rural development Flashcards
What is rural development?
rural development is a plan of action to develop rural areas that are lacking behind in socio-economic development
give the meaning of agricultural marketing
refers to the sale, transport, storage and dealings of agricultural products or farm products
what is organic farming?
organic farming refers to farming that uses natural methods to grow crops, rather than chemical methods. it is a way to protect our health and environment
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public distribution system
what are some areas that require rural development?
human resources (literacy, education, health)
land reforms (changing ownership)
infrastructure - facilities
special measures (poverty, employment)
productivity resources
how do money lenders exploit farmers?
high interest and manipulating accounts, keeping them in a debt trap.
institutional sources of rural credit
NABARD
com. banks
regional rural banks
cooperative development banks
life giving sources of fishing community
sea, ocean, rivers
benefits of organic farming
cheaper
healthy
environment
demand
income
employment
quality and quantity
major problems of rural development
development of human resources, infrastructure, special measures, facilities, land reforms
drawbacks of agricultural market
lack of storage, info, malpractices, forced sales, middlemen, unorganised farming
