PGD Assignment
PGD Assignment
***Instructions***
2. Prepare hand-written notes and upload the SCANNED copy in the given Google Drive
folder
5. Last Date to submit the assignment in Wednesday, 20th November 2024, 5.00 PM.
1) Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP,
particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the government in this regard. (250
Words)
2) What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this
regard and suggest improvements. (250 Words)
3) “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.”
Discuss in the light of India’s experience. (250 Words)
4) Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted
to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (250 Words)
5) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of
inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (250 Words)
6) Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in Infrastructural projects? Examine the role
of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India. (250 Words)
7) Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial
inclusion in achieving economic growth in India. (250 Words)
8) What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be
made effective and transparent? (250 Words)
9) “Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity”. Explain
this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without
compromising labour productivity. (250 Words)
10) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the
community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them? (250
Words)
11) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the
institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poor section of the
Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion. (250 Words)
12) What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it
increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ’Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and
RURBAN Mission. (250 words)