequency Distributio ns, Percentages, Data
Analysis,
d) Interpretation, Discussion, Report Writing.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Develop a re search proposal 2 0
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References:
Ahuja Ram, Research Methods, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, (Reprint,2017)
Patkar Vivek, Sanshodhan Maragavaril Pravas (Marathi), 2007,
Kothari C R, Research Methodology: Methods & Te chniques, New Age International
Publisher, New Delhi, 1990.
Babbie, E (ed) 2004, The Practice of Social Research, Thomson Wadsworth, Belmont
(USA).
Champion, D.J. (ed) 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research, Macmillan Publishing
Company, New York.
Costello, P.J.M. 2003, Action Research Continuum, London. Clarke, A., 2003,
Evaluation Research Sage Publications, New Delhi
Singleton, R.A.Straits, B.C. (ed), 1999,Approaches to Social Research
Whyte, W.F (ed), 1991 Participatory Action Research Sage Publica tions, London.
Young, P.V. (4th ed), Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood
Cliff, New Jersey.
Cochran, W.G., 1972, Sampling Techniques, Wiley Eastern Private Ltd., New Delhi.
Champion, D. J., 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Res earch, Macmillan Publishing Co.,
New York.10)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.2
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
OBJECTIVES
1. To understand concepts related to Fishery and its role in Rural Development
2. To teach the management and technology for various types of Fishery
Unit Content No. o f hours
I FISH ERY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
a) Concept of Fishery
b) Nature and Scope of Fishery
c) Significance of Fishery in Rural Development
d) Nutrition Value of F ishes
e) Methods of Capturing Fishes
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II ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY
a) Historical Background of Fishery
b) Changing Nature of Fishery in India
c) Problems of Fishery in India
d) Government Policies for Fishery
e) Various Schemes for Fishery Development
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III MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR FRESH
WATER FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Fresh Water Fishes
b) Necessary Factors for Fresh Water Fishery
c) Preparation and Cultivation of Ponds
d) Structure and layout plan for Fresh Water Farming
e) Food Management for Fresh W ater Fishes
f) Harvesting and Marketing of Fishes.
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IV MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR BRACKISH
WATER FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Brackish Water Fishes
b) Necessary Factors for Brackish Water Fishery
c) Preparation and Cultiva tion of Ponds in Brackish Wate r
Fishery
d) Structure and Layout Plan for Brackish Water Fishery
e) Food Management for Brackish Water Fishery
f) Harvesting & Marketing of Fishes.
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V MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR MARINE
WATER FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Marine Water Fishes.
b) Necessa ry Factors for Marine Water Fishery
c) Various Methods and Skill of catching fishes
d) Various techniques and skill for Modern /Machinate
Fishery
e) Fish Processing techniques and skill
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VI FISHERY MANAGEMENT
a) Hatchery Technology & Management
b) Cold Storage – Mana gement and Technology
c) Fishery Marketing Management
d) Management of Fishermen Co -Operative Society
e) Marketing Management of Fishery Products
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Field Work (any one of the following) 20
a) Study of fresh water fish farming project
b) Participation in Managing Shrimp Farming Project
c) Participation in Management of Fishermen Co -operative Society
d) Project Report Preparation under NCDC
e) Preparing Project report of Fish Farming
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References:
1. Costal Aquaculture Authority, (Govern ment of India, Chennai)
Compendium of Act, Rules, Guidelines and Notifications, 2005.
2. National Aquaculture Sector, Overview India, Country Sector Overview India,
(Aquaculture Sector, Overview – India), History and General Overview.
3. Development of Costal Aq uaculture Chapter X, Costal Agro – Aqua Farming,
BSKKV, Dapoli
4. Statistics of Marine Product Exports 2005. By The Marine Products Export
Development Authority.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.3
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
OBJECTIVES:
