Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Emilia Olanrewaju Author-Workplace-Name: University of Ibadan Author-Name: Olumuyiwa Olanrewaju Author-Workplace-Name: University of Ibadan Title: Rural Electrification and Profitability among Rural Women - Owned Microenterprises in Nigeria Abstract: In most developing countries, higher numbers of women depend on microenterprise for survival, and access to electricity supply is considered to be vital to the operations of microenterprise businesses. Despite the significance of rural electrification, microenterprises are still battling with a lack of quality and stable electricity supply. To this end, this study analyzed the effect of grid electricity supply on the profitability of microenterprise among rural women. Primary data were used for this study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Probit model, and the ordinary least square (OLS) method. The result shows that hairdressing (16.8%) is the most common form of businesses followed by tailoring (14.1%), oil palm processing (12.4%), grain milling (7.9%), traditional birth attendants and retail shop (7.1%). Also, the result reveals that age, years of schooling, connection charge, enterprise share of electricity bill with household, and duration of power outage supported the adoption of electricity service among microenterprise owners. The study further shows that the billing method of electricity supply negatively affects the profitability of microenterprise. On the other hand, grid electricity adoption, years spent in business, duration of power supply, and expenditure on alternative sources of energy significantly have a positive impact on the profitability of microenterprise. The study, therefore, recommends that the Government should intensify action in providing rural communities with reliable and affordable electricity services, which is one of the indispensable tools in microenterprises establishment, expansion, and performance. Keywords: Electricity, Rural women, Microenterprise, Profitability Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 1-11 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3381 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3381 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3381/2828 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:1-11 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Devendra Jarwal Author-Workplace-Name: Motilal Nehru College Title: MSME Sector: A Multifaceted Model to Achieve Prosperity Abstract: The current enthusiasm for the entrepreneurship culture results in mushrooming of self-employment activities. Self-employment also supports the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Of course, MSMEs have various economic benefits, and India is riding upon the performance of MSMEs to become self-reliant. But still, MSMEs should not be perceived in isolation for the economic benefits only. Rather, other socio-economic perspectives of MSMEs should also get equal consideration. Thus, this paper descriptive in nature attempts to record other socio-economic benefits. For this paper, various government reports and other related literature have been consulted. MSMEs have an impressive track record in contribution to GDP, employment generation, reducing social inequalities, women empowerment, and balanced geographical growth. The study concludes that the role of MSMEs in the development of India is crucial, yet there are many roadblocks that need state intervention through an appropriate policy framework. Some of the roadblocks in the progress of the MSME sector are difficulty in availing credit facility, lack of marketing avenues, inefficient productivity gave operation of scale, frequent obsolescence of technology, inadequate infrastructure, and institutional framework. The paper also highlights the role of professionals in facilitating the smooth functioning and growth of the MSME sector. Keywords: MSME, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Employment, Social Inequality Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 12-19 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3331 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3331 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3331/2829 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:12-19 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: PV Subba Reddy Author-Workplace-Name: ICSSR Research Institute, Begumpet, Hyderabad Title: Impact of Navaratnalu on Manabadi (Nadu-Nedu / Education) in Andhra Pradesh State Abstract: Navaratnalu is in operation in Andhra Pradesh State from 30th May 2019 to provide various schemes to the beneficiaries viz, Farmers, Students, Mothers, old age Persons, Auto-walas, Weavers community, Fisherman community, Poor people in OC, BC, SC, ST, Minorities, and others for better living in the society. The purpose of one Programme of Navaratnalu is to provide infrastructure facilities for all government schools on far with corporate schools and capacity building of the teachers to improve the quality of education in the state.
Purpose of the study: The study tried to assess two issues, which are the impact of Manabadi-Nadu-Nedu/Education and to recommend suitable suggestions for the improvement of the schools under government control.
Methodology: This empirical research adopted a quantitative method by distributing a schedule to 108 beneficiaries representing from four districts in Andhra Pradesh State. The data analyzed by using statistical techniques such as mean and percentages to assess the impact of the Manabadi-Nadu-Nedu/Education.
