Browsing by Author "Annapoorani, R"

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    An Analytical Study of Inter District Variation in Quality of Life in Tamil Nadu
    (2013) Annapoorani, R
    Quality of life is a concept to formulate welfare .'‘ek'r'.opnjem i social, psychological and environmental issues. In this context a r e s ^ analytical study of Inter district variation in quality of life in TanAoadki” with the objectives of computing quality of life index for different O M n d to find out the extent of variation in different conponents of q^ialMy of Sie factors causing inter district variation in quality of life in Tawilfj related to 30 districts in Tamil Nadu and the reqinred data were > Hand Book of Tanil Nadu (2010), Census of Incfia 200^ and District Lewel Es and ChUd Mortality (2001). The study estimated Gini co efficient ratio and regnessian an^ysis. As per the study qpjality of Hfe index was the i and loMest in Theni and Krishnagiii (0.52). The application erf mutt^ile rs revealed that total population and p>er capita income were significant fat quality of life. The estimated multiple regression was statisacailty va&d as i R^ value *0.60) and F value (1.77). To improve quality of life in various d Nadu the study recommends establishment of more number of colleges and up of more number of primary health centres and strengthieniiig kte activities in backward districts.
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    An Assessment of Quality of Life of Scheduled Tribes (St) in The Nilgiris District with Specific Reference to Todas
    (2014) Annapoorani, R
    The concept of quality o f life broadly encompasses how an individual measures the ‘goodness’ o f multiple aspects o f their life. At all levels of development, the three essential choices for people are, to live a long and healthy life, to acquire better knowledge and to have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living. The quality o f life of Scheduled tribes is unique since they were the socially excluded population. India had the largest tribal population in the World and Indian tribes constituted roughly 8.6 percent of the nation’s total population. In this context a research study on “An assessment of quality of life of scheduled tribes in Nilgiri district with specific refers to Todas” was formulated with the objectives of estimating quality of life of Todas in Nilgiris District and to identify factors influencing quality of life of Todas in Nilgiris District. The required information was collected from 50 Todas households in Nanjanadu village in Udhagamandalam block. The study tried to assess quality of life of the selected tribal households by using the parameters of housing (type and number of rooms), source of water used, sanitation facilities available, food and nutrition intake, health status, educational status, fuel and energy availability, assets possessed, own transportation and per capita income. The study used chi-square analysis. As per the study majority of the head of the household (36.00 percent) belonged to the age group of 41-50 years. Majority of head o f the households (34.00 pereent) were illiterate and (28.00 percent) eompleted secondary education. The primary occupation of head of the Todas households was business since 48.00 present were involved in business. On an average head of the Todas households earn monthly income of Rs.7521. There was predominance o f joint family system for the Todas tribal sinee majority of them were belonging to joint family. Majority of them(44.00 percent) represents large sized category. There was dominance of Hindu religion as indicated by the fact that 76.00 percent of Todas were Hindus. Majority of Todas household (54 percent) were living in Kacha house having rooms in the range of 5-6 and 42 percent had own tap. All the selected Todas household have used gas and electricity as fuel and had own toilet facilities. Among Todas 52 percent had good food intake consisting of rice, pulses, curry. Of the total Todas household 30 percent had fair quality o f life and 48 percent had good quality of life. On an average the estimated quality o f life was found to be 39.46 to improve the quality of life o f Todas the study recommended that there is need for increasing the access of education facilities to all Todas by establishing schools in the nearby areas of Toda Munds and income generation programmes targeting women have to be encouraged.
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    Demand and Supply Gap of Foodgrains in Tamilnadu
    (1989-05) Thailambal, K; Annapoorani, R
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    Determinants of Agricultural Credit by Scheduled Commercial Banks - A Comparative Study in the Pre and Post Reform Period
    (2010) Annapoorani, R
    Agricultural credit is one of tltc most crucial inputs in the adoption of technological innervations, modernization of agriculture, to improve productiinty and for all agricultural development programmes. Scheduled commercial batiks were a predominant source o f institutional credit to the farmers. The share ofSCBs in total institutional credit to agriculture has increased from 50.03 per cent in 1998-99 to 77.89 per cent in 2008-09. The research study on "Determinants of Agriailhiral Credit by Scheduled Commercial Banks-A Comparative Study in the Pre and Post Reform Period" was formulated with the objectives of to compare the provision of agricultural credit by SCBs between pre and post reform period and to identify the determinants o f agriailtural credit provided by SCBs during the pre and post reform period. The study zoas related to the period 1^80-81 to 2006-07 and the required data xoere compiled from the secondary sources. Compound growth rate,, t test and regression analysis were used fo r the analysis. The study found that the direct agricultural credit provided by the scheduled commercial banks at constant prices had shown an increasing trend with fluctuation. In the post refyfni period the share df direct agricultural credil ut both curimi arid Wasiihti^iaiiy signifwan f mditpid^iitfoe. rdafdm^fy with ike advances. But iuthe post reformperiod, along with tlie amount o f deposits, the area under high yielding varieties was also statistically significant. As such to increase • the direct agricultural adi>ances, the commercial banks should be strictly regulated to follow the percentage o f net bank credit towards direct agricultural advances. Further, proper extension services-should be made to increase the area tinder high yielding variety seeds.