1. To Understand the Importance of Agricultural Sector in Indian Economy & Rural
Development
2. To Study the Various Trends of Agriculture
3. To Understand the Contemporary Situation of Agriculture in India .
Unit Content No. of hours
I Agriculture & Rural Development
a) Concept of Agriculture
b) Nature of Agriculture
c) Feature of Agriculture
d) Scope & Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy & Rural
Development
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II Agriculture Productivity :
a) Concept of Agriculture Productivity
b) Causes of low Agriculture Productivity in India
c) Consequences of low Agriculture Productivity
d) Measures to Increase Agriculture Productivity
10
III Horticulture :
a) Concept of Horticulture
b) Nature of Horticulture
c) Significance of Horticulture in Rural Development
d) Various Techniques used in Horticulture
10
IV Agricultural inputs
a) Role and significance of Agricultural Inputs
b) Seed and Grafting
c) Fertilizer : Organic and Che mical
d) Agricultural Equipment
e) Irrigation
10
V Agricul tural Research
a) Importance of Agricultural Research
b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
c) Agricultural Universities
d) Krishi Vigyan Kendra
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VI Tread s in Agriculture
a) Organic Farming
b) Green House
c) Tissue Culture
d) Sustainable Agriculture
10
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Evaluat ion Pattern
External 6 0
Internal 40
A) Field Work (any one of the following) 20
To understand the problems of Agriculture
To study the Agrarian Crisis and suggest measures
Visit Agricultural University / Krushi Vidyan Kend ra & write a report
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Mishra & Puri, Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House (1998)
2. Salunkhe, D.K. & Desai B., Krishi Udyog Ani Gramin Vikas (Marathi)
3. Vyas A.K., An Introduction to Agriculture, Printwell Publisher, Jaipur (1994).
4. Dantawala M.L., Indian Agriculture Development since Independence, Oxford & HB
Publishing Co -op Ltd.
5. Mamoria, C.B. & Tripathi, B.B., Agricultural Promblem in India, Kitab Mahal, (1991)
6. Mukherji, N.G., Hand Book of Indian Agriculture, Prinwell Publisher, Jaipur (1994)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RURAL MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.4
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objectives:
1) To understand various concepts related to entrepreneurship
2) To give inputs on initiat ing and managing micro entrepreneurship and SHG
3) To learn various elements on book keeping in costing and audit
4) To learn skills in rural development and human resource management
Unit Content No. of Hours
I Entrepreneurship Development
a) Economic activity and livelihoods
b) Profession / Employment / Self -employment
c) Entrepreneur – characteristics
d) Vision, leadership, motivation, planning, etc.
e) Micro enterprise –Concept and features
f) Selection of a appropriate business option
g) Steps in setting up a micro enterpris e 10
II Micro -Enterprise Promotion and Management
a) Micro enterprise – features
b) Management concepts: Planning – Organizing – Co-ordination –
Controlling
c) Resource management (4Ms) – money, material, men and
machineries
d) Micro credit and planning
e) Banks: nature , types, formalities & procedures
f) Project report preparation and appraisal 10
III Self-Help Group Promotion and Management
a) Self-Help Groups formation stages
b) Government Policies, Programmes and role in development of
SHGs.
c) Role of NGOs
d) Savings and Credit Operations
e) Empowerment of Poor and Marginalized Women through SHGs
f) Monitoring and Evaluation of SHGs
g) Impact Assessment of Savings and Credit Programms
h) Problems and Prospects of SHGs 10
IV Book -keeping, Costing and Audit
a) Elements of Bookkeeping
b) Books: Jou rnal, Ledger, etc.
c) Recording techniques
d) Maintenance of books for micro enterprise
e) Cost: nature and types
f) Cost measurement and control measures
g) Audit 10
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References :
Battacharya S.N. : Rural Industrialization in India
Bagli V : Khadi and Village Industries in the Indian Economy
Kripalani J.B. : Gandhia n Thought
Vasant Desai : Organization and Management of Small Scale Industries
Sundaram J.B. : Rural Rurai Industrial Development K.V.I.C. : Khadi and Village
Industries
The Gandhian Approach Vasant Desai : Problems and Prospects of Small Scale Industri es
in IndiaV Rural Marketing
a) Marketing: nature and principles
b) Local market survey for understanding market needs
c) Understanding customers and maintenance of relations
d) Value addition measures
e) Packaging
f) Price management
g) Marketing channels in rural areas
h) Marketing techniques such as branding, etc. 10
VI Human Resource Development
a) Importance in rural entrepreneurship
b) Manpower requirement and planning
c) Training of personnel
d) Organizational and leadership development 10
Evaluation Pattern
External 6 0
Internal 40
A) Field Work (any one of the following) 20
1) Visit a micro enterprise and write a repo rt on their management
2) Study a SHG and write report on their management
3) Write a report on marketing strategy in rural enterprise
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Condu ct 10
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: HORTICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.5
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
OBJEVTIVES
1. To understand the concepts, nature and importance of Horticulture in Rural
Developm ent
2. To learn various skills in Horticulture
3. To know various schemes in Horticulture.
Unit Content No. of hours
I Horticulture and Rural Development
i. Concept of Horticulture
ii. Nature of Horticulture Traditional and Modern
iii. Significance of horticulture in Rura l Development
10
II Scope for Horticulture in Konkan Region
i. Land and Soil
ii. Climatic Condition and provision of wat er
iii. Tools and Equipments
10
III Propagation
i. Types of Propagation
ii. Techniques of Propa gation
iii. Horticulture Nursery
10
IV Post Harvesting A ctivities
i. Assembling and Grading
ii. Preservation and Storage.
