{"title":"On the Impact of Financial Development, Economic Growth, and Public Outlay on Alleviating Poverty in India","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-23082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-23082","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was intended to investigate the main determinants of poverty from 1980–2021. The empirical results revealed that financial development, economic growth, and government expenditure were helpful in reducing poverty in India. In addition, the causality showed that there was bidirectional causation between economic growth and government expenditure, while there was unidirectional causation between financial development and poverty. Based on the empirical findings, the possible policy implications were that banks should provide more funds at a low cost that will increase income and reduce poverty directly and indirectly. Furthermore, the government should invest more in developmental activities, formulate job-oriented policies and educational schemes that provide jobs, enhance human capital, and spur long-term economic growth.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47278065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regional Disparities in Agriculture Development in Haryana during Post Liberalisation Era","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22159","url":null,"abstract":"The main objective of the present study was to examine the district-level regional disparities in the agriculture development of Haryana. The study computed an agricultural development index using the Wroclaw taxonomic method, selecting 23 key agricultural indicators. The finding confirmed that the agricultural disparities had widened over the period in Haryana, where Yamuna Nagar and Kurukshetra districts had a high level of agricultural development. In contrast, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Rewari, and Bhiwani lagged in agricultural development. In addition, northern Haryana was prosperous in agricultural development, except for Panchkula and Panipat districts and the southern state had fallen behind in agricultural development, except for Palwal and Faridabad. The government should focus on lagging indicators in low and low-middle-developed districts to achieve balanced regional development","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48103140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Urbanization and Informal Economy: A Case Study of Street Vegetable Vendors in Sambalpur City","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22292","url":null,"abstract":"The study was undertaken to examine the urbanization trends and the socio-economic status of the street vegetable vendors in Sambalpur City. The study revealed that the urban population of Sambalpur City witnessed an increasing trend over the last five decades (1971-2011). At the same time, the land use pattern of the city showed increasing trends for residential, industrial, and transportation areas because of urbanization. The study further revealed that most street vendors were illiterate, and their daily income was less than `500. The research findings will help the policymakers to set plans, strategies, and policies for improving the street vending business and the street vendors' socio-economic status.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47053361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Economic Gains Obtained by the Collectors from Non-Timber Forest Products in the Jammu Region of Jammu and Kashmir","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-23002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-23002","url":null,"abstract":"Non-timber forest products (NTFP) income played a vital role in the household economy of forest-dwelling communities. This study used the data from 150 sample households in the three forest divisions of the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir State to analyze the significance of economic gains obtained from NTFPs. Data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews. This study found that NTFP income contributed 29 per cent, and on-farm and off-farm income contribute 16 and 55 per cent to the total household income, respectively. Major NTFPs included Gucchi (Morchella esculenta), Patis (Aconitum chasmanthum), Nag chhatri (Trillium govanianum), Muskbala (Valeriana hardwickii), Banafsaha (Viola canescence), Dhoop (Jurinea macrocephala), Kaurd (Picorhiza kurroa), Zakham-e-Hayat (Bergenia ciliata), Kasrot (Diplazium esculentum), wild honey and Jungli thome (Allium sativum) were collected. Regression analyses showed that NTFP availability, agriculture as the main occupation, NTFP collection experience, and on-farm income positively contributed to the dependent variable. In contrast, the regression coefficient of off-farm income and source of information were negative contributors to the NTFPs' income. The study further suggested that providing education and other skill development training to local people in the collection, storage, and scientific grading of the NTFPs should be conducted.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47103375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Economic Analysis of Different Conservation Technologies in Rainfed Maize under Jammu Conditions","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-21020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-21020","url":null,"abstract":"Maize crop can be grown under rainfed conditions with conventional tillage and by adopting minimum tillage using 30 per cent residue of the previous wheat crop as mulch. In 2017, the highest returns were obtained in maize crop sown with minimum tillage and mulching. However, in 2018 the highest returns were obtained in conventional tillage. The highest mean B: C ratio was recorded in conventional tillage and the lowest in conventional tillage with growing mash as intercrop. The intercropping of mash crop in rainfed maize under conventional tillage was not profitable as it increased the cost of cultivation for raising the additional crop, which did not increase the profit to that extent.