Syllabus

Indian 

Agricultural Economics – Normalized Syllabus

🔹 Unit I – Introduction to Agricultural Economics

A) Basic Concepts

1. Agricultural Economics – Meaning and Definitions

2. Nature and Scope of Agriculture

3. Importance of Agriculture in the Indian Economy

🔹 Unit II – Agricultural Productivity and Inputs

1. Agricultural Productivity – Meaning and Definition

2. Causes of Low Productivity

3. Remedies for Low Productivity

4. Agricultural Inputs (Land, Labour, Capital, Seeds, Fertilizers, Technology, etc.)

🔹 Unit III – Agricultural Irrigation

1. Importance of Irrigation in Agriculture

2. Types of Irrigation (Canal, Well, Tank, Drip, Sprinkler, etc.)

3. Problems of Irrigation

4. Remedies and Solutions

🔹 Unit IV – Agricultural Credit

1. Agricultural Credit – Meaning, Need and Importance

2. Sources of Agricultural Credit (Institutional and Non-institutional)

3. Problems of Agricultural Credit

4. Remedies and Improvements

🔹 Unit V – Agricultural Marketing

1. Agricultural Marketing – Meaning and Importance

2. Problems in Agricultural Marketing

3. Remedies and Reforms

4. Introduction to Agro-Industry

🔹 Unit VI – Problems of Indian Agriculture

1. Agricultural Labour – Meaning and Problems

2. Indebtedness of Farmers – Causes and Remedies

3. Farmer Suicide – Causes and Preventive Measures



1. To understand the basic principles of economics and their application to the agricultural sector.

2. to equip students with a well-rounded understanding of agriculture, preparing them to address modern agricultural challenges and contribute to sustainable food production systems.

3. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various irrigation systems and techniques, including surface irrigation, drip irrigation, and sprinkler irrigation.

4. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of agricultural financing mechanisms, including the various types of credit available to farmers, such as short-term, medium-term, and long-term loans

.5. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various agricultural marketing channels, including direct sales, wholesale markets, cooperatives, and online platforms

 6. Students will acquire analytical skills to evaluate the socio-economic and policy factors contributing to agricultural problems in India.