MA Syllabus 18 19 Rural Development_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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ANNEXURE “A”
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
BOARD OF STUDIES IN RUAL DEVELOPMENT
(AD-HOC)
SYLLABUS AS PER CBCS PATTERN
M.A . IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SEMISTER III & IV)
W.E.F. ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 -19
AS PASSED IN BOS HELD ON: 31.07.2018
(Agenda Item No. 4.114)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Essentials Elements of the Syllabus
1
Title of the Course
M.A. in Rural Development
2
Course Code
MARD
3
Preamble / Scope
After completing this course, the students will be able
to work in the area of rural development at various
settings.
4
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.
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No. of Lectures
4 courses per semester
8
No. of Practical
NIL
9
Duration of the Course
Two Years
10
Notional hours
90 Hrs.
11
No. of Students per Batch
40
12
Selection
Merit based.
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Assessment
As per the University norms
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Cover Page
AC ______
Item No. ____
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
Date:
Signature:
Name of BOS Chairperson : Dr. Dilip S. Patil
Sr. No. Heading 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 Semester.
6) Level P.G.
7) Pattern Semester
8) Status New as per CBCS.
9) To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2018 -19.
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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: 2018 -2019.
SEMESTER -III
SEMESTER -IV
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] Elective basket - V
(choose any one)
[Credits -6]
Research
Methodology For
Development
(MARD 3.1)
Development of
Fishery
(MARD 3.2)
Horticulture and
Rural
Development
(MARD 3.5)
Rural Resource
Management
(MARD 3.8)
Strategies for
Sustainable
Development of
Rural India
(MARD 3.11)
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)
Farm Business
Management
(MARD 3.12)
Entrepreneurship
and Rural
Management
(MARD 3.4)
Development of
Socially Excluded
Community
(MARD 3.7)
Gender Studies
(MARD 3.10)
Contribution of
Social Movements
in Rural
Development
(MARD 3.13)
Total 5 Paper X 6 Credits = 30 Credits
Project based course -1
Credits -10 Optional Choices
Basket -1
Credits -6
( Skill workshop component)
Choose any one Optional Choice
Basket –II
Inter disciplinary
Credits - 6
Choose any one
Research project with dissertation
(MARD 4.1) Development Communication
Skill
(MARD 4.2) Disaster Management
(MARD 4.4)
Leadership Development
Skills
(MARD 4.3) Human Rights and
Vulnerable Groups
(MARD 4.5)
Total Paper : 22 Credits
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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 MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.1 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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
05 b) Importance of Research in Rural Development.
c) Ethical Issues in social science Research
II Research Designs
a) Exploratory
10 b) Descriptive
c) Experimental
d) Diagnostic - Exploratory, Experimental and Descriptive
research design
III Research Process
a) Problem Identification/Problem formulation
b) Literature Survey and Review
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c) Selection of a Research Problem
10 d) Specification of Research Questions
e) Rationale and Study Objectives
f) Hypothesis
g) Concepts and Variables
h) Research Design
i) Data Collection
j) Data Analysis
k) Interpretation of data and report writing.
IV Sampling
a) Meaning of Sampling, purpose .
10
b) Types of Sampling, Probability Sampling, Non Probability
Sampling.
c) Key Terms, Universe sample, sampling tram, sampling unity,
target, population etc.
V Tools and Techniques of Data Collection
a) Distinction between Primary and Secondary Data
10 b) Structured Interview Schedule
c) Semi Structured Schedule
d) Case study
e) Focused Group Discussion
f) Observation
g) PRA
h) RRA
VI Data Analysis & Report Writing
a) Data Processing, Data Editing, Categorization, Code
10 b) Book, Data -Entry, use of SPSS for data processing
c) Frequency Distributions, Percentages, Data Analysis,
d) Interpretation, Discussion, Report Writing.
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References:
Ahuja Ram, Research Methods, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, (Reprint,2017)
Patkar Vivek, Sanshodhan Maragavaril Pravas (Marathi), 2007,
Kothari C R, Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques, 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 Yor k.
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 Publications, 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 Research, Macmillan Publishing Co.,
New York.10)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY
PAPER CO DE: MARD 3.2 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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 Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a. Visit to Organic Farm and Write Report on it.
b. Visit to Solar Energy Project.
c. Case Study of Rain Water Harvesting Project.
d. Visit to Soil testing Laboratory and write Report on it.
e. Visit to Tribal Region / Villages and write Report on it.
