Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics of Agro-processing Industries and Management Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for Economics of Agro-processing Industries and Management
Practise with the Semester 5 past papers. They are from the old syllabus, so check each topic against this one.
Module 1: Introduction to Agro-Processing Industries
- Meaning and scope of agro-processing industries, importance of agro-processing in agricultural development, value addition in agriculture, types of agro-processing industries, supply chain and value chain in agro-processing, role of agro-processing in employment generation and rural development, problems and challenges faced by agro-processing industries.
Module 2: Management and Policy Aspects of Agro-Processing Industries
- Cost structure and pricing of agro-processing products, marketing and distribution channels, role of cooperatives and private sector in agro-processing, quality control and standardisation (FSSAI, AGMARK), government policies and schemes for agro-processing industries, role of MSMEs, export potential and future prospects of agro-processing industries in India.
References
- 1 Government of India, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Annual Reports.
- 2 Acharya, S.S. & Agarwal, N.L., Agricultural Marketing in India, Oxford & IBH.
- 3 Ruddar Datt & Sundharam, Indian Economy, S. Chand & Company.
- 4 Economic Survey of India (Latest Edition).
- 5 FAO Reports on Agro-Processing and Value Addition.