8.2. SUGGESTED LIST OF PROJECTS

These are a few suggested projects. You are free to choose any topic that deals with an economic issue.

This introductory note sets the stage for the suggested projects. It emphasizes the freedom given to students to select a project topic that relates to economic issues, underpinning the importance of choosing a topic of interest to enhance engagement.

Think of this like picking a book to read. You’re more likely to enjoy and learn from a book that interests you, just like a project topic can be more engaging if it relates to your interests in economics.

1. Consider yourself as an advisor to the Transport Minister who aims to bring about a better and coordinated system of transportation. Prepare a project report.

This suggests creating a project based on transportation systems. Students are asked to imagine themselves in a role that influences public transport and logistics. They would need to research current systems, identify potential improvements, and recommend strategies to enhance transportation efficiency and accessibility.

Imagine consulting for a city on its bus system. You’d look into how people use the current service, where delays happen, and how to improve schedules, similar to enhancing a public service.

2. You may be working in a village cottage industry. It could be a unit manufacturing dhoop, agarbatti, candles, jute products, etc. You want to start a new unit of your product.

This idea focuses on entrepreneurship within local industries. It encourages students to propose creating a new product within a cottage industry setting, which requires understanding market demand, production costs, and strategies for marketing these locally made goods.

Think about your own aspirations; if you wanted to start a small candle-making business, you’d need to research what types of candles are popular, how much they cost to make, and how to effectively sell them in your community.

8. You are the Chief Health Officer of a rural block. Identify the issues to be addressed through a project study. This may include health and sanitation problems in the area.

This project idea asks students to focus on public health within a rural area. They would identify common health issues faced by residents, which could range from sanitation to access to medical facilities, and develop an actionable plan to mitigate these challenges.

Consider being a community-oriented health worker. You'd go door to door to understand what health services are needed and plan a health camp to address these needs, similar to a public health initiative.

11. You are a Bank Officer and want to survey the saving habits of the people by taking into consideration income and expenditure of the people. Prepare a report.

This project idea revolves around financial behavior, asking students to study how people save money based on their incomes and expenses. It involves designing a survey, collecting data, and analyzing spending patterns to make informed predictions about saving behavior.

Think of it as being a financial advisor trying to help families budget their expenses and save money. You would observe their spending habits and recommend strategies for saving, much like gathering data to understand local financial behavior.

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