SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY,

KOLHAPUR

Established: 1962

A++ Accredited by NAAC (2021) With CGPA 3.52

New Syllabus For
Bachelor of Arts [B. A. in Economics]
UNDER

Faculty of Humanities
B. A. Part - I (Semester - I and II)
STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY - 2020
HAVING CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
WITH MULTIPLE ENTRY AND MULTIPLE EXIT OPTIONS

(TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25

ONWARDS)
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Sr. No. CONTENT Page No

1 PREAMBLE 03

2 PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PO) 03

3 DURATION 03

4 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION 03

5 MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION 03

6 EXAMINATION PATTERN (Annexure-I) 03

7 SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION 04

8 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME (Annexure -II) 08

9 COURSE CODE TABLE ------

10 EQUIVALENCE OF THE PAPERS 05

11 DETERMINATION OF CGPA, GRADING AND 06

DECLARATION OF RESULTS
12 NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND 08
SCHEME OF MARKING
13 SYLLABUS 09
1.
PREAMBLE
The purpose of teaching this paper is to introduce salient features of
Indian Economy. This paper intends to acquaint the students with various
dimensions of, as also the challenges, confronting the Indian Economy. It
endeavors to provide useful insights to the students about the present
economic standing and composition of the Indian economy, the major sectors
and their relative importance in the Indian economy and the major challenges
faced by it.

2. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (POs)

 Acquaint the students with Structure of the Indian economy and changes
taking place therein.
 Understanding population problem of Indian Economy.
 Awareness regarding challenges before the Indian economy.
 Able to formulate the strategy for economic development.

3. DURATION:

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics program me shall be A FULL TIME COURSE OF 3/4 YEARS – 6/8
SEMESTERS DURATION with 22 Credits per Semester. (Total Credits = 132/176)

4. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:

The candidate who has qualified SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION (10 + 2) OR
EQUIVALENT from a recognized board/institute is eligible for admission for this course. The criteria for
admission is as per the rules and regulations set from time to time by concerned departments, HEIs,
university, government and other relevant statutory authorities.

5. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

The medium of instruction shall be ENGLISH or MARATHI

6. EXAMINATION PATTERN:

The pattern of examination will be Semester End Examination with Internal Assessment/Evaluation.

NOTE: Separate passing is mandatory for both, Semester End Examination and Internal
Evaluation/Assessment. (Annexure-I
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME: Note – Detailed structure of Programme (Annexure I and II)

(Credit Distribution Structure with Multiple Entry and Exit Options B.A.- I in Economics - )

A) First Year Bachelor of Arts (B.A. - I) (UG CERTIFICATE) :

YEAR: B.A. - I
SEMESTER: I and II
LEVEL: 4.5
TOTAL CREDITS 22 + 22 = 44
DEGREE AWARDED: UG CERTIFICATE (AFTER 44 CREDITS IN TOTAL)

A - I) B.A. – I : SEMESTER - I (TOTAL CREDITS - 22)

COURSE CATEGORY COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CREDITS

DSC - I DS - I Indian Economy - I BAUO 325DSL215A01 4
OE - I OE – I Economics of Indian BAUO325OEL216A01 2
Agriculture

VSC/SEC VS– I Agri. Business-I - 01 BAUO 325VSCL215A 2

SE - I Finance and Banking BAUO 325SECL215A 2
-I - 01

IKS Ancient Indian BAUO 325IKSL215A01 2

Economic Thoughts-I-
01

A -2) B.A. – I : SEMESTER - II (TOTAL CREDITS - 22)

COURSE CATEGORY COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CREDITS

DSC - II DS – II Indian Economy – II BAUO 325DSL215B02 4

OE - II OE – II Indian Economic Problems BAU0325OEL216B02 2

SEC - II VS - II Agri. Business-II - 02 - BAUO 325VSCL215B 2

02
SE - II Finance and Banking - BAUO 325SECL215B 2
II - 02
IKS IKS-II Ancient Indian BAUO 325IKSL215B 2
Economic Thoughts-I-
02
CEP CE Community BAUO325CEL215A01 2
Engagement Program
7. EQUIVALENCE OF THE PAPERS AND COURSES:
Important Note: Under NEP, Equivalence will be given on the basis of Credits acquired at each Year
and Not on the basis of Course/Subject. For Example, if student acquires 44 credits or Minimum
required Credits prescribed in First Year of B.A., he or she will be eligible for B.A. II and can take
admission for any course irrespective of his/her courses (Major or Minor) at B.A. I.

