Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Dept. of Anthropology, December 1998. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

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Master of Science / Department of Agricultural Economics / Allen M. Featherstone / The number of farmer suicides has been high in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab since 2000. Farmers‟ suicide in India is reported to be due to the burden of debt. While it makes some sense to attribute farmer suicides in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh to indebtedness in view of the widespread poverty, it is more difficult to consider in the context of the Punjab which is known for its prosperity. Others have found that the prime cause for farmer suicides is indebtedness. The purpose of this research focuses on identifying and quantifying the reasons for farmers‟ indebtedness compared to non-indebted farmers in the same region. This was achieved by documenting the socio-economic profile of the farmers; studying the extent of indebtedness and pattern of capital use by farmers, and evaluating the farm business performance. Results obtained for the socio-economic profile of the farmer indicated that age, education, family size and landholding had a significant effect on the probability of a farmer being indebted. Family size had the largest effect on the probability of indebtness. A study on the extent of indebtedness and pattern of capital use showed that farmers depend on non-institutional loans for meeting their financial needs and some loans are used for non-agricultural purposes. Farm business performance of the sample respondents showed that they had a negative balance on farm business performance. Some of the methods to improve the situation would to improve and expand free and compulsory primary education, thereby reducing the debt incurred on education; diversifying towards high value/more remunerative crops, reviewing the system of subsidization of agricultural inputs, and expanding institutional sectors for providing loans at reasonable interest rates.

<p>Pakistan is a densely populated country; and its population is increasing rapidly. More than fifty percent of population is living in rural areas and is related to agricultural sector. Punjab is the most populated province of Pakistan. Irrigation system of Punjab is not very developed. The present irrigation system is almost hundred year old. The management of existing irrigation system is a big challenge. With increase in population, load on existing irrigation system is also rising and situation is presenting serious problems.</p><p>This report addresses main problems related to management of irrigation system in district Sargodha of Punjab province of Pakistan. The problem with management of existing irrigation system includes social as well as technical problems. This report also discusses loss in agricultural production due to mismanagement of irrigation system. Further, report also suggests possible solutions for the management of irrigation system. These solutions take into account reforms in social sector as well as introduction of new technology.</p><p>For the assessment of report, past research related to management of irrigation system in Indus basin has been studied. This research also includes ideas of previous researchers about management of irrigation system and then we try to conclude possible solutions for better management of irrigation system in area.</p>

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Proefschrift Universiteit van Amsterdam. / Met lit. opg. - Met samenvatting in het Nederlands.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 1931. / Without thesis note. "Published in India under the title 'Developing a project curriculum for village schools in India' by the Association press, Calcutta."--P. [iv]. Bibliography: p. [399]-420.

Thesis--University of Bombay. / Bibliography: p. [155]-163.

Pakistan is a densely populated country; and its population is increasing rapidly. More than fifty percent of population is living in rural areas and is related to agricultural sector. Punjab is the most populated province of Pakistan. Irrigation system of Punjab is not very developed. The present irrigation system is almost hundred year old. The management of existing irrigation system is a big challenge. With increase in population, load on existing irrigation system is also rising and situation is presenting serious problems. This report addresses main problems related to management of irrigation system in district Sargodha of Punjab province of Pakistan. The problem with management of existing irrigation system includes social as well as technical problems. This report also discusses loss in agricultural production due to mismanagement of irrigation system. Further, report also suggests possible solutions for the management of irrigation system. These solutions take into account reforms in social sector as well as introduction of new technology. For the assessment of report, past research related to management of irrigation system in Indus basin has been studied. This research also includes ideas of previous researchers about management of irrigation system and then we try to conclude possible solutions for better management of irrigation system in area.