iii. Transportation
10
V. Marketing of Horticultural P roduct
i. Marketing through private functionaries
ii. Co-Operative Marketing (Through S.H.G.)
iii. Export of Horticulture products of Konkan Region
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VI Government Schemes, Research & Development
i. Maharashtra Phalodyan Yojana
ii. KVIC Schemes for processing Units
iii. Other A ssistance i.e. Tribal Schemes, N.G.O. etc.
iv. Role of Agriculture University
v. Recent Research in Horticulture
vi. Significance in the development of Hor ticulture
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Field Work (visit any one of the following and write a report) 20
1) Visit to Agricultural University/Krushi Vidnyan Kendra (KVK)
2) Visit to H orticulture Activities Centre
3) Participation in Techniques of Grafting, Marketing, nursery
4) Visit to Agro Processing Unit
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References
1. Horticulture, Mahmod N. Malik, Biotech Books, 2000.
2. Principles of Horticulture, Surendra Prasad/U. Kumar, Agro Botanica, 1998 -99
3. Horticulture at a Glance -Volume II, A.S. Salaria, Babita Salaria, Shri Sunilkumar
Jain Publication, 2007 -2008.
4. Horticulture, Prof. Kumaresan, V., Saras Publication, 2009 -2010.
5. Identification and Management of Horticulture Pests, Ramniwas Sharma, Agrotech
Press publication, 2014.
6. Objective Horticulture, Raji Shrivastava, Agrotech Press publication, 2014.
7. Textbook of Horticulture, Second Edition, K. Manibhudhan Rao, Rajiv Beri for
Macmillan India ltd. 2014.
8. Introductory Ornamental Horticulture, Parmeshwar Singh, Oxford Book C ompany,
2014.
9. Horticultural Corps, Mallikarjun Reddy/Aparna Rao, Pacific Book International,
2010.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: DAIRY , ANIMAL HUSBANDRY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.6
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CRED IT: 06
Objectives:
1) To acquaint the concept of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development and its role in
Rural Development
2) To understand the prospects of Animal Husbandry and its allied activities and
management
3) To study the successful milk cooperatives in Ma harashtra
Unit Content No. of
hours
I Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development :
a) Concept of Animal Husbandry and dairy Development
b) Nature : Traditional and Modern
c) Scope of the activity
d) Significance in Rural Development
e) Recent Research and Development
f) Role in Rural Development
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II Prospects for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development
in India with special reference to Maharashra:
a) Availability of milc h animals
b) Climatic condition and fodder
c) Causes of less productivity and other problems
d) Measures to incre ase productivity
e) Role of Agricultural Universities
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III Milch Animals for Dairy Development
a) Cow: Indian Types -Selection of the ideal type
Economics of the cow -rearing – Cross -breed varieties
and their importance.
b) Buffalos: Indian types – selection of the ideal type –
Economics of the Buffalos – rearing – cross – breed
varieties and their importance.
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IV Minor Mulch Animals:
a) Goat: Indian types – Selection of the ideal type –
Economics of the Goat – rearing – cross – breed
varieties and the ir importance.
b) Sheep: Indian types – Selection of the ideal type –
Economics of the Goat – rearing – cross – breed
varieties and their importance.