Equivalence: B. A. I Semester- I and II

(Note: Add ‘rows’ as per course requirement and kindly apply proper course codes. The ‘Papers’ are
considered as ‘Course’ in New Scheme.)

Sem Paper Title of Old Sem Title of New

Credit Course Code Credit
No. Code Paper No. Course
BAUO 325DSL215 A01 Indian
I Indian Economy 04 I 04
Economy - I
BAUO325SECL215A01
I I Finance and 02
Banking
BAUO325OEL216A01 Economics of
I I 02
Indian
Agriculture
Indian Economy 04 BAUO 325DSL215 B-02 Indian Economy 04
II II -II
BAUO 325SEL 215B02 Entrepreneurial 02
II II Economics
BAU0325CEPL215B02 Community 02
II II Engagement
Program
BAUO325OEL216B02 Indian Economic 02
II II Problems
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8. STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME:

Credit Distribution Structure for B. A.I in ECONOMICS with Multiple Entry and
Exit Options.

ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
COURSE Sem. I Sem. II
CATEGORY (Only 2 Letters) Credit Credit
DSC (DS) Discipline Specific Course 4x3=12 4x3=12
DSC

OE OE (OE) Open Elective Course 2x1=02 2x1=02

SEC SEC (SE) Skill Enhancement Course 2x1=02 2x1=02

AEC (AE) Ability Enhancement Course 2x1=02 2x1=02

IKS (IK) Indian Knowledge System 2x1=02 -----

AEC/IKS/VEC
(Generic)
VEC (VE) Value Education Course ----- 2x1=02

CC (CC) Co-curricular Course 2x1=02 -----

CC/CEP
CEP (CE) Community Engagement Project ----- 2x1=02

22 22

Total 44
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10. Determination of CGPA, Grading and declaration of results:

Shivaji University has adopted 10 point Grading System as follows:

 In each semester, marks obtained in each course (Paper) are converted to grade points: o If the total marks of
course are 100 and passing criteria is 35%, then use the following Table for the conversion.
1. Gradation Chart Table

Numerical
Marks
Grade CGPA Letter Grade
Obtained (Grade Point)
Absent 0 (zero) - Ab : Absent
0 - 34 0 to 4 0.0 – 4.99 F : Fail
35 - 44 5 5.00 – 5.49 C : Average
45 - 54 6 5.50 – 6.49 B : Above Average
55 - 64 7 6.50 – 7.49 B+ : Good
65 - 74 8 7.50 – 8.49 A : Very Good
75 - 84 9 8.50 – 9.49 A+ : Excellent
O : Outstanding
85 - 100 10 9.50 – 10.0

Note:
1. Marks obtained > = 0.5 shall be rounded off to next higher digit.
2. The SGPA & CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points.
3. Marks obtained in 50 marks or 200 marks paper shall be converted
to 100 marks.

Calculation of SGPA & CGPA

1. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA)
∑(Course credits × Grade points obtained) of a semester
SGPA =

∑(Course credits) of respective semester

2. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

∑(Total credits of a semester × SGPA of respective semester) of all semesters

CGPA =

∑(Total course credits) of all semesters

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(Annexur-II)

B. A. Programme Structure for Level 4.5 of B.A. - I - Semester I

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Sr. Semester-end
No. Theory (TH) Practical Internal Assessment (IA)
Examination (SEE)
Course No. of Hours Credits --- Paper Max Min Internal Max Min
Type Lectures Hours
1. DSC –I 4 4 4 3 80 28 20 07
2. DSC –I 4 4 4 3 80 28 20 07
3. DSC –I 4 4 4 2 40 14 10 04
4. OE -I 2 2 2 2 40 14 10 04
Assignment
5. SEC - I 2 2 2 2 40 14 10 04
6. AEC -I 2 2 2 2 40 14 10 04
7. IKS If applicable 2 40 14 10 04
(Generic) 2 2 2
8. 2 10 04 Field activities 40 14
CC 2 2 2
Viva
110 ---
Total 22 22 22 --- 440 --- SEE + IA =
440+110= 550

