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Micro Finance & Women - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Micro finance is a policy instrument to promote economic development, employment and growth through the support of micro entrepreneurs and small businesses. Micro finance is a movement whose objective is a world in which as many poor and near-poor households as possible have permanent access to an appropriate range of high quality financial services, including not just credit but also savings, insurance, and fund transfers. Many of those who promote micro finance believe that such access will help poor people get out of poverty. Several factors have led to increased interest in micro finance in promoting growth with gender equity. With the growing globalisation and liberalisation of the economy as well as increased privatisation of services, women as a whole have been left behind and not been able to partake in the fruits of success. Mainstreaming of women into the new and emerging areas of growth is imperative. This will require training and skill upgradation in emerging trades and encouraging more women to take up vocational training and employment in the booming sectors. Small enterprises are the best vehicle for stimulating entrepreneurial talent and participation of women in the development process. Small enterprises provide livelihood, check rural-urban migration, generate export earnings and touch upon the lives of the marginalised, disadvantaged and vulnerable women, in both urban and rural areas. The role of micro finance cannot be over emphasised in this context. This book contains 11 research papers, authored by experts in the field of finance, which provide empirical evidence of the role of micro finance in economically empowering women, particularly in rural areas.

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Banking & Micro Finance in India - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

The banking industry in India has undergone transformation since the early 1980s under the impact of deregulation, advances in information technology (IT) and globalisation. These forces have increased competitive pressures which have prompted banks to seek new sources of revenue beyond traditional products. Historically, banks have not provided financial services, such as loans, to clients with little or no cash income. Banks incur substantial costs to manage a client''s account, regardless of how small the sums of money involved are. With financial inclusion emerging as a major policy objective in the country, micro finance has occupied centre stage as a promising conduit for extending financial services to unbanked sections of the population. Micro finance is the provision of financial services to low-income clients or solidarity lending groups, including consumers and the self-employed, who traditionally lack access to banking and related services. Micro finance is not just about giving micro credit to the poor. Rather, it is a tool of economic development aimed at assisting the poor to work their way out of poverty. It covers a wide range of services like credit, savings, insurance, remittance and also non-financial services like training, counselling etc. This volume contains 10 research papers, authored by scholars in the field of finance, which provide deep insights into the functioning of banking sector and micro finance institutions in India.

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Micro Finance, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) & Poverty Eradication in India - Dr N Mani - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Micro finance is the provision of a diverse range of financial services and products including small loans (micro credit), saving accounts, insurance, pensions and money transfers. These are designed to assist people living in poverty who are not able to access financial services in the mainstream banking sector, because they have no collateral, formal identification or steady income. Micro finance is a movement whose objective is a world in which as many poor and near-poor households as possible have permanent access to an appropriate range of high quality financial services, including not just credit but also savings, insurance, and fund transfers. Many of those who promote micro finance believe that such access will help poor people get out of poverty. For others, micro finance is a way to promote economic development, employment and growth through the support of micro entrepreneurs and small businesses. The term micro credit, as a part of micro finance, did not exist before the 1970s. Now, it has become a buzzword among the development practitioners. In the process, the term has been imputed to mean everything to everybody. It includes agricultural/rural credit, co-operative credit, consumer credit, credit from credit unions, and from money lenders. Micro finance sector has grown rapidly over the past few decades. Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus is credited with laying the foundations of modern micro finance institutions (MFIs) with the establishment of Grameen Bank, Bangladesh in 1976. Today, it has evolved into a vibrant industry exhibiting a variety of business models. In India, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) took up this idea and started micro finance operations in the early 1990s. India has adopted a multi-agency approach for the development of its micro finance programme. All the major credit institutions, viz. commercial banks, co-operative banks, regional rural banks (RRBs) along with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been associated with the micro finance programme. The role of the delivering agents and their interface with the needy has led to alternative models of micro finance. Several factors have led to increased interest in micro credit in promoting growth with greater equity. There is increasing recognition of the importance of empowering all people by increasing their access to all the factors of production, including credit. Several micro finance institutions have succeeded in reaching the poorest of the poor by devising innovative strategies. These include the provision of small loans to poor peopleespecially in rural areas, at low interest rates, without collateral -- that are repayable in frequent instalments. Above all, many micro credit programmes have targeted one of the most vulnerable groups in society, i.e. women who live in households that own little or no assets. By providing opportunities for self-employment, many studies have concluded that these programmes have significantly increased women''s security, autonomy, self-confidence and status within the household.

