India’s industrial policy of 1991

The Indian Government had undertaken industrial policy reforms since 1980, but the most radical reforms have occurred since 1991, after the severe economic crisis in fiscal year 1990-91. These reforms mainly aim  at enhancing the efficiency and international competitiveness in Indian industry. India’s industrial policy of 1991 towards liberalisation, deregulation, market orientation has been hailed … Read more India’s industrial policy of 1991

Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy

Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy Main Issues In national priority setting, the following recurring and emerging issues for sustainable agricultural development and poverty alleviation must be considered: Population pressure and demographic transition; Resource base degradation and water scarcity; Investment in agriculture, structural adjustment and impact on the poor; Globalization and implication on the poor; Modern … Read more Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy

National policy of science and technology and changes in the policy from time to time

National Policy for Science and Technology The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building … Read more National policy of science and technology and changes in the policy from time to time

Main Features of budgets of Andhra Pradesh

Main Features of budgets of Andhra Pradesh  The fund serve said that the monetary allowance was readied keeping in perspective of the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST). The financial plan, rather than design and non-design parts, will have income use and capital use.   Here are the Budget 2017-18 features:   – Total Budget: … Read more Main Features of budgets of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Schemes and Projects

Andhra Pradesh Schemes and Project Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme supports creation of world-class infrastructure for attracting investments in the Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Sector. EMCs scheme supports grant assistance for setting up of both Greenfield and Brownfield EMCs of Andhra Pradesh Schemes and Projects. To promote investment in the Information Technology (IT) / Information … Read more Andhra Pradesh Schemes and Projects

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower Projects Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is in peninsular India consisting of coastal belt on the east and Rayalaseema in the south-west. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has the advantage of having most of the east flowing rivers in the state bringing in copious supplies from the Western and Eastern Ghats and up to … Read more Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Hydropower

Poverty and Development. Poverty-line and Programmes for eradication of Poverty in India.

The World Bank defines poverty in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more Poverty and Development. Poverty-line and Programmes for eradication of Poverty in India.

Meaning of Inclusive growth and development policy and strategy during 11th and 12th Five Year Plans.

Inclusive Growth is economic growth that creates opportunity for all segments of the population and distributes the dividends of increased prosperity, both in monetary and non-monetary terms, fairly across society.Indian Plans after the independence were based on the downward infiltration theory, which failed to bring equitable growth to all the sections of the Indian society. … Read more Meaning of Inclusive growth and development policy and strategy during 11th and 12th Five Year Plans.

Andhra Pradesh: Horticulture

Horticulture: Horticulture is a branch of agriculture. It deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes the cultivation of medicinal  plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops which includes grass and ornamental trees and plants. Andhra Pradesh Horticulture: Present Scenario Horticulture production in the state has been rising constantly for last two decades. In the below graph we can see … Read more Andhra Pradesh: Horticulture