Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Introduction to Economy of Maharashtra Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Introduction to Economy of Maharashtra
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Module 1: Introduction to the Economy of Maharashtra
- Features of the Economy of Maharashtra, key economic indicators of Maharashtra, Geographical Structure and Administrative Setup of Maharashtra, Population Composition of Maharashtra, Role of State Government in the Economy of Maharashtra , Issues and challenges of the economy of Maharashtra.
- Causes of Deprivation and Reforms to be undertaken in Maharashtra. Issues and Challenges of Urbanisation in Maharashtra.
Module 2: Agriculture and Cooperation in Maharashtra
- Role of agriculture in the economy of Maharashtra, Agriculture productivity-Problems & Policies measures to increase productivity. Cropping pattern and area under cultivation in Maharashtra, Problems and policy measures of Agricultural Marketing in Maharashtra. Meaning, Objectives, Features of Co- operative Movement in Maharashtra, Features & objectives of Co-operative Marketing. Structure of Co- Operative Financial System in Maharashtra.
Reference Books
- 1 Economic Survey of Maharashtra of 2024-25 published by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Planning Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai
- 2 Bhalchandra Mungekar–(January 2003) The Economy of Maharashtra - Changing Structure and Emerging Issues, published by Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change
- 3 Chandrahas Deshpande (2019) Economy of Maharashtra, Mumbai
- 4 Mishra / Puri, Ruddar & Dutt, Agarwal, (2013),.Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
- 5 Mahajan Mukund, (1994), Indian Economy and the Economic problem of Maharashtra, Volume-I, Nirali Prakashan, Pune.
- 6 Mahajan Mukund, (1994), Indian Economy and the Economic problem of Maharashtra, Volume-I, Nirali Prakashan, Pune.