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V Management of Animals.
a) Animal Husbandry as a science.
b) Provision of fodder and other basic requir ement
c) Common diseases -preventive and curative measures
d) Role of Veterinary Institution
10
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Dairy Industry
a) Concept of Dairy -milk processing industry.
b) Need for setting up dairy industry
c) Milk and Milk – products produced by dairy industry
d) Study o f successful co -operative dairy industries.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Field Work (visit any one of the following and write a report) 20
1) Visit to Milk Cooperative with the aim of understanding its functioning
2) Write a paper on Administration and Financial Management
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Gadre, Y.O. - Pashu Vigyan Mala (1 to 12., Vidya Granth Prakashan (Marathi)
2. Kulkarni Anilkumar – Kombadi Palan, Continental Prakashan, Pune (Marathi)
3. Kulkarni Anilkumar – Sudharit Shetipalan, Continental Prakashan, Pune, 1983 (Ma rathi)
4. Singh & Moor – Livestock and Poultry Production, Prentice Hall, India, 1982
5. Salunkhe, D.K. & Desai B - Krishi Udyog Ani Gramin Vikas (Marathi)
6. Phadke, R.P. Bhartatil Madhmashya Ani Madhmashya Palan.
7. Krushi Dayandini and Krushi Vidhyapith.
8. Datta Rudda r – Sunderam K.P.M. Indian Economy – S Chand & Co. Ltd.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES
PAPER CODE: MARD 3. 7
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objectives
1) To provide an overview on social exclusion
2) To introduce the learner to the magnitude and extent of social exclusion in Rural India
3) To introduce the basic concepts related to social exclusion and various inclusion policies
and processes
Unit Content No. of
hours
I Introduction to the Concept of Social Exclusion
a) Emergence of the concept of social exclusion
b) Defining social exclusion
c) Dimensions of social exclusion
d) Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of social exclusion
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II Social Exclusion in rural India
a) Social exclusion of dalit, tribal, minority, women and sexual
minorities in rural India
b) Politics of exclusion and marginalization
c) Understanding the nature and extent of communication of
exclusion and its effects.
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III Understanding indicators of Social Exclusion
a) Understanding indicators of Social exclusion in rural India with
the help of Census, Human Development Index, World Bank
reports etc.
b) Understanding politics of exclusion and marginalization
c) Understanding resistance of the excluded communities to assert
their rights etc.
10
IV Inclusion Policies and Processes
a) Social inclusion policy and programmes
b) Ideological challenges to inclusion
c) Social legislations on social inclusion
d) Role of civil society organizations to address social exclusion.
10
V Global experie nces on Inclusion and lessons to be learned for rural
India
a) Global survey on communities which are social excluded
b) European social inclusion policies and programmes
c) UK and Scandinavian Experiences
d) New Zealand and Australian Experiences in Addressing Socia l
Exclusion.
e) Lessons to be learned for inclusion of rural communities
10
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VI Action of Inclusion
a) Skills in identifying social exclusion practices
b) Mobilizing people for social change
c) Advocacy for social inclusion
d) Networking strategies
e) Researching on s ocial exclusion in India
f) Advocacy for inclusion of rural communities.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Field Work (visit any one of the following and write a report) 20
1) Visit to a Tribal or Dalit community and try to understand the social exclusion
2) Write a strategy paper on advocacy for Social Inclusion
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Jordan, B. (1997) A Theory of Poverty and Social Exclusion . Cambridge: Polity Press.
2. Hills, J. l e Grand, J. and Piachaud, D (eds.) (2002) Understanding Social Exclusion,
Oxford University Press, Oxford.
3. Sukhadeo Thorat and Narender Kumar (2008), B.R Ambedkar Perspective on Social and
Inclusive Policies, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
4. Sen, A. (200 0) Social Exclusion: Concepts, Application and Scrutiny. Social
Development Papers No. 1, Asian Development Bank, Manila
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: RURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3. 8
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDI T: 06
Objectives:
1) To understand the nature and characteristics of rural resources and its importance in
Rural Development
2) To understand various resources available in r ural India such as land, water and human
and other resources
Unit Sub-Topic No. of
hours
I Nature and Characteristics of Rural Resources
a) Definition and meaning of Resources
b) Types of rural resources – Natural and Man -made
c) Characteristics of resources
d) Importance of different resources in Rural Development
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II Land resources
a) Class ification of land based on utility
b) Soils – Structure and importance
c) Properties of Soil – Physical and Chemical
d) Soil Conservation – Methods and Importance
e) Rock and ores – Minor mineral produce in rural areas of
Konkan
f) Land degradation in rural areas – causes and remedies
10
III Water resource
a) Factors controlling availability of water in rural areas –
Seasonality of rainfall, rock type, vegetative cover
b) Sources of water and their characteristics – Sub-surface
– Deep and Shallow and Surface
c) Water conservati on and management – Watershed
development, rain water harvesting, advanced irrigation,
Ground water recharge
d) Problems and issues in rural water scenario –
Contamination, Distribution, Priority of use
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IV Living resources
a) Vegetation – Types and uses
b) Importance as rural resource – Timber, fuel,
construction, agriculture, plantation, raw material
c) Forest rights and Joint forest management
d) Wide life – Diversity of life, it’s role in ecology,
resource potential
e) Nature of conflict between wide life and farmer s in
Konkan
10
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V Human resources
a) Quantitative aspects of rural human resource – Gender
& Age wide classification, Density
b) Issues in rural human resources – Scarcity, lack of skill,
attitude, social status
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VI a) Government schemes for devel opment of human resources
– Skill India Mission, NSMICT, TRYSEM
b) Case Study of NGO’s working in Rural Human Resource
Development – Vidnyanashram / ARTI/NIRD BAIF 10
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Write a detailed report on various resources available in your area
(Rural/Tr ibal) and how it can be used for rural development
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References:
1. Rural Development : Principles, Policies and Management, Katar Singh, Sage
Publications India Pvt. Ltd., 2009
2. Development of Land Resources – E-book on Activities Department of Land
Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, G overnment of India December, 2014
http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/downloads/PDFs/DoLR%20Activities.pdf
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: AGRO TOURISM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.9
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objectives:
1) To understand importance of tourism in Rural Development
2) To understand various types tourism and its importance in Rural Development
Unit Content No. of
hours
I TOURISM.