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    Determinants of Gender Disparity in Higher Education in India-State wise Analysis
    (2014) Annapoorani, R
    Higher education is a very important sector for the growth and development of human resource which can take responsibility for social, economic and scientific development of the country. At the time of Independence of India, there were only 20 Universities and 500 Colleges in the country with 2.1 lakhs students in higher education. The total enrolment in the higher education system increased from 0.17 million in 1950-51 to 20.4 percent in 2011-12. Total enrolment at higher education level increased at an average annual growth rate of 9.50 percent. In this context the research study on “Determinants of Gender Disparity in Higher Education in India-Statewise Analysis” was formulated with the objectives to estimate gender disparity index in higher education, to find out course wise_ gender disparity in higher education and to identify the determinants of gender disparity in higher education. The study was related to 16 major states of India for 2008-09 and 2009-10 the required data were compiled from annual report of ministry of human resource development report 2008-09 and 2009-10, Women statistics in India 2010. The study estimated Sopher’s disparity index and Discriminant analysis. As per the study in the reference period the average percentage of women enrolled in higher education was lower (39.67 percent) than that of men (60.33). In the Sopher’s disparity index in enrolment in higher education was found to be the highest in Orissa and lowest in Gujarat and Punjab. The estimated discriminant function was statistically valid as indicated by Mahalanobis ‘D’ squared value of 4.51. To reduce gender disparity in higher education the study recommends that the scholarships can be given to women for motivating them to enter into higher education and Special efforts should be formulated to create awareness among the girls students about the benefits of higher education.
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    Determinants of Tribal Education With Specific Reference to Kotas
    (2011) Annapoorani, R
    The importance of education is more pronounced for the tribals since they account for sizeable proportion of India’s population-8.21per cent according to 2001 census. For the development of the tribal communit)', education is a powerful instrument to change the attitude of the people and to create in them the urge of the necessary motivation to achie\e social mobility. In this context the research study on “Determinants of tribal education with specific relerence to Kotas” is lormulated with the objectives of stutlying the educational status of Kota children interms of enrollment and dropout, identify the factors determining the education of Kotas and finding out the problems faced by Kotas in getting education. The study was related to Kota tribals in Kotagiri taluk of Nilgiris District in TarnilNadu. 'I’he rec|uired data relating to general background, family background, enrolment, etc were collected by administering an interview schedule to the head of households in the selected area and the study covered UK) households. The ret]uired data were obtained by administering a structured interview scheduled to the households having population in the age group of 6-24. The study estimated composite education index and used Sopher’s disparit\' index, logit analysis and Garrets ranking technique. According to the study the enrolment rate ot Kotas was estimated to be 85.86 per cent. Of the total male school/college going population, 88 were enrolled and hence male enrolment rate worked out to be 92.6.5 per cent. The calculated female enrolment rate was 78.65 per cent. Of the students enrolled, 49 were dropped out and dropout rate was calculated as 31,82 per cent. The composite educational index was estimated as .66 and was high for boys (.56) as compared to girls (.49). The study identified mothers occupation, family income and land ownership as significant determinants of demand for education of Kotas. 'I’o improve tribal education the study recommended establishment of secondary and higher secondary schools within easy accessibility.
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    Differentials and Determinants of Age at Marriage
    (2008-04) Krishna Priya, V; Annapoorani, R
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    Disparities and Determinants of Higher Education in India
    (2015-01) Vijayalakshmi, C; Annapoorani, R
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    Economic Empowerment of Dalit Women Through Entrepreneurship in Coimbatore District
    (2016-03) Devi Bhuvaneswari, P; Annapoorani, R
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    Economies of Scale in Indian Commercial Banks (1973 - 1996)
    (2003-04) Sailakshmi, v; Annapoorani, R
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    Educational Status Of Scheduled Tribes In Coimbatore
    (2009-04) Shanthi, M; Annapoorani, R