Inter District Disparities in Agriculture Development of Rajasthan: Some Policy Implications for Lagged Districts

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2017 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 4 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Ms. Sapna Newar, Dr. Nidhi Sharma

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I4P110

How to Cite?

Ms. Sapna Newar, Dr. Nidhi Sharma, "Inter District Disparities in Agriculture Development of Rajasthan: Some Policy Implications for Lagged Districts," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 4,  no. 4, pp. 51-60, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V4I4P110

Abstract:

For the overall development of a state it is prerequisite that all regions develop to the fullest of their capabilities and thus the benefits of their growth can be reaped by the inhabitants of all regions. The present study examines regional disparities at district level in the state of Rajasthan, at two points of time 1991-92 to 2010- 11. For this purpose six indicators have been selected from agriculture sector and respective composite indices have been prepared and then districts are ranked on the basis of their composite index. The paper suggested that in agriculture sector in Rajasthan more concentrated efforts are needed so that regional disparities at district level captures a declining trend instead of the rising trend at present (though marginally). For this, there is a need to propose a comprehensive plan as per agro-climatic zones of the state taking each district as a major unit.

Keywords:

Regional Disparities, Agriculture Development, Composite Index, Ranks, District level.

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