Maharashtra Development Report Book

The Core Committee     11
Contributors and their Affiliation     13
Acknowledgements     15
Foreword from Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission     17
Message from Chief Minister, Maharashtra     19
Message from Member, Planning Commission     21
List of Tables, Figures and Boxes     23
Abbreviations and Acronyms     31
Map of Maharashtra     39
The Essence     41
Economic Profile and Development Strategy     49
Introduction
Economic Growth
Sectoral Growth
Sectoral Analysis
Social Sector Attainments
Distributive Aspects
Employment Market
Strategy and Policies
Fiscal Situation and Policies     71
Introduction
Revenue Receipts
Own Non-tax Revenue
Central Transfers
Fiscal Deficit
Borrowings
Government Guarantees
Special Purpose Vehicles
Subsidies
Outstanding Liabilities
Interest Burden
Market Borrowings
Sustainability of Public Debt
Finances of Local Bodies
Revenue Mobilisation by the PRIs
Grants in Aid
Composition and Trend of the Local Expenditure
Urban Local Bodies
Income of Municipal Corporations
Taxation and Levy Powers
Expenditure of Municipal Corporations
Municipal Bonds
Fiscal situation of Maharashtra: Towards MTFF
Agricultural Growth     103=970 02Introduction
Status of Agricultural Sector in Maharashtra
Land Reforms inMaharashtra
Land Use and Cropping Pattern in Maharashtra
Production and Productivity of Crops
Agricultural Inputs in Maharashtra
Agricultural Finance
Marketing of Agricultural Produce
Horticulture Sector
Constraints on Agricultural Growth
Policy Implications
Irrigation     125
Introduction
Irrigation Potential Harnessed and Utilised
Investment in IrrigationSector
Growth of Irrigation Projects
Trends and Development of Irrigated Area
Financial Performance of Irrigation Sector
Micro-Irrigation
Water Conservation Measures
Demand and Supply Scenario of Water
Irrigation and Productivity Nexus
Policy Suggestions
Industrial Growth     147
Introduction
Maharashtra's Industrial Economy
Competition Among the States
Availability of Physical Infrastructure
Competitive Classification of Industries
Total Factor Productivity Growth Analysis
Small Scale Industries in Maharashtra
Development of Small Enterprises: Cluster Approach
Recommendations Regarding Clusters
Spread of Industrialisation in Maharashtra
Attracting Foreign Direct Investment
Industrial Sickness
Industrial Pollution
Conclusions
Infrastructure Development     165
Introduction
Backdrop: Context, Issues and Approaches
Power Sector
Road Development in Maharashtra
Ports and Inland Water Transport
Telecom Sector
Urbanisation and Water Supply
Major Problems in Supply of Water in Urban Maharashtra
Strategies and Policies for Development of Infrastructure
Public Sector Units: Restructuring and Reforms      191
Introduction
Structure of PSUs
Need for Restructuring and Reforms
Policy Measures for Restructuring
Progress of PSU Reforms
Summary and Conclusions
Human Resources Development of the Weaker Sections     207
Introduction
Maharashtra - A Study in Contrasts
Maharashtra - The Great Rural Urban Divide
The Weaker Sections in Maharashtra- Facts Belie Presumptions
Scheduled Tribes
Vision for 2020
Scheduled Castes
Women
Persons with Disability
Recommendations
Handlooms and Handicrafts     243
Introduction
Post-Independence Policy on Handlooms and Handicrafts
Development in Handlooms Sector Apex Development Bodies
Handlooms in Maharashtra
Current Issues and Concerns of Handloom Weavers
Handicrafts in Maharashtra
Handicrafts in Private or Cooperative Sectors
Micro-Credit Financing for Handicrafts Sector
Development Plan
Product Diversification and Development
Upgrading Entrepreneurial Skills of Artisans
Development of Showrooms
Revamping of Corporations into Business Organisations
Coordination between Various Government Departments
Tapping the Export Market
Utilisation of the Services of Weavers' Service Centres, Handicrafts Marketing and Service Extension Centres
Organising Exhibitions and Festivals and Promoting Advertising
Apex Body and Self-help Groups
Conclusion
Governance     257
Introduction
The Significance of Governance
A Critical Appraisal
Right to Information (RTI) and Repeal of Official Secrets Act
Civil Society Organisations
The Private Sector
Conclusions
Integrated Village Development     277
Introduction
Villages in Maharashtra: Some Socio-Economic Indicators
Provision of Village Infrastructure: Maharashtra vis-a-vis Other States
Regional Imbalances in Provision of Village Amenities
Village Development Programmes
Village Development in Tribal Areas
Panchayati Raj and Village Development
Impact of PRIs on Village Development
Conclusions and Policy Implications
Tourism     297
Introduction
Sustainable Tourism: Definitions and Principles World Initiatives
Recent Trends
Future Tourism Development
Private Sector Role
SWOT Analysis
Policy Recommendations-Sustainable Tourism for Maharashtra
Recommendations for Future Studies in Maharashtra Tourism
Urbanisation     319
Introduction
Characteristics of Urbanisation
Historical Evolution of Cities: Colonisation and Capitalism
Technology, Globalisation and Their Impacts on Cities
Trends and Patterns of Urbanisation
Components of Urban Growth: Natural Increase and Migration
Size Distribution of Class I Cities in Maharashtra
Regional Growth and Equality
Urbanisation by Districts
Causes and Consequences of Urbanisation and Problems of Growth of Cities
Consequences: Inadequate Access to Amenities
Housing in Urban Maharashtra and Urban India in 2001
Access to Amenities
Policies of Urban Development in India
Urban Development Schemes in Maharashtra
Urban Policy at Work in Maharashtra
Institutional Framework Created: How did it Work?
Impact of Urban Policy and Implications for Future
Policy Recommendations
Conclusions
Employment      347
Introduction
Regional Profile of Employment
Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS): Overview and Appraisal
Policy Issues
Water and Environment     363
Introduction
Water Resources
Air Pollution
Solid Waste Management
Forests and Biodiversity
Land Degradation
Environmental Education
Some Relevant International Issues
Efficacy of Environmental Regulations
Reasons for Underperformance
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions and Policy Recommendations     387
Overall Conclusions
Policy Recommendations
References     397