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  Agroindustrialisation – an antidote to rural poverty?

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  Agroindustralisation – the transition towards more commercialised agriculture systems – has potential to provide the poor with off-farm employment, stimulate economic growth and promote security. However, there is a crucial need to provide poor rural people with appropriate skills and to overhaul currently inadequate systems of agricultural education and training (AET).
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  Report of the task force on application of agricultural biotechnology

  India, 2004

  This report details a proposal for the Government of India’s long-term strategy on agro-biotechnology.Key components of the report include:a draft long-term policy on applications of biotechnology in agriculturesuggest modifications in the existing administrative and procedural arrangements in order to streamline/harmonise decision making under various ministries and organisations
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  Organic: to combat pesticide residues

  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2004

  This paper analyses the use of fertilisers and pesticides within Indian agriculture, discussing the comparative advantages of organic farming as an alternative method of agricultural production. It draws attention to the fact that high doses of chemical fertilisers and pesticides are causing severe environmental and health hazards, including the contamination of ground water.
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  Impact of trade liberalisation on returns from land

  World Institute for Development Economics Research (WIDER), 2003

  The paper explores the impact of trade liberalisation on the returns from land for farmers in India.
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  Indigenous technical knowledge in animal husbandry

  Livestock Research for Rural Development, 2004

  This paper reports on a study of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in animal husbandry within India, in order to document practices and knowledge before possible extinction.
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  Gender budgeting analysis: a study in Maharashtra’s agriculture

  Economic and Political Weekly, India, 2004

  This paper analyses the impact that state budgets of Maharashtra, India had on women in agriculture between 1998 to 2002.
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  Seasonal labour migration in rural Nepal: a preliminary overview

  Overseas Development Institute, 2003

  This paper discussesthe development of rapid appraisal mechanisms through an examination of seasonal labour migration in rural Nepal.
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  Economic reforms and development strategy in Gujarat

  Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2002

  The Gujarat state government has followed a strategy focussed on industrialisation and urbanisation with an open door policy ever since its inception in 1960. Economic reform measures at the centre with an explicit emphasis on trade and industry considerably benefited Gujarat, making its economic performance outstanding.
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  Sustaining rural livelihoods in fragile environments: resource endowments or policy interventions?

  Centre For Economic And Social Studies, India, 2004

  It is argued that resource endowments determine the level and dynamics of livelihoods at the household level rather than policy interventions per se. On the other hand, policy interventions, given the status and structure of the economy, only act as catalysts. Policies for strengthening the resource base are necessary but not sufficient to address the livelihood issues.
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  Local institutions and rehabilitation of common lands in the Aravalli hills, Haryana

  Institute of Economic Growth, India, 2003

  Legislation was passed in India in 1992 imparting constitutional status on Panchayati Raj (village-level local government) institutions.

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