a) Touris m concept -History -Origin
b) Types of Tourism (Eco Tourism, Agro, Medicinal,
Rural, Fort etc.)
c) Essential Factors for Tourism
d) Importance of tourism in Rural Development
10
II AGRO -TOURISM
a) Agro -Tourism concept -meaning -principles
b) Scope and Limitations of Ag ro-Tourism
c) Opportunities in Agro -Tourism
d) Merits and demerits of Agro - Tourism
10
III AGRO -TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION
a) Factors of Agro -Tourism Management &
Administration.
b) Accommodation concept, types & food service
c) Travel and Transport servic es for Agro -Tourism
d) Business ethics & laws in tourism industry
10
IV MARKETING OF AGRO -TOURISM INDUSTRY.
a) Marketing Skills for Agro -Tourism
b) Consumer satisfaction and relationship
10
V FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING ASPECTS
a) Advertising for Agro Tourism
b) Vario us records of Agro Tour Business (Register,
Account, Visitor Book Meeting Books etc.)
10
VI
AGRO -TOURISM CASE STUDY
a) Agro -Tourism C entres
b) Private Agro -Tourism Centres
c) Tourism Organisations : ITDC, MIDC
10
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Visit any one of the following and write a co mprehensive report
about its functioning, administration fina nce and activities 20
1) Agro Tourism Centre
2) Visit to MTDC
3) Tourism Training Centre
4) Rural Tourism Centre
5) Medicinal Plant Centre
6) Medical Tourism Centre 10
A) Class Test 10
B) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Hill Tourism Planning and Development, Delhi 1998.
2. Tourism and the En vironment : Sustainable Relationship
3. International Tourism : Fundamentals and Practices, New Delhi, 1991
4. Paryatan Prabandha Sidhant Aur Vyavahar – Abhinav Prakashan, Ajamer 2007.
5. Krishi Bhugol, Hindi Grantha Akadami.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL D EVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: GENDER STUDIES
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.10
SEMESTER: III
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objectives:
To study historical factors affecting the status of women in rural India.
To understand feminism and gender based violence
To study the women’s moveme nt and LGBT movement.
Unit Content No. of
hours
I Scope and Significance of Gender Studies in Rural Development
a) Understanding the difference between Women’s studies and
gender studies
b) Importance of developing Gen der Sensitivity among rural
development pr actitioners
c) Evolution of Gender studies (Women and LGBT) as an
independent discipline and its relevance to rural development
10
II Historical factors affecting the Status of women in India
a) History of Status of Women in India
b) Role of women during indepe ndence struggle – post
independence and in contemporary India.
10
III Understanding Feminism and Gender Based V iolence
a) Origins of patriarchy, Understanding patriarchy through
overview of the feminist theories - Contemporary patriarchy.
Feminist understa nding of caste, class and gender (LGBT
Categories) in India and Intersectionality
b) Concept and forms of violence towards women and LGBT.
10
IV Women’s Movement (Global & National)
a) Women ’s movement at the Global level Genesis of Women’s
movement in India .
b) Concerns, Achievements and Critique of women’s movement
and its Future in India.