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Micro Finance & India's Rural Economy - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

After achieving Independence in 1947, the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have made concerted efforts to provide the poor with access to credit. Despite the phenomenal increase in the physical outreach of formal credit institutions in the past several decades, the rural poor continue to depend on informal sources of credit. Institutions have also faced difficulties in dealing effectively with a large number of small borrowers, whose credit needs are small and frequent and their ability to offer collaterals is limited. Besides, cumbersome procedures and risk perceptions of the banks leave a gap in serving the credit needs of the rural poor. It is in this context that micro credit has emerged as the most suitable and practical alternative to the conventional banking in reaching the hitherto unreached poor population. Micro credit enables the poor people to be thrifty and helps them in availing the credit and other financial services for improving their income and living standards. The Self-help Group (SHG)-Bank Linkage Programme was formally launched in the year 1992 as a flagship programme by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and aptly supported by the RBI through its policy support. The Programme envisages organisation of the rural poor into SHGs for building their capacities to manage their own finances and then negotiate bank credit on commercial terms. This book contains 13 well-researched papers by experts on the subject which provide analytical information on various aspects of the micro finance and its impact on rural economy of India.

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Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in the Indian Economy - Pooja - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Prior to the enactment of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, small industries in India comprised tiny, cottage, traditional, village and modern small enterprises. These enterprises were fragmented across various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India for the purpose of development schemes and concessions. In order to streamline procedures, correct discrepancies and avoid neglect of certain sectors, MSMED Act was enacted on June 16, 2006. This Act provides the first-ever legal framework recognising the concept of enterprise (comprising both manufacturing and service entities), defining medium enterprises and integrating the three tiers of these enterprises, namely micro, small and medium. This book deals with various aspects of the development of small enterprises in India, including their advantages, performance and problems. More importantly, it suggests measures which would enhance the competitiveness of small enterprises in order to enable them to compete in the globalised world.

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Micro Credit, Self-help Groups (SHGs) & Women Empowerment - Neeta Tapan - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Since Independence in 1947, the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have made concerted efforts to provide the poor with access to credit. Despite the phenomenal increase in the physical outreach of formal credit institutions in the past several decades, the disadvantaged sections of society including women continue to depend on informal sources of credit. Regular institutions have faced difficulties in dealing with a large number of small borrowers, whose credit needs are small and frequent and their ability to offer collaterals is limited. Besides, cumbersome procedures and risk perceptions of the banks leave a gap in serving the credit needs of the poor. It is in this context that micro credit has emerged as the most suitable and practical alternative to the conventional banking in reaching the hitherto unreached poor population. Micro credit enables the poor people to be thrifty and helps them in availing the credit and other financial services for improving their income and living standards. The Self-help Group (SHG)-Bank Linkage Programme was formally launched in the year 1992 and aptly supported by the RBI through its policy support. The Programme envisages organisation of the rural poor into SHGs for building their capacities to manage their own finances and then negotiate bank credit on commercial terms. This book deals with the role of micro credit and SHGs in the socio-economic empowerment of women.

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Financial Inclusion through Micro Finance - Suman P.m. - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Despite the rapid spread of financial and banking system in India after Independence in 1947, a large segment of the societyparticularly low-income households in rural areashas very little access to financial services, both formal and semi-formal. As a consequence, many of them have to depend either on their own or high cost informal sources of finance, such as moneylenders. This is particularly true of the sporadic financial requirements of poor households for emergency purposes such as medical treatment. It is well-known that poor people, small entrepreneurs and other disadvantaged groups are presently excluded from the financial sector, which leads to their marginalisation and denial of opportunity to grow and prosper. Hence, financial inclusion of the disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society is a prerequisite for healthy and harmonious socio-economic development of India. Financial inclusion is the process of providing wide range of financial services and adequate credit in time to the weaker sections and low-income groups at an affordable cost. Merely having a bank account may not be a good indicator of financial inclusion. The essence of financial inclusion is to ensure that a range of appropriate financial services are available to every individual so that he/she may show his/her worth to the society. It has been widely accepted that micro finance is the most important tool of financial inclusion. Provisions of micro finance to the poor, especially women in rural areas, coupled with supporting activities like education, training and skill formation, can transform Indian economy on desired lines. Self-help groups (SHGs) represent a unique approach to financial intermediation. The approach combines access to low-cost financial services with a process of self-management and development. The present work is an attempt to emphasize the importance of financial inclusion of the poor and underlines the role of micro finance and SHGs in this endeavour.

