CERTIFICAT PROGRAMME IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ASSIGNMENTS

MRD-101, MRD-102, MRD-103

SCHEDULE FOR2009

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For January, 2009 Session
MRD-101/AST/TMA-1/2009 / Jan 2009 / 1 March 2009 / 15 March 2009
MRD-102/AST/TMA-2/2009 / Jan 2009 / 1 May 2009 / 15 May 2009
MRD-103/AST/TMA-3/2009 / Jan 2009 / 1 July 2009 / 15 July 2009
For July, 2009 Session
MRD-101/AST/TMA-4/2009 / July2009 / 1 August 2009 / 15 August2009
MRD-102/AST/TMA-5/2009 / July2009 / 1 September 2009 / 15 September2009
MRD-103/AST/TMA-6/2009 / July2009 / 1 October2009 / 15 October 2009

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Course Code:MRD-101

Course Title:Rural Development : Indian Context

Assignment No. : MRD-101/AST/TMA-1/2009

Note:The assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each

Long Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following:

  1. What do you understand by the concept of development? Discuss the characteristics of under-development in developing countries.
  2. Critically examine the recent agrarian movements arising out of the capitalistic contradictions in India.
  3. What are the essential ingredients of empowerment? Explain the role of the panchayats as an agent of political empowerment.

Medium Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Two of the following:

  1. Describe the trends of agricultural growth in India since Independence.
  2. Discuss in briefevolution of agricultural extension service system in India.
  3. Describe the role of credit in rural development.

Short Answers Questions Maximum Marks : 6 each

Write short notes on any Five of the following:

  1. Meaning of Demography
  2. Structure of Rural Workforce
  3. Sen’s Measure of Poverty
  4. Samurthy Programme
  5. Grameen Bank
  6. Soil Nutrient Depletion and Imbalances
  7. Disctrict Planning Committee
  8. Gyandoot

Course Code:MRD-102

Course Title:Rural Development Programmes

Assignment No. : MRD-102/AST/TMA-2/2009

Note:The assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each

Long Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following:

  1. Trace the evolution of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY).Describe the process of its implementation.
  1. Why is Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) important in the context of Universal Elementary Education (UEE)? Analyze in detail.
  1. Describe watershed approach in the context of Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP).Discuss its main features of planning and implementation as envisaged in the guidelines.

Medium Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Two of the following:

  1. Critically examine the performance of Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). What were the factors responsible for it’s restructuring.
  1. Describe various elements that are necessary to ensure Regional Food Security.
  1. What is the role of Science and Technology in the process of Rural Development?

Short Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each

Write short notes on any Five of the following:

  1. Basic Needs Concept
  2. Revolving Fund
  3. International Trade in the Food-grains
  4. Earmarking of funds
  5. Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme
  6. On-line Management and Monitoring System
  7. Elementary Education
  8. Agro-Forestry

Course Code : MRD-103

Course Title: Rural Development – Planning and Management

Assignment No.: MRD-103/AST/TMA-3/2009

Note :The assignment has three sections. It contains questions which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each.

Long Answer Questions Maximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following :

  1. What do you understand by planning?Trace the evolution and development of planning experience in India.
  1. Discuss the meaning, objectives and dimensions of project evaluation.
  1. Explain the various steps required for developing community based programmes.
Medium Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Twoof the following :

  1. Explain briefly, the various components of district planning.
  1. Discuss the process of identification and formulation of a project.
  1. Describe in brief, the nature of strategies adopted for social action.
Short Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each
Write short notes on any Five of the following :
  1. Mid-Term Appraisal
  2. State Planning Department
  3. Formulative and Summative Evaluation
  4. Difference between Management and Administration
  5. Cash Flow Statement
  6. Objectives of CAPART
  7. Community Diagnosis
  8. Future Economic Value

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