Economics

Introduction to Food Security * Food security exists when there is enough food available, accessible and affordable for all. * The problem of food security assumes larger proportions in natural disaster. * A natural calamity affecting a large area for a long duration of time leads to starvation and conditions of famine. Food Insecure Groups ... Read more

Poverty – Introduction * Poverty is defined as the lack of common things like food, clothing, shelter, safe drinking water, medical care and education, which determine the quality of life. * The concept of social exclusion states that poor people have to live in poor surroundings excluded from neighborhoods of people who are better off. ... Read more

Overview * A large population is not always a liability. * Education, good medical care and training are the three investments that transform people into assets or resources. * The investment in education, training and healthcare of people is more than recovered by the higher productivity of the healthy, skilled workforce that it produces. Economics ... Read more

Introduction * Palampur is an imaginary village that can be located in any part of India. * The residents of Palampur have good access to road connectivity, transport, education, electricity and healthcare services. * Farming is the main production activity in Palampur. * People in Palampur are also engaged in non-farming activities like shop-keeping, dairy, ... Read more