"The Observer", London, reported last February to its readers on the Indian steel scenery the following: "The story of the three foreign steelworks in India is like an anecdote about a Russian, an Englishman and a German. At Bhilai, the Russians started with a roar of self-congratulation and are...

Though dairy industry is the single largest contributor to India's GDP and involves over 80 million small farming households with its profound social impact, the opening up of the Indian market to an influx of foreign goods has raised much concern about the status of the Indian dairy industry in...

This paper reports on a research study that aims to map the size and structure of the Co-operative and Mutual enterprise (CME) sector in Australia. The Australian CME Index (ACMEI) is a longitudinal study that can provide a better understanding of these firms and their economic and social...

The study assesses the impact of cooperative society schemes on the socio-economic well-being of the participant children in rural areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study used random sampling technique with the aid of questionnaire on 287 respondents who are members of cooperative societies....

Indian sugar industry accounts around 20 per cent of the sugar mills and 15 per cent of world sugar production. It has been key driver for rural industrialization. Today, sugar industry is at crossroads having opportunities for growth because of liberalization and challenges of global...

The 73rd and 74th Amendments in 1992 to India's Constitution resulted in the establishment of the third-tier of government comprising of urban local bodies (ULBs) and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The amendments mandated the establishment of the State Finance Commissions (SFCs) at every...

Given the in-built risks relating to leverage, liquidity, and fiduciary liability in banking, apartfrom tightly regulating the banks, many the jurisdictions have also put in place depositguarantee schemes for bank customers. However, a deposit guarantee scheme provides a restricted coverage, and...

Auto-Rickshaws are the important means for urban mobility and an important part of sustainable transportation, as well as a mode for quality life in Indian cities. Integrating Auto-rickshaw services as a feeder mode complements public transportation systems, ensuring connectivity and easy access...