Major elective · Economics · Semester 5 · TY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Introduction to the Economy of Maharashtra
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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.
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Causes of Deprivation and Reforms to be undertaken in Maharashtra. Issues and Challenges of Urbanisation in Maharashtra.
Module 2: Agriculture and Cooperation in Maharashtra
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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.
Module 3: Industry and Infrastructure in Maharashtra
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Industrial Development in Maharashtra, Role of MIDC and Industrial Policy of Maharashtra. Effects of Industrialization. FDI & Industrial Development in Maharashtra. Role of Infrastructure in the development of the economy of Maharashtra, progress of road and transport, Communication, Irrigation & Power, Public health & Educational infrastructure in Maharashtra.
Module 4: Banking and Finance in Maharashtra
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Structure of Banking in the economy of Maharashtra, Structure of Co-Operative Financial System in Maharashtra, Priority Sector Lending of banks in Maharashtra. Microfinance and financial inclusion in Maharashtra: The role and progress of banking in Maharashtra. State Finance Commission of Maharashtra. Sources of Revenue and Expenditure of the Maharashtra State Government. Budget of Maharashtra.
Reference Books
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Economic Survey of Maharashtra of 2024-25 published by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Planning Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai
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Bhalchandra Mungekar–(January 2003) The Economy of Maharashtra - Changing Structure and Emerging Issues, published by Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change
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3
Chandrahas Deshpande (2019) Economy of Maharashtra, Mumbai
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Mishra / Puri, Ruddar & Dutt, Agarwal, (2013),.Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
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5
Mahajan Mukund, (1994), Indian Economy and the Economic problem of Maharashtra, Volume-I, Nirali Prakashan, Pune.
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Mahajan Mukund, (1994), Indian Economy and the Economic problem of Maharashtra, Volume-I, Nirali Prakashan, Pune.