B. A. Programme Structure for Level 4.5 of B. A. - I – Semester - II

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Sr. Semester-end
No. Theory (TH) Practical Internal Assessment (IA)
Examination (SEE)
Course No. of Hours Credits --- Paper Max Min Internal Max Min
Type Lectures Hours
1. DSC –II 4 4 4 3 80 28 20 7
2. DSC –II 4 4 4 3 80 28 20 7
3. DSC –II 4 4 4 2 40 14 10 04
4. OE - II 2 2 2 2 40 14 Assignment 10 04
5. SEC - II 2 2 2 2 40 14 10 04
6. AEC -II 2 2 2 2 40 14 10 04
7. VEC If applicable 2 40 14 10 04
2 2 2
8. 2 Concurrent
CEP 2 2 2 10 4 40 14
Viva Fieldwork
140 ---
Total 22 22 22 --- 410 ---
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. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF MARKING:

(FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES)

A) FOR 4 CREDITS: Total Marks: 80 (Written)

** Important Note: The Questions of Minimum 15 Marks should be asked on each Module. The
Maximum marks per Module should not exceed 26 Marks

Question No. 1: Multiple choice questions (10 MCQs) (02 marks each) 20 Marks

Question No. 2: Short Notes (Any Four out of Six) (Answer Limit: 150-200 Words) 20 Marks

Question No. 3: Short Questions (Any Two out of Four) (Answer Limit: 300-400 Words) 20 Marks

Question No. 4: Long Question (Any One out of Two) (Answer Limit: 600-800 Words) 20 Marks

B) FOR 2 CREDITS: Total Marks: 40 (Written)

** Important Note: The Questions of Minimum 10 Marks should be asked on each Module. The
Maximum marks per Module should not exceed 16 Marks.
Question No. 1: Multiple choice questions (05 MCQs) (02 marks each) 10 Marks

Question No. 2: Short Notes (Any Two out of Four) (Answer Limit: 150-200 Words) 10 Marks

Question No. 3: Long Question (Any Two out of Four) (Answer Limit: 300-400 Words) 20 Marks
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12:CURRICULLUM / SYLLABUS

First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - I

Course Category – Discipline Specific Course (DSC) – 1 Mandatory

Course Name : Indian Economy

Course Number : DSC - 01
Course Code : BA-UO325DSL215A01
Course Credits : 04
Marks : 100 ( Semester End: 80 Internal Assessment: 20 Total Marks: 100)

Course Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to
● Understand salient features of Indian Economy
Understand saliant Features as an Emerging Economy.
 Understand importance of the concept Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development.
 Understand Challenges before Indian Economy

MODULE 1: Economic Development (Hours – 15, Credit – 01)

1.1 Features of Indian Economy at Independence – Features of Developing Indian Economy and Features
as an Emerging Economy
1.2 National Income and Per-capita Income of India
1.3 Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
1.4 Natural Resources and Economic Development

MODULE 2: Population in India (Hours - 15 Credit - 01 )

2.1 Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of Indian Population – Population Projection in India
2.2 Causes and Effects of rapid growth of Population
2.3 Measures to Control Population
2.4 Progress and Evaluation of Family Planning Programme - Population Policy 2000
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MODULE 3: Challenges before Indian Economy – I (Hours – 15, Credit – 01)

1.1 Poverty – Causes, Effects and Measures
1.2 Unemployment – Causes, Effects and Measures
1.3 Regional Imbalance – Causes, Effects and Measures
1.4 Parallel Economy – Black Money – Causes, Effects and Measures

MODULE 4: – Challenges before Indian Economy – II (Hours 15, Credit 01)

4.1 Environmental Pollution – Causes and Measures
4.2 Low Capital formation – Causes and Measures
4.3 Economic and social Inequality – Causes and Measures
4.4 Low Human Development Index – Causes and Measures