10
V Global – National Initiatives for the Empowerment of women and
LGBT
a) International Initiatives, World conferences, CEDAW - by the
United Nations for Women and persons who are LGBT
b) Indian initiatives for Women (The ‘Towards equality report’,
National perspective plan for women, Statutory bodies for
empowerment of women and persons who are LGBT
10
VI Status of persons with different sexualities
a) Understanding personal narratives of the LGBT persons
b) History of the LGBT movement in India.
c) Status of the LGBT community and their issues.
10
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Conduct a Focus Group Discussion with women from your area and write a repor t on
problems faced by them as a women 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References:
1. Eagleton Mary (2003): A Concise Companion to Feminist Theory. USA. Black Well
Publishers.
2. Patel Vibhuti (2002): Womens Challenges of the New Millennium. New Delhi. Gyan
Publishing House.
3. Jain Devaki & Rajput Pam (2003): Narratives From The Womens Studies Family:
Recreating Knowledge. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
4. Murthy N Linga (2007): Towards Gender Equality: India’s Exp erience. New Delhi.
5. Agrawal Anju: Gendered Bodies: The Case of the Third Gender in India.Contribution to
Indian Sociology Vol. 31, 2(01/Jan/1997).
6. Talwar Rajesh: The Third sex and human rights. New Delhi. Gyan Publishing House,
1999.
7. Miles Angela R & Finn Geraldine (2002). Feminism: From Pressure to Politics. Jaipur.
Rawat Publications.
8. Singh Surendra & Srivastava S P (2001). Gender Equality through Womens
Empowerment: Strategies and Approaches. Lucknow. Bharat Book Centre.
9. Nanda Serena: The Third Gender: H ijra Community In India. (Manushi Vol. 1992,
72(01/Jan/1992) Page No: 9 - 16).
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: RESEARCH PROJECT WITH DISSERTATION
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.1
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 08
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: INTERNSHIP WITH CBO/ NGO/
GOVERNEMENT / CORPORATE SECTOR
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.2
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.3
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
Objectives:
1. To study concepts related to media and development
2. To learn skills required in development communications and media advocacy
3. To study elements of mass media
4. To study concepts related to social marketi ng , public opinion and public relations
Unit Content No. of
hours
I Media & Rural Development
a. Paradigms of development and their critique
b. Role of media in rural development
c. Priorities of media in rural development
d. Influence of media on different targ et groups such as children,
women and farmers
10
II Skills in Development C ommunication
a. Group media: Concept, manufacture and skills
b. Group media: How to make/use photo language, posters,
puppets, flashcards, street play
c. Folk media: Definition, types, challenges in using folk media
10
III Mass Media
a. Print media (Newspapers, Magazines, J ournals): Historical role,
current trends, strengths and limitations
b. Audio-Visual Media (Radio, TV, C inema): Growth and changing
focus in India, strengths and limitation s
c. Electronic media: Use of social networking, e -databases, blogs,
virtual libraries, strengths and limitations
10
IV Media Planning & Advocacy
a. Media planning: Understanding consumer profile, designing
message, identifying locations for display
b. Media advo cacy
c. Media ethics
10
V Social Marketing, Public Opinion and Public Relations (PR):
a. Social Marketing: Definition, pre -requisites, differences between
commercial and social products
b. Public opinion: Definition, stages, determinants
c. Public Relations: Defini tion, need for PR in Rural Development
10
VI
Skills in Media A dvocacy.
a. Writing press releases and letters to editors
b. Organizing press conferences
c. Right to Information Act (RTI)
10
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Visit any commu nity, understand problems of the community and write a press release
and send it to local press.
Or
Visit any Radio, TV Channel, Community Radio and Understand Media Planning
execution and its impact 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Compendium Sondhi Krishan: Development Communication And Information
Economics In The New Millennium.. New Delhi. B R Publishing Company, 2003.
2. Singh Dharmendra: Mass Communication And Social Development.. Delhi. Adhyayan
Publishers & Distributors, 2004.
3. Ghosh Avik: Communication Technology And Human Development : Recent Experience
In The Indian Social Sector.. New Delhi. Sage Publications, 2006.
4. Bienvenu Sherron: The Presentation Skills Workshop : Helping People Creat And
Deliver Great Presentation. New Delhi. Prentice Hall Of India, 2008.
