Book Name: Understanding Economic Development

Chapter 1: The Story of Village Palampur

The first chapter of economics in the Social Science Curriculum of Class 9 is about “The Story of Village Palampur”. The main idea behind the chapter is to familiarize us with the basic economic concepts through the imaginary story of Palampur village. The concepts of the chapter include Organization of Production, Farming, and Non-Farming Activities in Palampur.

• Overview of the Story of Palampur
• Organization of Production
• Farming in Palampur
• Non-Farm Activities of Palampur

Chapter 2: People As Resource

The second chapter deals with “People As Resource”. The Chapter is an effort for explaining the importance of population as an asset rather than a liability. The main objective is to understand the Demographic concepts, about the economic activities of men and women. quality of population and issues related to unemployment.

• People As Resource
• Economic Activities by Men and Women
• Quality of Population
• Unemployment

Chapter 3: Poverty As a Challenge

The third chapter deals with “Poverty As A Challenge”. The main objective of the chapter is to understand how poverty acts as a challenge, identification of vulnerable groups, about interstate disparities as well as appreciate the initiatives by the government for the alleviation of poverty.

• Poverty
• Poverty Analysis by Social Scientists
• Estimation of Poverty and Poverty Line
• Vulnerable Groups
• Global Poverty Scenario
• Causes of Poverty
• Anti-Poverty Measures
• Challenges to Poverty Reduction

Chapter 4: Food Security in India

The fourth chapter deals with Food Security in India. Food Security is the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food to all people at all times. The chapter helps us to understand the concept of food security, and to appreciate as well as analyze the role of government in ensuring the food supply.

• Food Security
• Food Security in India
• What is Buffer Stock?
• Programs for Food Security in India
• Public Distribution System
• Role of Cooperatives in Food Security
• National Food for Work Program and Antyodaya Anna Yojana

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