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Datt and K.P.M. Sundaram, ‘Indian Economy’, S. Chand and company limited, new Delhi.
2. Puri V. K.,Misra S. K., ‘Indian Economy’, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
3. Agarwal A. N., ‘Indian Economy’, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Desai Mutalik and Bhalerao Nirmal, ‘Bhartiya Arthwyavstha’, Nirali Publication, Pune.
5. Wavare and Ghatge, ‘Bhartiya Arthwyastha’, Nirali Prakashan. Pune.
6. Damji and Raiykhelkar,’Bhartiya Arthwyastha’, Vidya books Publishers, Aurangabad.
7. Purohit Vasudha, ‘Krushi Arthwyastha’, Vidya Books Publishers,Aurangabad.
8. Kavimandan Vijay,’Krushi va Gramin Arthshastra’, Sri Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur.
9. Economic Survey of India
10. Handbook of Indian Statistics
11. World Development Report – Various issues

ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES SUGGESTED FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:

● Home Assignment
● Unit Test
● Any other exercise/activity approved by concerned teacher.
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First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - I

Course Category – Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Course Name : Finance and Banking - I

Course Number : SEC - I
Course Code : BAU0325SECL215A
Course Credits : 02
Marks : Semester End Exam : 40 (Internal Assessment: 10 Total Marks: 50)

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

 Understand the basic financial and banking concepts.

 Well verse with e-banking services and online banking.
 Learn how to manage their money effectively and improve their overall well-being.

Module 1: Basic Financial Skills (Teaching hours: 15) (Credit- 01)

1.1 Money matters: smart goals, financial planning and analysis- concepts,
importance
1.2 Budgeting: balancing the means and the ends - preparing the budget
1.3 Savings and Investment: concept, determinants of savings, types of investment
and how to invest - its importance
1.4 Taxation: Meaning, types, examples, income tax slabs in India - calculation

Module 2: Banking Skills (Teaching hours: 15) (Credit- 01)

2.1 Basics of banking: meaning of bank - functions - types
2.2 Accounts & Deposits - types of deposits and accounts, features
2.3 Loans - types, features, loan credit assessment
2.4 Online and mobile banking - debit cards, credit cards, UPI- concepts, features and its application

EADING LIST:
1. Rajhi. (2022): Personal Finance and Planning, JSR Publishing House.
2. Srivastava P. K.(2022): Banking Theory and Practice, Himalaya Publising House, Mumbai
3. Singh Amit Kumar (2023): Financial Literacy, New Century Publications
4. Raushan Kumar and Pavnesh Kumar (2023): Financial Literacy - A Way to Financial Well being,
Notion Press.
5. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (2017): Introduction to Financial Planning, Taxmann
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
6. Warren Buffett (2023): Investment Principles, Prabhat Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.
7. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (2019): Digital Banking, Taxmann
8. Patidar Vijay (2021): Financial Literacy, Notion Press.
9. Toor N. S. and Arundeep Toor (2022): Principles and Practice of Banking, Skylark Publications.
10. Das Biswajeet (2023): Basics of Banking, Notion Press.
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First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER – I

Course Category – Open Elective Course (OE)

Course Name : – Economics of Indian Agriculture

Course Number : OE - 01
Course Code : BAU0325OEL216A01
Course Credits : 02
Marks : Semester End Exam : 40 (Internal Assessment: 10 Total Marks: 50

Course Outcome – After successful completion of this course

 Students will come to know the Salient Features of Indian Agriculture
 Students will come to know the Importance of Indian agriculture
 Students will come to know the causes of farmers indebtedness and suicide.
 Students will come to know Constraints in Agricultural Development

Module Contents Credit Hours

I Indian Agriculture – I
1.1 Nature and Features of Indian Agriculture
1.2 Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy
1.3 Sectoral Changes in Indian Economy
One 1.4 Agricultural Productivity – Meaning and Types - 01 15
Causes of low Agricultural Productivity –
Measures
1.5 Green Revolution – Causes, Success and Failure
– Need of Second Green Revolution
1.6 Agricultural Pricing – Problems and Measures
1.7 Agricultural Marketing– Problems and Measures

II – Indian Agriculture – II 01 15
Two 2.1 Farmers Indebtedmess – Causes and Measures
2.2 Farmers Suicide – Causes and Measures
2.3 Agricultural Distress – Nature and Causes
2.4 Land Reforms in India
2.5 Subdivision and Fragmentation of land
2.6 Constraints in Agricultural Development
2.7 Suggestions for Agricultural Development