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Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for Inclusive Growth - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economy. They provide immediate large-scale employment, ensure a more equitable distribution of the national income, and facilitate effective mobilisation of resources, both capital and labour, which might otherwise remain unutilised. The need to promote, modernise and reorganise these enterprises is paramount. The needs, problems and potentials of these enterprises differ not just with the nature of activity, but also with size, geographical location and structure. While the sector in general lacks access to marketing and credit facilities, the problem is more pronounced for people belonging to scheduled castes (SCs)/scheduled tribes (STs) and minorities. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce social security, training and health insurance schemes for these vulnerable groups. Though Government is providing several fiscal and monetary incentives for MSMEs, yet many of these enterprises suffer from lack of modern technology, skilled labour, inadequate bank credit, and an inefficient marketing network. All these constraints have resulted in a high cost structure placing this sector at a disadvantage vis-á-vis the large industries. This book contains 8 well-researched papers, authored by experts in the field, which provide valuable inputs pertaining to the problems and potentials of MSMEs in the context of policy emphasis on inclusive growth.

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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Post-COVID-19 Era - Dr Astha Ahuja - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

As per the Annual Report, 2018-19 of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, there were 633.88 lakh micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country engaged in different economic activities. Total employment in the MSMEs sector is estimated to be 1,109 lakh, and their contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) is pegged at 28.9 percent. In the wake of COVID-19, it was a particularly challenging time for MSMEs, many of which were on the brink of closing down their operations. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on May 12, 2020, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Initiative) which combined relief, policy reforms and fiscal and monetary measures to help businesses and individuals cope up with the situation created by COVID-19 pandemic. A mega package of ` 20 lakh crore (10 percent of the GDP) was announced for the purpose. The details of the ` 20 lakh crore package were announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in five tranches during the next five consecutive days. All the measures were aimed at spurring investment and buffering the economy against the Covid pandemic shock. In a bid to make MSMEs sector of the economy survive, the Finance Minister in her first tranche of the stimulus, announced on May 13, 2020, laid out specific boosters that could offer some relief to this hard-hit sector. The nearly ` 6 lakh crore tranche, included ` 3 lakh crore collateral-free automatic loans for MSMEs. Furthermore, from July 1, 2020, a new classification of MSMEs with liberalized definitions is in place. This book provides a descriptive and analytical account of the functioning of MSMEs in India. It discusses at length their role in the Indian economy, policies and programmes of the Government to promote them, and the problems faced by them.

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Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India - Dr Jaynal Ud Din Ahmed - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the years. MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing large employment opportunities, at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries, but also help in industrialisation of rural and backward areas, thereby reducing regional imbalances, and assuring more equitable distribution of national income and wealth. MSMEs are complementary to large industries as ancillary units and contribute enormously to the socio-economic development of the country. The sector contributes significantly to manufacturing output, employment and exports of the country. MSMEs, though important, face a number of problems which have resulted in their retarded growth. Inadequate working capital, lack of information to access national and international markets, shortage of trained personnel and obsolete technology are the major barriers to the growth of MSMEs in India. In the post-WTO agenda, domestic markets have been opened up for imports, creating severe competition for the local industries. At the same time, it has created opportunities for small industries to tap global markets. Globalisation of the economies across the world has changed the notions of manufacturing, productivity and competitiveness. Flexible production processes and structures are being increasingly put in place to compete in highly dynamic markets where product life is short. Moreover, discerning customers -- with higher purchasing power and more differentiated and international tastes -- are demanding much more product variety, higher quality and greater value for money. The present volume provides an exhaustive analytical account of the functioning of MSMEs in India. It discusses at length their role in the Indian economy, policies and programmes of the Government to promote them, and the problems faced by them in the context of globalisation and liberalisation of world economies.