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I FISHERY & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
a) Concept of Fishery
b) Nature and Scope of Fishery
c) Significance of Fishery in Rural Development
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d) Nutrition Value of Fishes 10
e) Methods of Capturing Fishes
II ORIGIN & DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERY
a) Historical Background of Fishery
10 b) Changing Nature of Fishery in India
c) Problems of Fishery in India
d) Government Policies for Fishery
e) Various Schemes for Fishery Development
III MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR FRESH WATER
FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Fresh Water Fishes
10 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 Water Fishes
f) Harvesting and Marketing of Fishes.
IV MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR BRACKISH WATER
FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Brackish Water Fishes
10
b) Necessary Factors for Brackish Water Fishery
c) Preparation and Cultivation of Ponds in Brackish Water
Fishery
d) Structure and Layout Plan for Brackish Water Fishery
e) Food Management for Brackish Water Fishery
f) Harvesting & Marketing of Fishes.
V MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY FOR MARINE WATER
FISHERY
a) Types and Characteristics of Marine Water Fishes.
10 b) Necessary 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
VI FISHERY MANAGEMENT
a) Hatchery Technology & Management
10 b) Cold Storage – Management and Technology
c) Fishery Marketing Management
d) Management of Fishermen Co -Operative Society
e) Marketing Management of Fishery Products
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References:
1. Costal Aquaculture Authority, (Government 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 Gen eral Overview.
3. Development of Costal Aquaculture Chapter X, Costal Agro – Aqua Farming,
BSKKV, Dapoli
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
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.3 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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. Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
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 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Agriculture & Rural Development
a) Concept of Agriculture
10 b) Nature of Agriculture
c) Feature of Agriculture
d) Scope & Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy & Rural
Development
II Agriculture Productivity
a) Concept of Agriculture Productivity
10 b) Causes of low Agriculture Productivity in India
c) Consequences of low Agriculture Productivity
d) Measures to Increase Agriculture Productivity
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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) III Horticulture
a) Concept of Horticulture
10 b) Nature of Horticulture
c) Significance of Horticulture in Rural Development
d) Various Techniques used in Horticulture
IV Agricultural inputs
a) Role and significance of Agricultural Inputs
10
b) Seed and Grafting
c) Fertilizer : Organic and Chemical
d) Agricultural Equipment
e) Irrigation
V Agricultural Research
a) Importance of Agricultural Research
10 b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
c) Agricultural Universities
d) Krishi Vigyan Kendra
VI Treads in Agriculture
a) Organic Farming
10 b) Green House
c) Tissue Culture
d) Sustainable Agriculture
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a) To understand the problems of Agriculture .
b) To study the Agrarian Crisis and suggest measures
c) Visit Agricultural University / Krushi Vidyan Kendra & write a report
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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6. Mukherji, N.G., Hand Book of Indian Agriculture, Prin t well Publisher, Jaipur (1994)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RURAL MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.4 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1) To understand various concepts related to entrepreneurship
2) To give inputs on initiating and managing micro entrepreneurship and SHG
3) To learn various elements on book keeping in cos ting 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
10 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 enterprise
II Micro -Enterprise Promotion and Management
a) Micro enterprise – features
10
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
III Self-Help Group Promotion and Management
a) Self-Help Groups formation stages
10
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 Programs
h) Problems and Prospects of SHGs
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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. : Gandhian Thought IV Book -keeping, Costing and Audit
a) Elements of Bookkeeping
10
b) Books: Journal, 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
V Rural Marketing
a) Marketing: nature and principles
10 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.
VI Human Resource Development
a) Importance in rural entrepreneurship
10 b) Manpower requirement and planning
c) Training of personnel
d) Organizational and leadership development
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a) Visit a micro enterprise and write a report on their management .
b) Study a SHG and write report on their management
c) Write a report on marketing strategy in rural enterprise 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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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
Industries in India
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: HORTICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.5 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
OBJEVTIVES :
1. To understand the concepts, nature and importance of Horticulture in Rural Development
2. To learn various skills in Horticulture
3. To know various schemes in Horticulture.
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Horticulture and Rural Development
a) Concept of Horticulture
10 b) Nature of Horticulture Traditional and Modern
c) Significance of horticulture in Rural Development
II Scope for Horticulture in Konkan Region
a) Land and Soil
10 b) Climatic Condition and provision of water
c) Tools and Equipments
III Propagation
a) Types of Propagation
10 b) Techniques of Propagation
c) Horticulture Nursery
IV Post Harvesting Activities
a) Assembling and Grading
10
b) Preservation and Storage.
c) Transportation
V Marketing of Horticultural Product
a) Marketing through private functionaries
10 b) Co-Operative Marketing (Through S.H.G.)
c) Export of Horticulture products of Konkan Region
VI Government Schemes, Research & Development
a) Maharashtra Phalodyan Yojana
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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 Company,
2014.