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47921959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comparative Study on Economics of Traditional versus Popular Variety of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Plantations in Karnataka","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22205","url":null,"abstract":"The current study estimated the area under black pepper plantations and demand for its seedlings in Karnataka and compared the economic benefits of Sigandhini and Panniyur-1black pepper plantations. The data were collected from primary and secondary sources to estimate the CAGR and financial feasibility of black pepper plantations. The black pepper area in Karnataka showed an annual growth rate of 22.59 per cent, indicating an additional 44,517 ha would demand 494.58 lakh additional seedlings in 2023-24. The study revealed that, compared to Panniyur-1, the Sigandhini variety generated higher net revenue for farmers. It was evidenced by profitability and project evaluation techniques; Sigandhini gives a higher net present value with a benefit-cost ratio of 4.52 and 53.63 per cent internal rate of returns against Panniyur-I, which gave a benefit-cost ratio of 2.35 and 33.84 per cent internal rate of returns. The study suggested that, to enhance the area, production and revenue generation from black pepper plantations, an ancient variety Sigandhini needs to promote among the black pepper growers in Karnataka","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69926169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Extent of Market Dependence and Expenditure Pattern of Casual Labour in Rajasthan","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-21044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-21044","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the challenges casual labour households faced in Rajasthan, specifically in terms of inefficiency, low wage rates and low consumption. Two categories of casual labour, i.e., rural and urban, were analysed using the primary data collected at four intervals during 2019-2020. The findings revealed that the Public Distribution System (PDS) played a significant role in ensuring food security for labour households, particularly in providing cheaper grains. Additionally, higher expenses on electricity, travel, education and agricultural inputs posed financial strain for both rural and urban households. Consequently, the study underscored the importance of targeted policy interventions to promote healthier consumption behaviours, address addiction issues and enhance livelihood sustainability among casual labour households in Rajasthan.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45578364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Tripura: A Reflection","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22412","url":null,"abstract":"This study assessed the contribution of area, yield, and their interaction to growth in the production of rice as well as estimated the compound annual growth rate in the area, production, and yield of rice in Tripura using time series data for the period 1995-96 to 2020-21 collected from various published sources. The trend of growth in area, production, and yield of rice under SRI from 2002-03 to 2015-16 using three years moving averages was significant. However, there was a slight reduction in the percentage coverage of SRI to the total rice area for the last five years. The decomposition analysis revealed that during the period from 1995-96 to 2020-21, the yield effect has the highest contribution to the change in the production of rice in the state. So, providing incentives and subsidies to the farmers for the continuance of SRI practice would enhance the production and livelihoods of the farmers.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41935318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consumer Response to COVID-19 Induced Lockdown in India","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-21236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-21236","url":null,"abstract":"This study used online survey data from May–June 2020 and a regression tree to show that during the COVID-19 lockdown, consumers bought more semi-perishables with longer shelf lives, reduced consumption of non-vegetarian items, and stocked up. Food intake varied due to job loss, infection concerns, supply chain disruption, and mobility restrictions. Google mobility studies demonstrated that travel habits changed significantly. In India, travel to stores and entertainment (62.94 per cent), parks (53.16 per cent), public transportation (40.42 per cent), workplaces (31.71 per cent), supermarkets and pharmacies (6.03 per cent), and other places had gone down, but travel within residential areas had gone up (15.71 per cent). It suggested that consumers stop panic purchases along the food supply chain, set up social safety nets, and promote online shopping.","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48281022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Marketing Facilities Analysis Available with the Marigold Farmers in Haryana","authors":"","doi":"10.35716/ijed-22342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35716/ijed-22342","url":null,"abstract":"Economic analysis of marketing facilities available to the farmers was done in the Haryana region to analyze the efficiency of the exchange of flowers from production to consumption. The present study was conducted in two districts viz., Gurugram and Jhajjar of Haryana state. The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents perceived that statement viz., a farmer should earn his living, and it can be determined in economic terms is valid for economic motivation ranked first and indicated a weighted mean score of 4.66. Further, to test the adequacy of the sample, factor analysis, KMO, and Bartlett’s test of Sphericity was applied and yielded four factors, explaining a total of 66.72 per cent of the variance for the entire set of marketing facilities adopted by the farmer. Regarding constraints, the majority of farmers considered “lack of market information” a severe constraint ranked first with a 2.91 weighted mean score. The present era has a dynamic shift from sustenance production to commercial production through APEDA","PeriodicalId":43367,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Economics and Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47628581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}