AGRICULTURE AND RURAL TRANSFORMATION: Issues and Challenges (With Special Reference to North-East India)

Book Details:

• Author: B. Kilangla Jamir and Giribabu M. (Eds)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131610886

• Pages: 320

• Cover: Hardcover

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

Agriculture and Rural Transformation presents a comprehensive examination of the dynamic changes shaping the agricultural and rural sectors in India. Recognizing the multi-dimensional nature of rural transformation, this volume delves into both macro- and micro-level aspects, analyzing how agricultural development interlinks with socio-economic progress in rural areas.

The book explores vital themes such as changing cropping patterns, agricultural credit, marketing challenges, rural employment, women’s roles in agriculture, and the impact of government interventions including MGNREGA. Through rich empirical studies from regions like Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Assam, it sheds light on the regional disparities and innovations in rural India.

With a focus on inclusive growth, the contributors emphasize the critical need for accelerating agricultural progress to ensure equitable development. The volume offers rich insights for policymakers, researchers, educators, and students in the fields of agricultural economics, rural development, and public policy.

Contents Overview:

1. Change in Cropping Pattern and Its Factors

2. Agricultural Situation and Rural Livelihood in Nagaland

3. Producer Organizations & Value Addition in Punjab

4. Floriculture Economics in Nagaland

5. Production & Marketing Challenges in Nagaland

6. Transition of Indian Rural Market

7. Crop-Based Credit Studies in South India

8. Trends in Crop Productivity Across India

9. Jhum Paddy Cultivation in Nagaland

10. Women’s Role in Agriculture and Rural Development

11. Orange Marketing in Mokokchung

12. Corporate Technology and the Second Green Revolution

13. Access to Formal Credit in Andhra Pradesh

14. Agriculture's Impact on Rural Livelihoods

15. Regional Issues in Agricultural Development

16. MGNREGP and Rural Employment in Andhra Pradesh

17. Small Tea Cultivation in Nagaland

18. Migration as a Livelihood Strategy

19. Institutional Credit in Nagaland

20. Women’s Activities in Rural Nagaland

21. Land-Use and Cropping in Jorhat, Assam

22. Non-Farm Sector’s Role in Poverty Alleviation

23. MGNREGA and Rural Poverty in Assam

24. Infrastructure Development in Rural Nagaland

About the Editors

Prof. B. Kilangla Jamir is Head of the Department of Economics at Nagaland University, specializing in Agricultural, Developmental, and Environmental Economics. A distinguished scholar, she has contributed extensively to academic research and policy, including the Nagaland Human Development Report.

Dr. Giribabu M. is Assistant Professor at Nagaland University with expertise in Agricultural and Developmental Economics. He has authored over 25 research papers and is a regular contributor to national and international conferences.