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- Agricultural Diversification in Himachal Pradesh: An Economic Analysis
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Nisha Devi
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R.S. Prasher
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1 Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173230, IN
1 Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173230, IN
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Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 6, No 12 (2018), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Objective: The study about diversification in agriculture has been carried out to explain extent and trend of agriculture diversification and to know about the factors affecting the agriculture diversification in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Methods: The present study explain the extent and trend of diversification using Simpson Index and percentage of area under non-food grain crops applied on the data collected from reliable sources throughout the State that widens the scope for improvement and development in agriculture. Step wise linear regression method was carried out for data collected from 1972-73 to 2011-12 to find out the drivers of crop diversification. Findings: Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti, Shimla and Sirmour districts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed tendency towards diversified agriculture at varying extents. Diversification towards high value cash crops in most of the districts did take place but its intensity was quite pronounced in Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Shimla and Kullu where the increase in area under the non-food grains was varied from 17.18% in Kullu to 57.47% in Kinnaur over 1972-73. Application: Average size of land holding, regulated market infrastructure and irrigated area were the important determinants, which were positively related with the crop diversification. Agriculture diversification is an option to stabilize and raise farm incomes of the farmers in the study area.Keywords
Herfindahl Index, Simpson Index, Regression Analysis, Vegetables, Agriculture Diversification.Full Text
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- Women Entrepreneurship, the New Era of Global Entrepreneurship:A Case Study of Successful Women Entrepreneurs of Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
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1 School of Business and Management Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, IN
1 School of Business and Management Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, IN
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Journal of Strategic Human Resource Management, Vol 8, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 15-26Abstract
Women entrepreneurship has shown an upward trend globally. According to a study conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Research Association, an estimated 163 million women were starting or running new businesses in 74 economies around the world in 2016. In addition, an estimated 111 million were running established businesses globally (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2016/2017 Report on Women’s Entrepreneurship).” Till 2018, women mark their presence in every un-conventional career field. Women entrepreneurs are significantly contributing in the economy of the country. Earlier women entrepreneurs faced many hurdles which limit their potentials but now women across the globe have overcome all challenges and have magnificently proved themselves in all spheres of life including the most cumbersome world of entrepreneurship which was earlier dominated by the men. Drucker said that Indian women are the best managers because since their childhood they learned how to take responsibilities and how to handle the adverse situations. Women across India are showing more interest in entrepreneurship because they want to be economically independent and have control over their lives. This paper entails the success stories of woman entrepreneurs of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, who have created for themselves an identity and earned respect through their entrepreneurial skills and became an idol in the eyes of the society.Keywords
Women Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Challenges, Technology.
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