References –
1. Datt and Sundaram Indian Economy – Gaurav Datt, Ashwini Mahajan, S. Chand and Company limited, New
Delhi
2. Economics of Development and Planning – S. K. Misra, V. K. Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
3. Indian Economy – Misra and Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
4. Indian Economy – Agarwal A. N.
5. Rural Development I. S. Sundharam
6. Rural Development – Vasant Desai
7. Indian Economy since Independence – Uma Kapila
8. भारतीय अथ व था – ए. आर. रायखेलकर आिण बी. एच. दामजी
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9. भारतीय अथ व था – झामरे जी. एन., पपलापुरे अंड कं पनी, नागपूर

10. Economic survey of India
11. Handbook of Indian Statistics
12. World Development Report – Various Issues

ACTIVITIES AND EXERCIES SUGGESTED FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

 Home Assignment / Unit Test

 Visit nearby Government Offices for collection Economic Data eg. Population, Literacy, Poverty, Family
Planning, No. of unemployed persons etc.
 Any other exercise/activity approved by concerned teacher
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12:CURRICULLUM / SYLLABUS

First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - II

Course Category – Discipline Specific Course (DSC) – 2 Mandatory

Course Name : Indian Economy

Course Number : DSC - 02
Course Code : BAU0325DSL215B02
Course Credits : 04
Marks : 100 ( Semester End: 80 Internal Assessment: 20 Total Marks: 100)

Preamble :

The purpose of teaching this paper is to introduce salient features of Indian Economy. This
paper intends to acquaint the students with various dimensions of, as also the challenges, confronting
the Indian Economy. It endeavors to provide useful insights to the students about the present
economic standing and composition of the Indian economy, the major sectors and their relative
importance in the Indian economy and the major challenges faced by it.

Course Outcome : After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to

1. Understand challenges before Indian Agriculture

2. Understand problems of small scale and Cottage Industries
3. Understand importance of service Sector .
4. Understand features of new Economic Reforms

Semester - II Teaching Hours Credits

Module I - Agricultural Sector in India 15 01
1.1 Nature and Salient Features of Indian Agriculture - Importance of Indian Agriculture
1.2 Agricultural Pricing and Marketing – Problems and Measures
1.3 Farmers Indebtedness and Suicide – Causes and Measures
1.4 Agricultural Productivity – Green Revolution - Agricultural Distress

Module II – Industrial Sector in India 15 01

2.1 Need or Importance of Industrialization - Role of Private and Public Sector Industries in
Economic Development
2.2 Small Scale and Cottage Industries (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - MSME in India) –
Role, Problems and Remedies
2.3 Industrial sickness : Causes and Remedies
2.4 Industrial Policy - 1991, 2001
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Module III – Service Sector in India 15 01

3.1 Nature, Structure and Importance of service sector
3.2 Significance of banks, financial institutions and Insurance
3.3 Importance of IT, Transport and communication
3.4 Tourism and Hospitality Industry : Importance, Problems and measures

Module IV – Economic Reforms 15 01

4.1 Nature and Need of New Economic Reforms
4.2 Liberalization – Implementation and Impact on Indian Economy
4.3 Privatization - Implementation and Impact on Indian Economy
4.4 Globalization - Implementation and Impact on Indian Economy

REFERENCE BOOKS

1) Datt and K.P.M. Sundaram, ‘Indian Economy’, S. Chand and company limited, New Delhi.
2) Puri V. K.,Misra S. K., ‘Indian Economy’, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
3) Agarwal A. N., ‘Indian Economy’, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
4) Desai Mutalik and Bhalerao Nirmal, ‘Bhartiya Arthwyavstha’, Nirali Publication, Pune.
5) Wavare and Ghatge, ‘Bhartiya Arthwyastha’, Nirali Prakashan. Pune.
6) Damji and Raiykhelkar,’Bhartiya Arthwyastha’, Vidya books Publishers, Aurangabad.
7) Purohit Vasudha, ‘Krushi Arthwyastha’, Vidya Books Publishers,Aurangabad.
8) Kavimandan Vijay,’Krushi va Gramin Arthshastra’, Sri Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur.
9) Economic Survey of India
10) Handbook of Indian Statistics
11) World Development Report – Various issues
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First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - II

Course Category – Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Course Name : Entrepreneurial Economics

Course Number : SEC - II
Course Code : BAU0325SEL215B
Course Credits : 02
Marks : Semester End Exam : 40 (Internal Assessment: 10 Total Marks: 50)

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

 Find career opportunities in industry, business and services sector

 Start their own business as entrepreneur
 Gain fundamental knowledge and skills needed to start and run a business successfully.