5. Kumar Keval J: Mass communication in India. Mumbai. Jaico Publishing House, 2007.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.4
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 06
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Objectives:
This course will provide foundation for students to understand:
Introduction to leadership
Theories of leadership
Leadership skill s development
Strategic leadership and knowledge management
Unit Content No. of
hours
I Introduction to Leadership
a) Definition of Leadership
b) Classification: Types of Leaders and Styles of Leadership
c) Characteristics and Functions of Leadership
d) Values and Ethics of Leadership
10
II
Theories of Leadership
a) Leader Member Exchange Theory
b) Contingency Theory
c) Path-Goal Leadership Theory
d) Transformational Leadership Theory
e) Charismatic Theory
10
III Leadership Styles and Team Building Leadership Styles
a) Autocra tic
b) Participative
c) Entrepreneurial Leadership
Transformational and TransactionalTeam Building
a) Definition
b) Team formation – Tuckerman
c) Common Team Problems
d) Steps to Team Problem Solving
e) Brain Storming
10
IV
Leadership Skills Basic Skills
a) Learning from expe rience
b) Communication, listening, assertiveness, providing
constructive feedback
c) Effective stress management
d) Building technical competence
e) Building effective relationship with superiors and peers
f) Setting goals
10
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V
Advanced leadership Skills
a) Deleg ating
b) Managing Conflict
c) Negotiation – Improving Creativity
d) Development Planning – Credibility – Coaching
e) Empowerment
10
VI Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
a) Importance
b) The Nature of Strategic Leadership
c) Components of Strategic Leadership
10
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Choose any leader from the rural area and write his biographical sketch using
theoretical inputs give in this paper 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References:
1. Du Bring (19 98), Leadership: Research Findings & Skills, All India Publishers and
Distributors, Chennai.
2. Wallace, K. Masters, (2001), Personal Development for Life and Work: UK, South
Western.
3. Hughes (2005), Leadership – Enhancing the Lessons of Experience, Boston
Publishers, Chennai.
4. Northouse, Peter. G. (2005), Leadership: Theory and Practice, Sage Publication, New
Delhi.
5. Rothwell, WJ Priscott, RK & Taylot MW (2005), Strategic HR Leader, Mumbai,
Jaico Publishing Home.
6. Posner, K. (2006), Leadership Challenges (3rd Edn.), New Delhi: Wiley India Pvt.
Ltd.
7. Gillian, Butler and Tony Hope (2007), Manage Your Mind: The Mental Fitness
Guide, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Robert Mai, and Allen Kakerson (2007), The Leader as a Communicator, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi.
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UNIVERS ITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.5
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 0 4
Objectives
1. To study the conce pt of Disaster and Disaster M anagement
2. To understand major requirements for coping with disaster
3. To study the intervention at the time of the disasters.
Unit Content No. of hours
1 Introduction to Disaster Management
a) Definitions of Disaster Management; Classification of
Disasters;
b) The General effects of Disasters.
c) Disaster Management cycle and compos ition of main
activities.
10
2 Disaster Management and Rural Development
a) Scope for disaster related action; Philosophy for coping with
Disasters; Counter disaster resources.
b) International disaster assistance;
c) Response to disaster management by various o rganizations
and NGOs
d) Specific role of Rural Development workers in community
based disaster risk management.
10
3 Major Requirements for Coping with Disaster
a) Foundational factors: Organization, Planning, Training
needs and specialized skills, Utilizati on of resources .
b) Logistics, Leadership, and Public awareness
10
4 Institutions and Instruments in Disaster Response and
Standards of Service.
a) International Decade for Natural Disaster Reductions and
UN Resolutions.
b) Administration of Relief in India and r eview of disaster
related policies.
c) The Disaster Management Act 2005.
d) Code of conduct for humanitarian workers.
e) Humanitarian Charter and Minimum standards in Disaster
Response.
10
5 Long Term Measures in Disaster Management.
a) Prevention: Problem areas, R esources relevant to
Prevention.
b) Mitigation: Major mitigation, components; problem areas,
formulation and implementation of mitigation programs.
c) Preparedness: Nature of preparedness; Problem areas,
maintenance of preparedness levels; Resources relevant to
10
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preparedness arrangements
6 Response to Disaster: Impact and Post Impact Factors.
a) Response: Characteristics, problem areas; Requirements for
effective response;
b) Human factors in response, resources relevant to various
aspects of response.
c) Recovery: The bases for recovery action problem areas,
Requirements for effective recovery
d) Post disaster review: The importance of post disaster
review; Aspects covered in post disaster review.
