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Basic Concepts in Economics
- Branches of Science
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- Concept of Economics
- Kautilya's Views on Economics
- Types of Economic Systems
- Capitalism
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- Branches of Economics
- Microeconomics
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Want
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Goods and Services
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Utility
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Value
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Wealth
- Microeconomics > Personal Income
- Basic Concepts of Microeconomics > Personal Disposable Income
- Microeconomics > Economic Activity
- Types of Income
- Concept of Economic Good
- Macroeconomics
- Cyclical Unemployment
- Difference Between Economic Growth and Economic Development
Money
Partition Values
The Economy of Maharashtra
- Formation and Economic Progress of Maharashtra
- Administrative Divisions of Maharashtra
- Important Features of the Economy of Maharashtra
- Economic Development of Maharashtra
- Agricultural Sector
- Industrial Growth in Maharashtra
- Service Sector
- Core Areas of Service Sector
- Economic Infrastructure of Maharashtra
- Social Infrastructure of Maharashtra
- Measures for Social Infrastructure: Education
- Measures for Social Infrastructure: Health Services
- Co – operative Movement in Maharashtra
- Symbols of Educational Schemes in India
- Tourism in Maharashtra
- Hospitality
- Entertainment Industry
Rural Development in India
Population in India
- Concept of Population in India
- Trends in Population Growth
- Theories of Population Growth
- Population Explosion in India
- Types of Population Based on Resource Availability
- Birth Rate
- Death Rate
- Survival Rate
- Legal Age of Marriage for Males and Females in Different Countries
- The Population as a Human Resource
- Role of Human Resources in Economic Development
Unemployment in India
- Concept of Unemployment
- Important Terms of Employment and Unemployment
- Types of Unemployment
- Rural Unemployment
- Urban Unemployment
- Extent of Unemployment in India
- State-Wise Unemployment Rates in India
- Causes of Unemployment
- General Measures to Reduce Unemployment
- Effects of Unemployment
- Government Measures for Employment Generation
Poverty in India
- Concept of Poverty in India
- Prof. Amartya Sen’s Views on Poverty
- Multi-dimensional Poverty
- Key Concepts of Poverty
- Countries with Highest Extreme Poverty Rates
- Poverty Line
- Informal Sector and Related Activities
- Income Pyramid
- Types of Poverty
- Extent of Poverty in India
- Estimates of Poverty
- Causes of Poverty
- Effects of Poverty
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Understanding Maharashtra’s Tri Colour Family Ration Cards
- Eradication of Poverty
- Poverty Alleviation Programmes and Their Target Sectors
- Tracking Anti-Poverty Efforts
Economic Policy of India since 1991
- Economic Transition of India
- Main Objectives of the Economic Policy of 1991
- Features of the Economic Policy of 1991
- Public Bank Vs Private Banks Vs Foreign Banks
- Components of New Economic Policy
- Liberalisation
- Privatisation
- Globalisation
- Evaluation of the Economic Policy of 1991
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Economic Planning in India
- India’s Planning Commission
- Economic Planning in India
- Overview of the Bombay, People’s, and Gandhian Plans
- Features of Economic Planning
- Five Year Plans (FYP)
- 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017)
- Levels of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)
- NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
- Planning Commission VS NITI Aayog
- Role of NABARD
- Major Business Initiatives
- Achievements
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Role of NABARD
NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. It is the apex development bank that supports rural development, agriculture, and allied sectors in India.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Major Business Initiatives
- Infrastructure Development Assistance: Helps build and upgrade rural infrastructure such as roads, irrigation, bridges, and storage facilities.
- Direct Refinance Assistance: Provides short-term multipurpose credit to Cooperative Central Banks (CCBs) for farm, small business, and rural services.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Achievements
| Programme | Amount Sanctioned (in Crore) | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| NABARD Infrastructure Development | 3,385 Crore | Upgraded rural roads, bridges |
| Direct Refinance Assistance to CCBs | 3,385 Crore (including above) | More credit access for farmers |
| Short-term Refinance (2025) | 1.9 lakh Crore | Increased agricultural output |
| Long-term Refinance (2025) | 1 lakh Crore | Boosted rural enterprise growth |
| RIDF Disbursement (till date) | 51,283 Crore | Irrigation, education, storage |
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Real-Life Application
Imagine NABARD like the backbone of a village—by giving affordable loans and funds, it helps farmers buy seeds, build better roads, and create jobs locally. For example, a community in Tamil Nadu received NABARD funding to build an irrigation canal, increasing crop yields for all local farmers.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Key Point Summary
- NABARD leads India’s rural development through financial support, innovative programmes, and new business initiatives.
- It helps both individual farmers and large rural projects by providing affordable credit.
- New initiatives in 2025 focus on digital transformation and sustainability.
- NABARD’s projects touch millions of rural households and help create self-reliant communities.