Module 1Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship (Teaching hours: 15) (Credit- 01)

1.1 Entrepreneur and entrepreneurship - meaning and types
1.2 Characteristics and qualities of a good entrepreneur - how do you become a
good entrepreneur?
1.3 Functions of entrepreneurs - How do you differentiate between an
entrepreneur and a manager?
1.4 Factors influencing entrepreneurship (economic, social, environmental
and psychological) - Identify the factors affecting entrepreneurship in
India
Module 2: Entrepreneurial Economics (Teaching hours: 15) (Credit- 01)
2.1 Innovation and creativity - meaning, role and importance - Schumpeter on
innovation - innovative business start-up
2.2 Entrepreneurship as economic factor in economic growth - importance
2.3 Business plan - steps involved in setting up a business - market survey and
research - economic feasibility assessment - create a business plan that suits you
2.4 Entrepreneurship development programmes in India - objectives, phases, features - Government
initiatives for entrepreneurship - make in India - Start Up India - MUDRA- Atmanirbhar Bharat,
etc.

READING LIST:
1.Khanka S. S. (2013): Entrepreneurial Development, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, New Delhi.
2.Mathur Abha ( 2021): Entrepreneurship Development, Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi
3.Pankaj Goyal (2017): Before You Start Up, Prakash Books India, New Delhi.
4.Makkar Urvashi, Rinku Sanjeev and Sunayana Jain (2015): Innovation and Creativity
Management, Bharti Publication
5.Bliven Annamaria (2022): Business Plan Essentials, Vibrant Publishers
6. Ghosh Atanu (2016): Strategies for Growth, Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd.
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7.Debasish Biswas and Chanchal Dey (2023): Entrepreneurship Development in India, Routledge
8.Kant Amitabh (2023): Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Entreprise, Rupa Publication
India Pvt. Ltd.
9.Daniel Simon (2020): How to Start a Business in India, Clever Fox Publishing.
10.Simon C. Parker (2009): The Economics of Entrepreneurship, Cambridge University Press.
www.msde.gov.in (Ministry of Skill Development and Entre
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First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - II

Course Category – Community Engagement Program (CEP)

Course Name : Social Problems and Programs

Course Number : CE - 01
Course Code : BAU0325CEL215A01
Course Credits : 02
Marks : Field Project Report duly signed by Internal Supervisor. - 30
External assessment (Viva voce) by university appointed Internal and External Examiners
- 20
Total Marks - 50

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this Community Engagement

Program, the students will engage with civil society / production and distributive firms /
organisations towards specific social, economic or environmental goal.

 Understand the social reality, social problems, social schemes and programmes of centre, state and
local governments, and provide them a ground level experience of economic conditions.
 Examine the practical application of theoretical concepts and skills learnt in class and critically
reflect upon the challenges of engaging social change.

Instructions for teachers and students while completing social engagement activity:
1. Students have to participate in the community engagement programs / activities. Some of the schemes /
programs that can be selected (but not limited to) are - agriculture development and extension activities,
agro-based market problems and prospects, self help groups, agricultural problems and government
measures, industrial development and related activities, development of services sector, government policies
/ programs, developing financial literacy, entrepreneurship and MSME, MUDRA scheme, Vishvakarma
scheme, Make in India, food and nutrition program, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and its
impact, activities related to functions of banks and NBFCs, poverty, unemployment, inflation, population,
income inequality, regional imbalances, environment protection, preservation activities, air, water, noise and
land preservation activities, forests, river, lake, sea, grassland preservation activities, participation in social
forestry, water land preservation knowledge and awareness activities, solid waste and waste water
management activities; participation in knowledge, awareness and cleanliness activities, local government
(Grampanchyat, Nagar Palika) public finance, survey on various development indices, other various issues
in economy, etc.