9. Horticultural Corps, Reddy/Apar na Rao, Pacific Book International, 2010.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: DAIRY, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.6 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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 Maharashtra b) KVIC Schemes for processing Units
10 c) Other Assistance i.e. Tribal Schemes, N.G.O. etc.
d) Role of Agriculture University
e) Recent Research in Horticulture
f) Significance in the development of Horticulture
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a) Visit to Agricultural University/Krushi Vidnyan Kendra (KVK).
b) Visit to Horticulture Activities Centre.
c) Participation in Techniques of Grafting, Marketing, nursery
d) Visit to Agro Processing Unit
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Unit Content No. of
Hours
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I Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development :
a) Concept of Animal Husbandry and dairy Development
10 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
II Prospects for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development in India
with special reference to Maharashra
a) Availability of milch animals
10 b) Climatic condition and fodder
c) Causes of less productivity and other problems
d) Measures to increase productivity
e) Role of Agricultural Universities
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.
10
b) Buffalos: Indian types – selection of the ideal type –
Economics of the Buffalos – rearing – cross – breed varieties
and their importance.
IV Minor Mulch Animals
a) Goat: Indian types – Selection of the ideal type –
Economics of the Goat – rearing – cross – breed varieties and
their importance.
10
b) Sheep: Indian types – Selection of the ideal type – Economics
of the Goat – rearing – cross – breed varieties and their
importance.
V Management of Animals.
a) Animal Husbandry as a science.
10 b) Provision of fodder and other basic requirement
c) Common diseases -preventive and curative measures
d) Role of Veterinary Institution
VI Dairy Industry
a) Concept of Dairy -milk processing industry.
10 b) Need for setting up dairy industry
c) Milk and Milk – products produced by dairy industry
d) Study of successful co -operative dairy industries.
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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 (Marathi)
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 Ruddar – Sunda ram K.P.M. Indian Economy – S Chand & Co. Ltd.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.7 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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 Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
1) Visit to Milk Cooperative with the aim of understanding its functioning
2) Write a paper on Administration and Financial Management
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Introduction to the Concept of Social Exclusion
a) Emergence of the concept of social exclusion
10 b) Defining social exclusion
c) Dimensions of social exclusion
d) Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of social exclusion
II Social Exclusion in rural India
a) Social exclusion of dalit, tribal, minority, women and sexual
minorities in rural India
10 b) Politics of exclusion and marginalization
c) Understanding the nature and extent of communication of
exclusion and its effects.
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.
10
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References :
1. Jordan, B. (1997) A Theory of Poverty and Social Exclusion. Cambridge: Polity Press.
2. Hills, J. le 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. (2000) Social Exclusion: Concepts, Application and Scrutiny. Social
Development Papers No. 1, Asian Development Bank, Manila b) Understanding politics of exclusion and marginalization
c) Understanding resistance of the excluded communities to
assert their rights etc.
IV Inclusion Policies and Processes
a) Social inclusion policy and programs.
10
b) Ideological challenges to inclusion
c) Social legislations on social inclusion
d) Role of civil society organizations to address social exclusion.
V Global experiences on Inclusion and lessons to be learned for rural
India
a) Global survey on communities which are social excluded
10 b) European social inclusion policies and programs.
c) UK and Scandinavian Experiences
d) New Zealand and Australian Experiences in Addressing Social
Exclusion.
e) Lessons to be learned for inclusion of rural communities
VI Action of Inclusion
a) Skills in identifying social exclusion practices
10 b) Mobilizing people for social change
c) Advocacy for social inclusion
d) Networking strategies
e) Researching on social exclusion in India
f) Advocacy for inclusion of rural communities.
