| Author | Bhuyan, Sanjib |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-88-15 |
| Subject(s) | Farm produce--India--Marketing
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| Note | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-88-15 |
| Abstract | The concept of market regulation for agricultural produce in India
is unique in that it tries to link marketing of agricultural produce to
economic development of the rural masses. The exclusive objective of
market regulations is to protect the interest of the producer-sellers from
traditional and malign market operations, and to bring about an efficient
marketing system throughout the country through establishment and
operationalization of regulated markets . Even a century after the
inception of market regulations the question still remains in how far they
are effective in bringing about an efficient marketing system for
agricultural produce, and whether producer-sellers are benefited at all.
The major objective of this study, thus, is to determine how these market
regulations were operationalized in Assam where the advent of regulation
is comparatively new, and whether marketing of agricultural produce is
to the benefit of producer-sellers. The study had to be conducted in
conventional markets within regulated market areas as the regulated
market yards were not functioning. Target groups were producer-sellers
(PS) and market functionaries (MF). Conventional markets operating near
the regulated market yards and l ack of coordination among Government
departments were the reasons for the non-functioning of regulated market
yards. Analysis of the market structure of these conventional markets
showed that these markets were oligopolistic by nature, and producer sellers were at the mercy of the buyers although market regulations had
been in effect since 1977. Marketing channels with least number of
intermediaries were found most efficient for selected crops. Major cost
items for PS were market charge, deduction and transportation, while, for
MF transportation, cess and taxes formed the major cost items.
Seasonality in prices was pronounced in all markets. Among selected crops
mustard showed relatively higher variolations in price . A qualitative
analysis of target groups showed that conventional markets were able to
fulfil the need of the people. Lack of knowledge about market regulations
and locational shortcomings of the Principal Market Yards prevented PS
from attending there. Market Committee had failed to close the
communication gap between itself and the target population. Recommendations for planning include alternative strategies for market regulations
and regulated markets , integrated marketing strategies for the
producer-sellers and suggestions for improvement of the existing
marketing system. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-88-15 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Weber, Karl E. ;
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| Examination Committee(s) | Demaine, Harvey ; Amin, A.T.M. Nurul;Jayant Jayant Kumar
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |