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Kumar, Anil
- Socio-Economic impact of MGNREGA: Evidences from District of Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand, India
Authors
1 Division of Dairy Economics, statistics and management, NDRI, Karnal 132001, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economic, GBPUA&T Pantnagar, 263145, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 3, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 1-10Abstract
Background/Objectives: The present study conducted in the District of Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand, has examined the impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on the socio economic status of participants.
Methods/Statistical analysis: The study was based on the information gathered from 80 households of four Gram Panchayats of an average performing block in the district. Twelve socio-economic indicators were evaluated using three point scale to assess the socio-economic impact of the scheme. The average days of employment in MGNREGA scheme observed to decrease slightly from 59.8 days in 2007-08 to 51.9 days in year 2013-14 and significant increase in 2013-14 over 2007-08 was noticed in socio-economic indicators namely, annual per capita food, non food, health and, per child education expenditures. Debts were found to increase along with asset possession though per capita saving declined. The value of socio-economic index indicated that in the initial years of implementation of the programme, about 36 per cent of the beneficiary households were in poor socio-economic strata which decreased to 12 per cent in 2013-14, while beneficiary households in good socio-economic strata increased from 30 per cent to55 per cent.
Application/Improvements: Study suggested that implementing agencies should make conscious efforts to increase the person days employment in the area to meet the minimum specified target of employment under MGNREGA and also the scheme should be continued in future and expanded to other regions of the country involving more families under its ambit.
Keywords
MGNREGA, Socio-Economic Profile, Person Days, Indicators, Socio-Economic Index.Full Text
- Seasonal Availability and Utilization Pattern of Fluid Milk in Nainital District of Uttarakhand
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145 (U.A), IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Objective: An attempt was made to study seasonal availability and utilization pattern of fluid milk in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Statistical Analysis: The study was based on the primary data collected for liquid/processed milk varieties and milk products from the selected co-operative dairy plant of Nainital district. The pattern of utilization of milk in the manufacturing of product mix percentage was computed for various products after making an adjustment of loss of milk in transit, handling etc.
Findings: Three distinct seasons in a year were observed. It has been found that there were three sources of milk to plant viz., primary co-operative societies, the State Milk Grid and the milk reconstituted at the plant from powder milk. Standardized milk and dahi was the major product for the plant. The study has observed that out of the total availability of milk more than 80 percent of milk was used for processed milk varieties and rest will be used for making different milk products. The study concluded that production was affected by calving season and weather condition. Further, there was no definite pattern observed in the production of milk and milk products. Its production mainly depends upon the local demand for dairy products.
Improvements: The study has suggested that development of co-operative dairy industry in a sustainable manner, the co-operative dairy plants should formulate long-term vision and strategy.
Keywords
Seasonal Availability, Utilization Pattern, Milk and Milk Products, Uttarakhand.Full Text
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- Study on Procurement Pattern and Factors Affecting Milk Procurement In Nainital District of Uttarakhand
Authors
1 Department of Agricultural Economics, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar-263 145 (U.A), IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 8 (2018), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Objective: This study investigated procurement pattern and main factors affecting fluid milk in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Statistical/analysis: Secondary data were collected from selected co-operative dairy plant for procurement pattern and factors affecting milk procurement for the period 2003 to 2013 and 2008-2013, respectively. The main determinants of factors affecting fluid milk have been identified. The average procurement indices in lean season, mean season and flush season were constructed.
Findings: The results indicated that procurement pattern has an increasing trend in the monthly procurement of milk. The milk procurement was at peak in March and lowest in June (summer). It has been found that procurement of milk was usually low in lean season thereafter rising progressively in mean season followed by flush season. On the basis of regression analysis, the study has been found that all the explanatory variables were statistically significant except average value of incentives provided on technical inputs and average kilometers distance travelled per litre of milk procured.
Improvements: The study has observed that seasonality affects the level of milk procurement.
Keywords
Procurement Pattern, Factors Affecting, Fluid Milk, Uttarakhand.Full Text
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