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
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
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: RURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.8 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 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 rural India such as land, water and human
and other resources
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Nature and Characteristics of Rural Resources
a) Definition and meaning of Resources
10 b) Types of rural resources – Natural and Man -made
c) Characteristics of resources
d) Importance of different resources in Rural Development
II Land resources
a) Classification of land based on utility
10 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
III Water resource
a) Factors controlling availability of water in rural areas –
Seasonality of rainfall, rock type, vegetative cover
10 b) Sources of water and their characteristics – Sub-surface –
Deep and Shallow and Surface
c) Water conservation 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
IV Living resources
a) Vegetation – Types and uses
10
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
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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, Government of India December, 2014 .
http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/downloads/PDFs/DoLR%20Activities.pd f
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: AGRO TOURISM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.9 TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1) To understand importance of tourism in Rural Development
2) To understand various types tourism and its i mportance in Rural Development e) Nature of conflict between wide life and farmers in Konkan
V Human resources
a) Quantitative aspects of rural human resource – Gender& Age
wide classification, Density
10 b) Issues in rural human resources – Scarcity, lack of skill,
attitude, social status
VI
a) Government schemes for development of human resources –
Skill India Mission, NSMICT, TRYSEM
10 b) Case Study of NGO’s working in Rural Human Resource
Development – Vidnyanashram / ARTI/NIRD BAIF
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
1) Write a detailed report on various resources available in your area
(Rural/Tribal) and how it can be used for rural development 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I TOURISM.
a) Tourism concept -History -Origin
10 b) Types of Tourism (Eco Tourism, Agro, Medicinal, Rural, Fort
etc.)
c) Essential Factors for Tourism
d) Importance of tourism in Rural Development
II AGRO -TOURISM
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References :
1. Hill Tourism Planning and Development, Delhi 1998.
2. Tourism and the Environment : 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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a) Agro -Tourism concept -meaning -principles
10 b) Scope and Limitations of Agro -Tourism
c) Opportunities in Agro -Tourism
d) Merits and demerits of Agro - Tourism
III AGRO -TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
a) Factors of Tourism Management and Administration.
10 b) Accommodation concept, types & food service
c) Travel and Transport services for Agro -Tourism
d) Business ethics & laws in tourism industry
IV MARKETING OF AGRO -TOURISM INDUSTRY.
a) Marketing Skills for Agro -Tourism
10
b) Consumer satisfaction and relationship
V FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING ASPECTS
a) Advertising for Agro Tourism
10 b) Various records of Agro Tour Business (Register, Account,
Visitor Book Meeting Books etc.)
VI AGRO -TOURISM CASE STUDY
a) Agro -Tourism Centers
10 b) Private Agro -Tourism Centers
c) Tourism Organizations : ITDC, MIDC
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
Visit any one of the following and write a comprehensive report about its
functioning, administration finance and activities.
1) Agro Tourism Centre
2) Visit to MTDC
3) Tourism Training Centre
4) Rural Tourism Centre
5) Medicinal Plant Centre
6) Medical Tourism Centre 20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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UNIVE RSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: GENDER STUDIES
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.10 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1) To study historical factors affecting the status of women in rural India.
2) To understand feminism and gender based violence
3) To study the women’s movement 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
10 b) Importance of developing Gender Sensitivity among rural
development practitioners
c) Evolution of Gender studies (Women and LGBT) as an
independent discipline and its relevance to rural development
II Historical factors affecting the Status of women in India
a) History of Status of Women in India
10
b) Role of women during independence struggle – post
independence and in contemporary India.
III Understanding Feminism and Gender Based Violence
a) Origins of patriarchy, Understanding patriarchy through
overview of the feminist theories - Contemporary patriarchy.
Feminist understanding of caste, class and gender (LGBT
Categories) in India and Intersectionality
10
b) Concept and forms of violence towards women and LGBT.
IV Women’s Movement (Global & National)
a) Women’s movement at the Global level Genesis of Women’s
movement in India.
10
b) Concerns, Achievements and Critique of women’s movement
and its Future in India.
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
10
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
VI Status of persons with different sexualities
a) Understanding personal narratives of the LGBT persons
b) History of the LGBT movement in India.
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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 Experience. 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 Publicatio ns.
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: Hijra 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
SEMES TER: III
PAPER TITLE: STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL
INDIA
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.11 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1. To impart the meaning and importance of Sustainable Development among students.