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Rural Transformation in India - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Emergence of WTO and the series of deliberations under Uruguay round have changed the world economic order. Indian Government has shelved the earlier protectionist policies and opened up the economy to the world market. he biased attitude of the Government towards service and industrial sectors has relegated agriculture to the backdrop. The present book attempts to highlight the challenges posed by globalisation on the agriculture sector and rural development efforts and the consequent impact on rural poverty, food security and employment situation. Macro and micro level observations on the above issues dealt with in this book will give valuable insight into current issues and problems related to rural economy of India.

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Water Resources Management - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Ecological concern is not merely an environmental concern but also calls for prudent use of water resources. Planning and implementation of water resources projects involve a number of socio-economic aspects and issues such as environmental sustainability, appropriate resettlement and rehabilitation of project-affected people and livestock, public health concerns of water impoundment, dam safety etc. This book presents views and opinions of experts regarding conservation and effective utilisation of water resources that are fast becoming scarce in their availability. The contributors in the book include experts in drought studies, environmental studies, public utility studies, agriculture and watershed management areas. The suggestions based on the micro level studies are of immense relevance and would be useful for policy formulation and practical implementation of the programmes.

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Gender & Development in India - - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Ensuring gender parity has become a great challenge for the modern world. Gender equality forms part of development strategy in many countries of the world including India. When both men and women have equal access to services and resources, enjoy equal rights, and get equal opportunities to develop skills and capabilities then the development of the country is fast and balanced. The volume has emerged from the research papers contributed by social scientists and academicians from different parts of India, focusing on specific gender-related issues. Both primary and secondary data have been used by the authors to analyse the problems and conclude with suggestions. The main themes which the volume covers are: agriculture and gender development, micro credit financing and women empowerment, role of Self-help Groups (SHGs) and NGOs in socio-economic development of women and health and education of women.

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Microfinance in India - S M Feroze - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

In recent years, microfinance in India has emerged as the most suitable and practical alternative to conventional banking in reaching the hitherto unreached poor population. Microfinance enables the poor people to be thrifty and helps them in availing the credit and other financial services for improving their income and living standards. The Self-help Group (SHG)-Bank Linkage Programme was formally launched in 1992 as a flagship programme by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and aptly supported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its policy support. The programme envisages organisation of the rural poor into SHGs for building their capacities to manage their own finances and then negotiate bank credit on commercial terms. The poor are encouraged to voluntarily come together to save small amounts regularly and extend micro loans among themselves. Once the group attains required maturity of handling larger resources, the bank credit follows. This book explains the concepts associated with microfinance, traces its progress and performance and examines the role of government agencies in its promotion. It also highlights the role of microfinance in the economic empowerment of women and as a tool of financial inclusion. A case study of microfinance in Haryana (a relatively developed state of North India) also forms part of the book.

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Self-Help Groups (SHGs) & Women Empowerment in India - Arjun Y Pangannavar - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

According to Census 2011, population of India increased from 103 crore in 2001 to 121 crore in 2011, an increase of 18 crore or 17.6 percent. Out of 121 crore, 62.4 crore (51.6 percent) were males and 58.6 crore (48.4) were females. Women play a critical role in the family which is the basic unit of a society. Family is a strong force for social cohesion and integration and as such should be strengthened. The inadequate support to women and insufficient protection to their respective families affect society as a whole and undermines efforts to achieve gender equality. In different cultural, political and social systems, various forms of family exist and the rights, capabilities and responsibilities of family members must be respected. The emergence and rapid multiplication of Self-help Groups (SHGs) based on micro credit is a phenomenon that is gaining increasing importance in the development scenario. SHGs are being viewed by governments and NGOs as a strategy for both women''s empowerment as well as poverty reduction. SHGs are a conduit for routing a wide range of government-sponsored development messages and schemes. NGOs have increasingly been adopting SHGs as a strategy to bring women together, at a faster pace and larger scale than the collective building processes adopted by them earlier. This book explains and examines the role of SHGs in the socio-economic empowerment of poor rural women in India.