Main Findings: MANA-BADI project is intended to develop with a provision for up-gradation of schools as model schools for the benefit of the students in rural and semi-urban areas in A.P. Majority of the respondents are aware of the manabadi /Education (nadu-nedu) program a, and everybody knows the activities being implemented by the government of A.P and are positively responded.
Application of the Study: The findings of the study are useful for the government in implementing the navaratnalu in the state. As education has increased the self-confidence level among the students of primary, higher, technical knowledge, the state of Andhra Pradesh, which is developing fast in almost all areas people to be educated so that they become part and parcel of development.
Novelty/originality of the Study: The impact of navaratnalu (Manabadi-Nadu-Nedu/Education) has been addressed categorically, empowering the manabadi-Nadu nedu. Therefore, a determined plan of implementation of further action can significantly allow the manabadi / Education (nad-unedu) Keywords: Impact, Navaratnalu, State, Beneficiaries, Development Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 20-28 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3380 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3380 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3380/2849 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:20-28 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: U Yuvaraja Author-Workplace-Name: Dharmasthla Manjunatheshwara College (A), Karnataka Title: Region-Wise Growth of Co-operatives in Karnataka: A Comparative Analysis Abstract: Today cooperatives are represented as a strong, vibrant, and viable device for achieving development goals in any country of the world. Cooperatives will meet the peoples� mutual needs. They provide exclusive tools for achieving one or more economic goals in an increasingly competitive global economy. The co-operative sector plays an imperative function in a country�s socio-economic development since 1904. Karnataka has been at the forefront of co-operative endeavors and has performed well in the development of co-operatives at the national level. Cooperatives are the Self Help Organizations currently used by the government as the more effective devices for rural development. This paper is devoted to evaluating the region-wise growth of the co-operatives in Karnataka over 2010. The study is purely based on secondary data. Simple statistical tools like average, standard deviation, GCR, a percentage have been employed for the data analysis. Keywords: Working, Co-operatives, Density, Defunct & liquidated, Physical performance Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 29-36 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3234 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3234 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3234/2830 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:29-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S Saleena Beevi Author-Workplace-Name: Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Author-Name: B Pradeep Kumar Author-Workplace-Name: Government Arts & Science College, Ambalapuzha, Kerala Title: Sustainable Solutions for Better Public Road Transportation Abstract: Transportation undoubtedly fastens economic growth by providing ways to initiate various modes. Population explosion, industrialization, and urbanization created more challenges to environmental stability. Urban transport is one of the essential components of urban development. Sustainable transportation includes the most efficient and convenient movement of people and vehicles with the least amount of energy, congestion, and environmental impacts. Therefore proper sustainable transport solutions are needed to pace with the developmental process. The paper attempts to provide some solutions that can ensure better human health and protection of the environment. These solutions include minimizing toxic gas emissions, electro mobility, road traffic management, congestion pricing, better parking policies, etc. These ecofriendly modes can improve the quality of public road transport and human life. Keywords: Sustainable solutions, Toxic gas emissions, Electro mobility, congestion pricing, parking policies, EV Policy Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 37-42 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3315 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3315 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3315/2831 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:37-42 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M Marimuthu Author-Workplace-Name: Dr. Zakir Husain College Title: Kadamba Tank Cultivation Area: A Status of Agricultural Sector Abstract: The Thamirabarani River is one of the prominent sources of water for Kadamba Tank. Thamirabarani river is the perennial river in the South Tamil Nadu. Apart from that, which can store water during the North-East Monsoon period. The water user association members are getting money from duck rears and allowing duck into the agriculture fields after the harvest. The agriculturist is saying that after the first harvest if the water is not sufficient for the next crop such as paddy, farmers can go for the crop such as zero water consumption crops like green gram, black gram. Because of duck farming, agriculturists are not able to get benefited from low-cost crops. Indeed, water is the scarcity of resources in Tamil Nadu; irrigation water should not be charged more. Like other places in Tamil Nadu, in Kadamba Kulam agriculture basin, also