2. To taught various strategies of Sustainable Development to student.
3. To study of ecological aspect.
4. To study the ethical issues in Human Right.
5. To study the National Policy of Envi ronment.
c) Status of the LGBT community and their issues. 10
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
1) Conduct a Focus Group Discussion with women from your area and write a report
on problems faced by them as a women
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Sustainable Development
d) Concept of Sustainable Development.
10 e) Principles of Sustainable Development
f) Strategies for Various Sectors.
II Sustainable Practices
a) Agriculture Sector.
10 b) Industrial Sector.
c) Rural and Urban Region.
III Rural Resource Management and Stability
a) Renewable Energy Sources.
10 b) Integrated Water Resource Management.
c) Integrated Soil Conservation and Regeneration.
IV Interdisciplinary approaches to Sustainable Development.
a) Application of Technologies for Human Welfare.
10
b) Green Chemistry and Green Technologies.
c) Application of Environmental Management Tools.
V Environmental Philosophy.
a) Ecological Approaches.
10 b) Ethical Issues in Human Rights.
c) Tribal Culture and Environmental Movements.
VI Global Climate Change.
a) Overview of Global Climate Change Issues.
10 b) National Policy on Environment.
c) Green House Effect and Global Warming.
Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a. Visit to Organic Farm and Write Report on it.
b. Visit to Solar Energy Project.
c. Case Study of Rain Water Harvesting Project.
d. Visit to Soil testing Laboratory and write Report on it.
e. Visit to Tribal Region / Villages and write Report on it.
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
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References :
1. Dr. A. P. J. KALAM, Innovative solutions towards Sustainable Development.
2. NawanzeK.f. , A Bucket of water: Reflection on Sustainable Rural Development .
3. Chamber and Conway, Sustainable rural livelihoods
4. Singh K and Sisodiya, Rural Development Policies and Management.
5. Shepherd ,Sustain able Rural Development, 1998.
6. Singh S P, strategies for Rural Development , 2003.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.12 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of Farm Business Management.
2. To study the importance of Farm Business Management.
3. To study the factors of Production.
4. To study the types of accounting in Farm Business.
5. To study need of Project Analysis.
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Farm Business
a) Concept and Characteristics of farming as Business
10 b) Farm Household Relationship and motivation in subsistence
agriculture.
c) Impact of Changing economic environment and
commercialization.
II Production Economics
a) Principles of Production Economics and Law of Diminishing
Utility.
10
b) Importance of basic Principles.
c) Factors of Production and its relationship.
III Farm Planning
a) Meaning and Steps of Farm Planning
10 b) Farm Budget, Concept and Types of Budget.
c) Complete and Partial Budget, Break Even Budget.
IV Farm Management
a) Concepts and Steps of Farm Management.
10
b) Importance of Accounting in farm Management.
c) Types of Accounting in Farm Management.
V Formulation of Farm Plan
a) Types of Farm Record.
10 b) Alternative Cost Concept use in Farm.
c) Evaluation of Farm Assets.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a) Prepare Project Report on Farm Budget.
b) Prepare Farm Business Plan.
c) Write Project Report on Farm with Allied Activities.
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Kahlon& Singh – Economics of Farm Management in India.
2. Johl SS &Kapur TR – Fundamentals of Farm Business Management, Kaly ani Publishers
Ludhiyana, 1973.
3. Singh I J – Elements of Farm Management Economics, Affiliateds East – West Press,
1977.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: III
PAPER TITLE: CONTRIBUTI ON OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN RURAL
DEVELOPMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 3.13 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
To understand the concepts of social movements.
To identify the role of social movements in rural society.
To understand the various approaches of Social Movements in India.
To evaluate the impact of Social Movements in Rural Development. VI Agricultural Project Analysis
a) Transition from annual Farm Income Analysis.
10 b) Need of Farm Project Analysis.
c) Types of annul Financial Analysis.
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Introduction of Social Movements.
a) Meaning of Social Movement.
10 b) Features - Causes of Social Movements.
c) Life cycle of Social Movement.
d) Types of Social Movements.
e) Importance of social Movements.
II Approaches of Social Movements.
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a) Approaches of Relative Deprivation.
10 b) Approach of Structural Strain.
c) Approach of Revitalization.
III Contribution of Social Reformers in Social Movements.
( 18th Century - 19th Century)
a) Mahatma JotiraoPhule.
10 b) RajarshiShahuMaharaj
c) Mahatma Gandhi.
d) AacharyaVinobaBhave.
e) RashtraSantTukadojiMaharaj.
IV Management of Social Movements.
a) Meaning of Management of Social Movements.
10
b) Nature/ Features of Social Management.
c) Objectives of Social Movements Management.
d) Significance of Social Movements.
e) Main Factors of Management of Social Movements.
f) Leadership in Social Movements.
h) Potential, Networks, Motivations, and Barrier: Steps towards
participation in Social Movements.
V Issues and problems in Rural Society and Social Movements.
a) Rural Caste conflicts - Meaning, Consequences and the role of
social movement in removing caste conflicts.
10
b) Rural Gender Inequality - Meaning, Consequences and the role
of social movements in reducing gender inequality.
c) Role of Social Movements to eradicate corruption.
d) Regional Disparities - Meaning, Causes and Consequences.
f ) Environmental Pollution - Meaning, Causes, consequences
and the role of Social Movements in removing Environmental
problems.
( Bishnoi Movement, Chipko Movement, Silent Vally
Movement, Bsliyapal Movement)
VI Introduction of Social Activists of social movements and their
practices for achievement in Rural Development Process.
a) Anna Hajare.
10 b) Medha Patkar.
c) Adv. SurekhaDalvi
d) Mr. Sharad Joshi,
e) Mr. Ramesh Panse.
f) Mr. VivekPandit.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
a) A Case study of Caste Conflicts in Rural Society.
b) Movements for Tribal Issues.
c) A Case Study of Regional Disparities.
d) Movements against Ecological Degradation and Environmental Pollution.
e) A Case Study of Water literacy.
f) Movements for Land Reforms.
20
B) Class Test 10
C) Class Conduct 10
References :
1. Rural Development I Satyasundaram, Himalaya Publication (1977)
2. Rural Sociology , A. R. Desai.
3. Social Movement and Survey of Research in Sociology and Social Anthropology,
Volume - 3
4. The Indian Journal of Social Work, Vol. 76, Editor - Tata Institute of Social Science.
5. Social Movement in India - Ghanshyam Shaha.
6. Social Movements : An Introduction - Dona and Mario
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: IV
PAPER TITLE: RESEARCH PROJECT WITH DISSERTATION
PAPER CODE: MARD 4.1 , TOTAL CREDIT S: 08
Instructions :
1) Candidates will be required to submit a dissertation on the theme finalized
in consultation with the guiding teacher.
2) The dissertation will be submitted by the candidates to the In - Charge of
the P.G center by the end of March of the every Academic year.
3) The guiding teacher will work as Internal referee for the purpose of
Viva -Voce. The candidate will be jointly examined by Internal and
External Referee s.
4) The External Refere e will be appointed by concern P. G. Center s, from the
university approval P. G. teachers list.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: IV
PAPER TITLE: DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4. 2, TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
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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 marketing , public opinion and public relations
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Media & Rural Development
a) Paradigms of development and their critique
10 b) Role of media in rural development
c) Priorities of media in rural development
d) Influence of media on different target groups such as children,
women and farmers
II Skills in Development Communication
a) Group media: Concept, manufacture and skills
10 b) Group media: How to make/use photo language, posters,
puppets, flashcards, street play
c) Folk media: Definition, types, challenges in using folk media
III Mass Media
a) Print media (Newspapers, Magazines, Journals): Historical
role, current trends, strengths and limitations
10
b) Audio -Visual Media (Radio, TV, Cinema): Growth and
changing focus in India, strengths and limitations
c) Electronic media: Use of social networking, e -databases,
blogs, virtual libraries, strengths and limitations
IV Media Planning & Advocacy
a) Media planning: Understanding consumer profile, designing
message, identifying locations for display
10
b) Media advocacy
c) Media ethics
V Social Marketing, Public Opinion and Public Relations (PR)
a) Social Marketing: Definition, pre -requisites, differences
between commercial and social products
10
b) Public opinion: Definition, stages, determinants
c) Public Relations: Definition, need for PR in Rural
Development
VI Skills in Media Advocacy.
a) Writing press releases and letters to editors
10 b) Organizing press conferences
c) Right to Information Act (RTI)
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
1) Visit any community, understand problems of the community and write a
press release and send it to local press.