2. Under this course, the students will form groups among them and will be monitored, guided and
accompanied by concerned faculty member.
3. Spend at least 30 hours for community engagement program in the selected region / place to spread
awareness (or field survey) about selected schemes / programs, etc.
4. Project reports or journal in groups or individual level can be prepared.
5. Submission of community engagement program report duly signed and certified by concerned teacher is a
PRE-REQUISITE FOR APPEARING TO VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION
IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CEP: 9
Concurrent Fieldwork:
Students must conduct comprehensive studies on various challenges that they face in their chosen field.
Every work relevant to the subject matter should be compiled and documented.
Students should keep separate fieldwork diary or maintain journal in order to record their fieldwork
experiences i.e. reading, e- contents, tasks, planning and work hours have to be recorded in the diary.
Detailed work records report on students' fieldwork experiences and activities to be submitted and should be
presented. The fieldwork conference is part of the timetable and is mandatory. Faculty should hold a
fieldwork conference FOREIGHTNIGHTLY for all students.
In addition to the principal curriculum, the students engage in a variety of community development-related
activities. They are encouraged to plan and carry out programs, processions, and events for social causes.
These activities seek to enhance students' personal and professional skills as well as foster self-development.
"Rural Camp" should be embedded in the curriculum for first-year students to be held in the backward and
neglected areas of District's
Concurrent Fieldwork is the core curriculum activity in the CEP course. Hence, 100% attendance of the
students is mandatory in case of absence on any student, supplementary fieldwork must be arranged and
accomplished with the approval of the faculty supervisor. Students are expected to complete 60 hours of
participation

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT SCHEME:
Students should keep a Field Diary / journal to record, content, readings and field visit planning. The
assessment pattern is internal and external i.e. 80+20.
Internal continuous Assessment: Participation in concurrent field visits 40%; individual/group field
project conference, report/journal submission 40%.
External Assessment: Presentation of field project findings (VIVA) should be assigned 20%.
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First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) SEMESTER - II

Course Category – Open Elective Course (OE)

Course Name : – Indian Economic Problems

Course Number : OE - 02
Course Code : BAU0325OEL216B02
Course Credits : 02
Marks : Semester End Exam : 40 (Internal Assessment: 10 Total Marks: 50)

Course Outcome –
 Students will come to know the Features of Indian Population
 Students will come to know Causes of Poverty and Unemployment
 Students will come to know the concept Inclusive Growth
 Students will come to know the Importance of Sustainable Development

Module Contents Credit Hours

One Indian Economic Problems – I

1.1 Population Problem – Features of Indian
Population – Causes and Effects of rapid growth
of Population – Measures to control Population
1.2 Poverty – Causes and Measures 01 15
1.3 Unemployment – Causes and Measures
1.4 Regional Imbalance – Causes and Measures
1.5 Black Money- Causes and Measures
1.6 Rural Economy – Problems and Measures
Two 1.7 Urban Economy – Problems and Measures

II Indian Economic Problems – II

2.1 Environmental Pollution – Causes and Measures
2.2 Low Capital Formation – Causes and Measures 01 15
2.3 Economic Inequality – Causes and Measures
2.4 Social Inequality – Causes and Measures
2.5 Low Human Development Index – Causes
2.6 Inclusive Growth
2.7 Sustainable Development
References –

1Datt and K.P.M. Sundaram, ‘Indian Economy’, S. Chand and company limited, Delhi
2 Puri V. K.,Misra S. K., ‘Indian Economy’, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
3 Agarwal A. N., ‘Indian Economy’, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
4 Desai Mutalik and Bhalerao Nirmal, ‘Bhartiya Arthwyavstha’, Nirali Publication, Pune
5 Damji and Raiykhelkar,’Bhartiya Arthwyastha’, Vidya books Publishers, Aurangabad.
6 Purohit Vasudha, ‘Krushi Arthwyastha’, Vidya Books Publishers,Aurangabad.
7 Kavimandan Vijay,’Krushi va Gramin Arthshastra’, Sri Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur.
8 Economic Survey of India
9 Handbook of Indian Statistics
10 World Development Report – Various issues
 11 FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES AND EXERCIES SUGGESTED

 Home Assignment / Unit Test

 Any other exercise/actively approved by concerned teacher