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Agricultural Finance and Marketing in India - Dr Makarand Upadhyaya - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Agricultural production in India depends upon millions of small farmers. Agricultural methods and techniques used by them are crucial for raising yields per hectare. Marketing is the last link in the chain of production process. An efficient marketing system which ensures reasonable return to the producers is essential to induce them to produce more. Production in agriculture being seasonal, the crop is harvested during a short period and consumed gradually. In the absence of staying power of a large number of small farmers, they compete with each other and the markets witness conditions of occasional glut and scarcity. Moreover, sale of agricultural produce involves a number of functions such as assembling, storing, grading, standardising, transporting and financing of the produce and negotiating sale. All this calls for adequate credit facilities for the farmers and an efficient and remunerative system of marketing of agricultural produce. This book explains and examines various aspects of agricultural finance and marketing in India. It contains 15 chapters which have been organized into 3 parts. Part I (chapters 1 and 2) is titled Introduction to Indian Agriculture. It provides an overview of agricultural finance, marketing and commerce during British rule. Besides, it gives a brief introduction of the present state of agricultural sector in India. Part II (chapters 3 to 8) is titled Agricultural Finance. It discusses credit needs and sources of Indian farmers, rural co-operative credit institutions, regional rural banks (RRBs), micro finance and self-help groups (SHGs), kisan credit cards (KCCs) and farm loan waivers. Part III (chapters 9 to 15) is titled Agricultural Marketing and Commerce. It deals with importance and requirements of a sound agricultural marketing system, present system of agricultural marketing, national agriculture market (e-NAM), minimum support prices (MSP), food stocks, food subsidy, public distribution system (PDS), agricultural exports and imports, and the three controversial farm laws (now repealed).

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Financial Inclusion in India - Dr N Mani - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

It is well-known that in India, while one segment of the population has access to assortment of banking services encompassing regular banking facilities and portfolio counselling, the other segment of underprivileged and lower income group is totally deprived of even basic financial services. Exclusion of large segments of the society from financial services adversely affects the overall economic growth of a country. Apart from the rural areas, there is a significant degree of financial exclusion in urban areas as well. The cost of financial exclusion is recognised to be enormous for the society as well as for individuals, particularly in terms of inability to realise full potential due to financial constraints. The recent developments in banking technology have transformed banking from the traditional brick-and-mortar infrastructure like staffed branches to a system supplemented by other channels like automated teller machines (ATMs), credit/debit cards, internet banking, online money transfers etc. However, access to such technology is restricted only to privileged segments of the society. In order to ensure financial inclusion of the poor, particularly in rural areas, various initiatives have been taken by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from time to time. These have included nationalization of commercial banks in 1969 and 1980, establishment and expansion of rural credit co-operatives, regional rural banks (RRBs), urban co-operative banks (UCBs), micro finance and self-help groups (SHGs), mutual funds, pension funds and Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), 2014. There are several challenges that require concerted efforts from banks, the RBI and the Government to ensure convenient and cost-effective delivery of financial services to the public at large. In particular, the challenge is to introduce innovations in risk assessment, reduce transaction costs, devise new credit delivery channels, and use information technology to make financial inclusion a viable model. Looking to the immense potential lying ahead, rapid progress of financial inclusion efforts in India is the need of the hour. The stakeholders have come to realise the need for viable and sustainable business models which can sharply focus on accessible and affordable financial services, products and processes, synergistic partnerships with non-bank entities including the technology service providers.

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Industrial Economics - Dr N Mani - Bog - New Century Publications - Plusbog.dk

Industrialization, being the significant determinant of economic development, has become the focus of economic policy for most countries of the world. Industrial growth contributes to the welfare of an economy by creating new occupations and hence new job opportunities. It is also associated with improvement in infrastructural facilities like transport and communications. In the wake of liberalization, privatization and openness wave sweeping across the world, emerging economies are paying greater attention to industrialization of their respective economies. Industrial economics is the study of firms, industries, and markets. In the context of decision-making, industrial economics helps to understand such issues such as the levels at which capacity, output, and prices are set. Industrial economics also gives insights into how firms organize their activities with the main objective of profit maximisation. There is also an international dimension to industrial economics: firms have the option to source inputs from and sell their products to foreign countries. Globalization has led to the growth of transnational (or multinational) corporations which operate in many parts of the world. Companies which operate in more than one country face different regulatory and tax regimes. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are becoming popular as transnational corporations take advantage of widespread liberalisation and deregulation to gain market shares, consolidate operations, improve efficiency and dilute the costs associated with investing in research and development and information technology. Although formation of regional groupings have been the prime movers of the bulk of the cross-border M&As in the developed world, M&As have also emerged as the preferred mode of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the developing countries. This book provides an understanding of the various problems and situations faced by the present and prospective entrepreneurs in setting-up/expanding their industrial units. It underscores the significance of industrialization and how modern economies are ensuring it. It explains and examines various issues involved in the process of industrialization in a lucid, cogent and analytical manner. It would connect teachers and students of the subject to the basic concepts, components and processes of industrial economics. The book contains 25 chapters which have been organized into 2 parts. Part I (chapters 1 to 18) is titled Basics of Industrial Economics. It provides conceptual and analytical clarification as regards forms of business organization, location of industry, types of market, production, cost and revenue functions of a firm, industrial productivity and efficiency, trade marks and patents, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), special economic zones (SEZs) and technology parks, entrepreneurship and innovations, industry and internet, industrial pollution and various other topics related to the subject. Part II (chapters 19 to 25) is titled Industrialization in India. It explains and examines Indian industry in historical perspective, important laws to regulate industry and business, public sector enterprises (PSEs), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), industrial finance, recent initiatives for industrial development and ease of doing business in India.