2) 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
SEMESTER: IV
PAPER TITLE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4. 3 TOTAL CREDIT S: 06
Objectives:
1. This course will provide foundation for students to understand:
Introduction to leadership
Theories of leadership
Leadership skills development
Strategic leadership and knowledge management
Unit Content No. of
Hours
I Introduction to Leadership
a) Definition of Leadership
10 b) Classification: Types of Leaders and Styles of Leadership
c) Characteristics and Functions of Leadership
d) Values and Ethics of Leadership
II Theories of Leadership
a) Leader Member Exchange Theory
10 b) Contingency Theory
c) Path-Goal Leadership Theory
d) Transformational Leadership Theory
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work (Any One)
1) 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 e) Charismatic Theory
III Leadership Styles and Team Building Leadership Styles
a) Autocratic
10 b) Participative
c) Entrepreneurial Leadership
Transformational and Transactional Team Building
a) Definition
b) Team formation – Tuckerman
c) Common Team Problems
d) Steps to Team Problem Solving
e) Brain Storming
IV Leadership Skills Basic Skills
a) Learning from experience
10
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
V Advanced leadership Skills
a) Delegating
10 b) Managing Conflict
c) Negotiation – Improving Creativity
d) Development Planning – Credibility – Coaching
e) Empowerment
VI Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management
a) Importance
10 b) The Nature of Strategic Leadership
c) Components of Strategic Leadership
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References:
1. Du Bring (1998), 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, M umbai,
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.
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: IV
PAPER TITLE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
PAPER CODE: MARD 4. 4, TOTAL CREDIT S: 04
Objectives
1. To study the concept of Disaster and Disaster Management
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
I Introduction to Disaster Management
a) Definitions of Disaster Management; Classification of
Disasters;
10 b) The General effects of Disasters.
c) Disaster Management cycle and composition of main
activities.
II Disaster Management and Rural Development
a) Scope for disaster related action; Philosophy for coping with
Disasters; Counter disaster resources.
10
b) International disaster assistance;
c) Response to disaster management by various organizations
and NGOs
d) Specific role of Rural Development workers in community
based disaster risk management.
III Major Requirements for Coping with Disaster
a) Foundational factors: Organization, Planning, Training needs
and specialized skills, Utilization of resources.
10
b) Logistics, Leadership, and Public awareness
IV Institutions and Instruments in Disaster Response and Standards
of Service.
a) International Decade for Natural Disaster Reductions and UN
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work
1) Visit the Disaster Management 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 Bank, 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: Disaster 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.. New Delhi. National Disaster Management Division, 2004.
7. Singh Tej: Disaster Management: Approaches And Strategies.. New Delhi. Akansha
Publishing H ouse, 2006.
8. Gandhi P Jegadish: Disaster Mitigation And Management: Post Tsunami Perspectives.. Resolutions.
10
b) Administration of Relief in India and review 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.
V Long Term Measures in Disaster Management.
a) Prevention: Problem areas, Resources relevant to Prevention.
10 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
preparedness arrangements
VI Response to Disaster: Impact and Post Impact Factors.
a) Response: Characteristics, problem areas; Requirements for
effective response;
10
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.
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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.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER: IV
PAPER TITLE: HUMAN RIGHTS AND VULNURABLE GROUPS
PAPER CODE: MARD 4. 5, TOTAL CREDIT S: 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
I Basic Concept
a) Human Values - Dignity , Liberty, Equality , Justice, Unity in
Diversity, Ethics and Morals
10
II Perspectives of Rights and Duties
a) Rights: Inherent -Inalienable -Universal - Individual and
Groups
10
b) Nature and concept of Duties
c) Interrelationship of Rights and Duties
III
United Nations And Human Rights
a) Brief History of Human Rights - International and National
10 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)
IV Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups
10
a) Meaning and Concept of Vulnerable and
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.
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Evaluation Pattern
External 60
Internal 40
Field Work
1) 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
References
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 Rights , OUP,
New Delhi, 2007.
4. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights , OUP, New Delhi; 2006
5. K. Rajaram (ed.), A book o f essays , Spectrum India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2001.
6. S.K. Ghai, Indian Politics: A comparative perspective , P.K. Foundation, 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 Environment , Viva Publication, New
Delhi, 2006.
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V Human Rights in Indian Context
10 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)
VI Role of Advocacy Groups
a) Professional Bodies: Press, Media, Role of Lawyers -Legal
Aid
10 b) Educational Institutions
c) Role of Corporate Sector
d) NGO’s