collecting charges (ayakatu) for water usage by the association. The nonavailability of water throughout the year, the agricultural labors are moved from native and employed in the industrial sector. Tamil Nadu is a water tense state that lingers to experience water shortages which are expected to exacerbate in future due to the political pressure and money laundering, Justices A. Selvam and P. Kalaiyarasan dismissed the petitions on several grounds, including the State government�s submission that only 43 mc ft out of 5,049 mcf of surface water that goes waste into the sea was being supplied to the two industries. The court said that such supply did not affect either irrigation or drinking water needs of the people in any way. Keywords: Zero water consumption crops, Kadamba Tank, Middle men, Ayakatu, Water user association, Meagre income Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 43-47 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3353 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3353 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3353/2832 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:43-47 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: N Chithra Author-Workplace-Name: Khadir Mohideen College Title: Tribal Economy of India with Special Reference to Tiruchirappalli District of Tamilnadu in India Abstract: The tribal communities live in about 15% of the country�s areas in various ecological and geo-climatic conditions ranging from plains and forests to hills and inaccessible areas. The tribal groups are at different stages of socio-economic and educational development. While some tribal communities have adopted a mainstream way of life, at the other end of the spectrum, there are 75 groups still not adopted mainstream life, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PTGs), who were identified earlier for having the following characteristics: (a) pre-agriculture level of technology; (b) stagnant or declining population; (c) extremely low literacy and (d) subsistence level of economy Keywords: Occupation, Eco-cultural, Economic-status, Tribal Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 48-53 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3273 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3273 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3273/2850 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:48-53 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R Gopalasundar Author-Workplace-Name: Saraswathi Narayanan College Title: The Socio-Economic Conditions of Women Agricultural Labourers in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu in India Abstract: The seasonal nature of agriculture and low productivity reduce demand for female labor and as a result, forced idleness is higher among women than men. Women�s productivity in agriculture also suffers from uneconomic holdings and subsistence nature of agriculture in which the family consumes the produce. Tasks performed by women are labor-intensive and mostly done by hand. This has reduced the work efficiency of women. Regardless of these variations, there is hardly any activity in agricultural production. Keywords: Agriculture, Agricultural Labourers, Agricultural Production Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 54-58 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3272 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3272 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3272/2851 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:54-58 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S P Thrishma Author-Workplace-Name: Kerala Agricultural University Author-Name: G Veerakumaran Author-Workplace-Name: Kerala Agricultural University Title: A Study on Financial Performance of Kerala State Co-operative Federation for Fisheries Development Limited (MATSYAFED) Abstract: Fishing is a traditional activity in Kerala because from time immemorial fishermen community involved in both marine and inland fishing for their livelihood. To develop the fishermen community and to solve their socio-economic problems, fisheries co-operatives were established. MATSYAFED is acting as the apex level institution for all the primary level fishermen co-operatives in Kerala. A humble attempt was made to conduct a study on 'Financial Performance Evaluation of Kerala State Co-operative Federation for Fisheries Development Limited (MATSYAFED)' to evaluate its financial performance. The tools used for the analysis of the data were ratio analysis and compound annual growth rate (CAGR). From the financial performance analysis, it is evident that they have a strong short-term liquidity position and have a good inventory turnover ratio. The debt-equity ratio is higher than the rule of thumb (1:1). i.e., debt is higher than equity. The ratio analysis reveals that the MATSYAFED is efficiently managing its funds to various schemes and programs for the development of the fishermen community. As a whole, compared with many other apex cooperative federations, MATSYAFED is performing better, thanks to the management team. Keywords: Fishermen, Apex cooperative, MATSYAFED, Sources of funds, Ratio analysis Journal: Shanlax International Journal of Economics Pages: 59-67 Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Year: 2020 Month: September DOI: 10.34293/economics.v8i4.3285 File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3285 File-Format: text/html File-URL: https://www.shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/3285/2833 File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:acg:journl:v:8:y:2020:i:4:p:59-67