10
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Visit the Disaster Manageme nt Cell at the District Head Quarters and write a report
on its functioning and inadequacies if any dealing with disasters. 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References
1. Carter, W. Nick. (1991). Disaster Management: a disaster manager’s hand book. Asian
Development Ban k, Manila, Philippines.
2. Jegadish P. (2007. Disaster Mitigation and Management. Deep & Deep Publications, New
Delhi.
3. Goel S.L. (2006). Encyclopaedia of Disaster Management, Vol. I, II, & III. Deep & Deep
Publications, Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi.
4. Kapur Anu: Disas ter In India: Studies Of Grim Reality.. Jaipur. Rawat Publications,
2005.
5. Ahmed Naseem: Managing Disaster.. New Delhi. Kilaso Books, 2003.
6. India National Disaster Management Division [comp.] & [ed.]: Disaster Management In
India: A Status Report.. Ne w Delhi. National Disaster Management Division, 2004.
7. Singh Tej: Disaster Management: Approaches And Strategies.. New Delhi. Akansha
Publishing House, 2006.
8. Gandhi P Jegadish: Disaster Mitigation And Management: Post Tsunami Perspectives..
New Delhi. Deep and Deep Publication, 2007.
9. Prasad R. B.: State NGOs and disaster management. New Delhi. Surendra Publications,
2011.
10. Bhatt Sanjai & Agnimitra Neera: Social work response to environment and disasters.
Delhi. Shipra Publications, 2014.
DD
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER TITLE: HUMAN RIGHTS AND VULNURABLE GROUPS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4. 6
SEMESTER: IV
TOTAL CREDIT: 04
Objectives:
1) To understand the concepts of human rights
2) To apply Human Rights with vulnerable groups in India
3) To understand the role of various organizations in promoting Human rights in India
Unit Content No of Hours
1 Basic Concept
a) Human Values - Dignity , Liberty, Equality ,
Justice, Unity in Diversity, Ethics and Morals
10
2 Perspectives of Rights and Dutie s
b) Rights: Inherent -Inalienable -Universal - Individual
and Groups
c) Nature and concept of Duties
d) Interrelationship of Rights and Duties
10
3 United Nations And Human Rights
a) Brief History of Human Rights - International and
National
b) Provision of the charters of United Nations
c) Universal Declaration of Human Rights -
Significance -Preamble
d) Civil and Political Rights -(Article. 1 -21)
e) Economic, Social and Cultural Rights -
(Article.22 -28)
10
4 Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups
a) Meaning and Concept of Vulnerable a nd
Disadvantaged Groups, Socio -Economic and Cultural
Problems of Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups
including SC/ST/NT -DNT
b) Human Rights and Women's Rights –International
and National Standards
c) Human Rights of Children -International and
National Standards
d) Human Rights of Migrant workers, Sex Workers,
Terminal Illness patients etc.
10
5 Human Rights in Indian Context
a) Indian Constitution : Preamble - Fundamental
Rights - Directive Principles -Fundamental Duties
b) Role of National and State Commission on
Human Rights in India
c) Human Rights - Enforcement Mechanism
d) Human Rights Act, 1993
e) Judicial Organs - Supreme Court (Art 32) And
High Courts(Art 226)
10
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6 Role of Advocacy Groups
a) Professional Bodies: Press, Media, Role of
Lawyers -Legal Aid
b) Educational Ins titutions
c) Role of Corporate Sector
d) NGO’s
10
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
A) Select any marginalised community and understand how the human rights are
being violated and write a report 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Referenc es
1. Michael Freeman, Key Concepts: Human Rights , Polity, Cambridge, 2003.
2. Darren J O’ Byrne, Human Rights: An Introduction , Pearson Education, New Delhi,
2007.
3. Daniel Fischlin and Martha Nandorfy, The Concise Guide to Global Human Ri ghts,
OUP, New Delhi, 2007.
4. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights , OUP, New Delhi; 2006
5. K. Rajaram (ed.), A book of essays , Spectrum India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2001.
6. S.K. Ghai, Indian Politics: A comparative perspective , P.K. Fou ndation, New Delhi,
2007.
7. O.P. Gouba, An Introduction to Political Theory , Macmillan, Delhi, 2007.
8. B.L. Fadia, Indian Government and Politics , Sahitya Bhawan Publication, Agra, 2006.
9. Tapan Biswal (eds.), Gender, Human Rights and Env ironment , Viva Publication, New
Delhi, 2006.