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75 Years of Industrial, Infrastructural and Logistics Development in India: 1947-48 to 2021-22 - Dr Makarand Upadhyaya - Bog - New Century

Post-Independence, Indias industrial policy was shaped broadly in terms of the Industrial Policy Resolution of April 1948. That Resolution emphasised clearly the responsibility of government in the matter of promoting, assisting and regulating the development of industry in the national interest. It envisaged for the public sector, an increasingly active role. The 1948 Resolution was reviewed in the light of experience gained, and the new Industrial Policy Resolution was placed before the Parliament on April 30, 1956. The Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956, launched on the eve of the Second Five Year Plan (1956-61), was called by many as the economic constitution of India. It classified industries into three categories, having regard to the part which the state would play in each of them. Economic reforms initiated in 1991 marked a clear change in direction as successive governments started paying attention to difficulties faced by businesses. The Industrial Policy Statement in the Indian Parliament on July 24, 1991, introduced radical changes to unshackle the Indian industrial economy from the cobwebs of unnecessary bureaucratic controls. Since then, Indian industry has upgraded technology and product quality to a significant degree and met the challenge of openness after being protected for so long. Recently, the Government has launched a number of programmes/schemes to rejuvenate and modernize the Indian industry. These have included, inter alia, Make in India Campaign, Start-up India Initiative, Stand-up India Scheme and Smart Cities Mission. Till recently, as the government implemented and financed the bulk of infrastructure outlays, all the attendant project risks were also borne by the government. The pattern of financing witnessed in the past has undergone a change with the transition from predominant state investment in infrastructure to increasing private/foreign participation. While the reliance on domestic sources continues as in the past, these are being augmented by foreign funds in the form of equity as well as debt. Logistics refers to a series of services and activities, such as transportation, warehousing, and brokerage, which help to move goods and establish supply chains across and within borders. Recognizing the importance of logistics for exports and growth, the government has included logistics in the harmonized master list of the infrastructure sub-sector. This has eased access to credit and simplified the approvals process for building infrastructure in the sector. Also, the Logistics Division in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India was created on July 7, 2017. This book is an exhaustive account of developments in the related fields of industry, infrastructure and logistics since Independence in 1947. It provides an understanding of the various problems and situations faced by the country in its journey from a stagnant colonial economy to a modern vibrant industrial power. The book contains 23 chapters which have been organized into 3 parts. Part I (chapters 1 to 11) is titled Industrial Policy and Promotion. It explains and examines Indian industry during the British rule, post-Independence industrial policy, legal and institutional framework for industrialization, rise and fall of public sector enterprises (PSEs), problems and policies pertaining to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), industrial relations and labour law reforms, entrepreneurship development, Make in India Campaign, Start-up India and Stand-up India initiatives and other related topics. Part II (chapters 12 to 21) is titled Infrastructural Development and Upgradation. It deals with pre- and post-Independence state of infrastructure, energy sources and management, transport modes and services, telecommunications and information technology (IT), special economic zones (SEZs), water resources and irrigation, rural and urban infrastructure and services and some other topics pertaining to infrastructure. Part III (chapters 22 and 23) is titled Logistics Development and Services. This part is devoted to meaning and importance of logistics and the various dimensions of logistics services and support in India.

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