Discuss the importance of credit in rural development.
Farmers need money to buy additional land, implements and tools, fertilizers and seeds, paying off old debt, personal expenses like marriage, death, religious ceremonies, etc. Since the gestation period between crop sowing and realisation of income after sale of agricultural produce is very long, farmers need to take credit.
What are the alternative channels available for agricultural marketing? Give some examples.
Critically evaluate the role of the rural banking system in the process of rural development in India.
Information technology plays a very significant role in achieving sustainable development and food security’”comment.
Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification.