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    Economic Contribution of Agricultural Production Through Women Empowerment
    (Department of Economics,T.U. Birendra Multiple Campus, 2023-09) Dhakal, Pampha
    A study Economic Contribution of Agricultural Procution through Women Empowerment : A Case Study of Microfinance Clients of Bharatpur Metropolitan City has been conducted to analysis the socio-economic status of Microfinance clients and to analysis the role of microfinance in agricultural production in the study area. This research draws upon both primary and secondary data pertaining to microfinance. The methodology employed in this study is historical and explanatory. The study uses both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Similarly, the study was based upon both primary and secondary type of data and information. The study area comprises five Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). Of particular focus was the Janautthan Samudayik MFIs. In total, there were 225 females constituting the entire study population. From this population, 80 percent i.e. 180 participants was chosen for the study. From the study, it is evident that the highest proportion of participants (37.75 percent) falls within the age group of 30-40. The study also reveals that a significant portion of participants belongs to other ethnicities group and others. A notable percentage (93.3 percent) of participants are married women, whereas a smaller percentage (6.67 percent) are widows. The shift in income distribution ranges from 11.11 percent to 42.22 percent, indicating that many individuals adhere to the rules and plans outlined by microfinance initiatives. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the data and the resulting outcomes, it becomes apparent that a substantial portion of participants engaged in the microfinance program (MFP) have encountered favorable changes. Despite this, the majority of participants expressed contentment with the MFP. Female participants experienced more substantial economic transformations compared to their male counterparts, while married individuals were more susceptible to income-related hurdles in contrast to unmarried individuals. Effective awareness campaigns and motivation efforts are necessary to acquaint individuals with the microfinance program's objectives. This approach would encourage the participation of both married and unmarried women in the initiative. Strengthening collaboration among organizations, field operatives, personnel, and the local populace within the targeted region is imperative to enhance the program's reach and impact.
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    Impact of Major Agricultural Production on Economic Growth of Nepal
    (Department of Economics,T.U. Birendra Multiple Campus, 2023-09) Sapkota, Krishna Prasad
    Background: Agricultural production and economic growth are closely interconnected, especially in developing countries where agriculture plays a significant role in the economy. The objective of this research is to study Impact of Major Agricultural Production on Economic Growth of Nepal. Materials and Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted to study the impact of Agricultural production on economic growth of Nepal based on secondary data 1974/75 to 2020/21. Data are be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. In the descriptive statistics the trend of data trend analysis is done while for continuous variable, mean and standard deviation calculated. In the inferential statistics, Multiple regression was used. P-value <0.05 is considered as statistically significant. In order to interpret the data, the acquired data were analyzed by using E-views Statistical Package version 10. Result: The trend line of major agriculture production is in increasing order except Barely. There is very high degree of positive correlation between GDP with major crops. As per the study, result of Johansen Co-integration Test supported the existence of co-integration in the model. The coefficient of VECM was negative and significant expresses that there was evidence of long run relationship. This study's findings revealed that production of Wheat, Paddy, Maize and Barley account for 29.48% of the GDP's fluctuation. Conclusion: The study's empirical results show that agricultural output directly affects agriculture income and employment, and they also demonstrate that agricultural production directly affects economic growth. Major crops and GDP have a very strong positive correlation, and their relationship has been found to be significant. The GDP was significantly impacted by major crops. Keywords: Unit root test, GDP, Multi-collinearity, VECM, Co-integration test
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    Role of Commerical Vegetable Faring on Household Income in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4, Chitwan
    (Department of Economics,T.U. Birendra Multiple Campus, 2023-09) Gaire, Narayan Prasad
    This thesis entitled “ROLE OF COMMERCIAL VEGETABLE FARMING ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN BHARATPUR METROPOLITAN CITY- 4, CHITWAN” has been conducted to study the contribution of commercial vegetable farming on the household income and household welfare. The general objective of this study was to assess the socioeconomic status of household involved and examine the impact of vegetable farming on earned in household income in commercial vegetable farming. The study covers total enumeration (72 farm households) of the ward No 4 of Bharatpur. The municipality was selected as it was representative of one of the pocket areas of commercial vegetable farming in the periphery of Chitwan valley. The research design applied in this study is descriptive as well as exploratory. Data are based on qualitative and quantitative both methods. Which have been collected from field survey using structured questionnaire, collected data has been coded, edited, and finalized the qualitative data has been analyzed and presented at paragraph and quantitative data will presented in table and graphs, piecharts etc. and processing, classification, tabulation. And analysis of data by the computer software, SPSS and table and chart were prepared in MS-Excel. This study found that farmers of the study site have only 3.52 kattha of land, and those who hire land should pay more. Vegetable forming is the main occupation which contribute in an average Rs. 196444 (34.62 percent) of annual income. Mushroom is the top most income earner vegetable. But very limited few households harvest this type of farming. Potato, carrot, radish, and cucumber are the common vegetable farming. This study also shows that the commercial vegetable farming helps to increase social as well as economic power of the household. The vegetable farming has support in daily life activities. The broker and market problem is the major facing problem among them. It is sure that the vegetable farming is an important farm activity to earn income as well as increase the status of the livelihood. Key words: Agriculture, Vegetable, Farm, Pesticide, Rent Land