1: The Story of Village Palampur
This chapter introduces basic economic concepts through the hypothetical village of Palampur, illustrating production activities, the role of land, labour, and capital, and the challenges faced by small farmers.
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Overview of Village Palampur: English -
Organisation of Production (Factors of Production): English
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Identifying the factors of production with examples.
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This chapter views population as an asset for the economy rather than a liability, emphasizing the importance of human capital formation through education, health, and skill development.
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Introduction: People as a Resource: English
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Economic Activities by Men and Women (Market and Non-Market Activities): English
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Understanding the concept of human capital formation.
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This chapter defines poverty, discusses its dimensions, causes, and anti-poverty measures taken in India, highlighting the challenges of achieving poverty alleviation.
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Two Typical Cases of Poverty: English
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Poverty as Seen by Social Scientists (Social Exclusion, Vulnerability): English
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Understanding the concept of the poverty line.
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This chapter explains the concept of food security, its importance, and the public distribution system (PDS) in India, including the role of buffer stock and the challenges in ensuring food availability for all.
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What is Food Security?: English
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Why Food Security? (Famines, Seasonal Hunger, Chronic Hunger): English
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Understanding the components of food security.
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