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Modules |
Syllabus
MODULES
Module-wise Coverage of Theory and
Practical Sessions
(The
entire course is devided in to 12 modules)
Module-I : Role
of Weather in Agriculture
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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Orientation about Agro-ecological
situations of the State in general and of the District in particular
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1.
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Visit to a Agrimet Cell –
Instruments to measure various parameters
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2.
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Effect of weather conditions in
agriculture – various parameters – types of forecasts etc.
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Module-II : Gaps in Production – Schemes to overcome them
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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Agricultural Programmes being
implemented in the district.
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4.
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Horticultural programmes being
implemented in the district.
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Module-III : Soils
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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5.
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Soil Survey and Land use Planning
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2.
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Visit to Soil
Testing Laboratory
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6.
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Classification of Soils
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7.
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Soil sampling, analysis
and Interpretation of results
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8.
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Management of Problematic soils
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Module-IV
: Rainfed farming
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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9.
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Improved techniques and strategies
to be adopted in
rainfed farming
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3
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Visit to a Watershed
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10.
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Watershed Management
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11.
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Dryland Horticulture –
Farm Forestry – Agro-forestry etc.
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Module-V
: Integrated Nutrient
Management (INM)
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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12.
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Symptoms of various plant nutrient deficiencies including
micro-nutrient deficiencies
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4
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Visit to Bacterial Culture Production Laboratory
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13.
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Management of Nutrient in Field Crops and Horticultural Crops
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5
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Visit to a Farmers’ Field where Organic Farming
is being practiced.
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14.
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Importance of Organic Farming
in maintaining
Soil Health –
Use of green manuring, green leaf manuring – compost – FIM
– Vermicompost – Cakes etc.
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6.
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Visit to a Vermi-Compost Production Unit.
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15
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Bio-fertilizers – Use of Plant Growth regulators in
Agriculture and Horticultutre
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16.
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Chemical Fertilizers
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Module – VI : Integrated Pest Management ( IPM )
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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17
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An introduction to Plant Protection
– Different Types of Pests - Classification
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7
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Surveillance – Fixed Plot Survey
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18
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Classification of Pesticides-
Compatibility– Phytotoxicity and residue problems
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8
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Surveillance – Roving Survey
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19
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Surveillance – Various methods of
Pest Surveillance
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9
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Identification of
(a) Useful and Harmful Insects;
(b) Weed flora
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20
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Identification damages caused by
Insects, Pathogens etc.
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10
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Visit to Biological Control
Laboratory
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21
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Diseases and their management
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11
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Visit to Ornithology Laboratory
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22
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I.P.M. Concept
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23
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Agro-ecosystem analysis
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12
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Colouring and
labeling of sketches of Insects and their damages – diseases and
nutrient deficiencies
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24
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Rodent Pest Management
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25
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Ornithology – Role of Birds in
Agriculture
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26
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Biological and Botanical Methods of
Pest Management
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Module – VII : Crop Production
Technology of individual crops
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27
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Paddy
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13
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Visit to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Garden
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28
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Jowar, Bajra, Maize
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14
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Visit to Fruit Research Station
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29
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Redgram
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15
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Visit to Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory
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30
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Green gram, Black gram and Bengal gram
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31
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Groundnut
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32
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Castor
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33
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Sesamum, Safflower and Sunflower, soyabean
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34
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Commercial crops – Cotton, Chillies, Sugarcane, Turmeric etc.
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35
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Scope of Horticulture Crops
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36
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Mango, Sapota
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37
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Guava, Custard Apple, Amla
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38
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Kitchen Gardening - Importance of vegetables in human diet –
seasonal vegetables.
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39
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Tomato, Brinjal
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40
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Cole crops
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Cucur bits
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42
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Grape
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Pomogranate
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
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45
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Commercial Floriculture, landscaping , interia gardening
including lawn maintenance
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46
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Post-Harvest Technology
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47
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Weeds – Management of Weeds
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Module – VIII : Farm Mechanization
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48
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Implements
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16
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Visit to Implement Shed
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49
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P.P. Equipment
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Module-
IX : Water Management
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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50
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Water Management in various crops
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17
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Visit to a Farm where micro irrigation is being practiced
(drip and sprinklers)
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51
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Micro Irrigation Systems –
Drip, Sprinkler
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Module-
X : Extension Management
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52
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Communication Skills
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53
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Negotiation Skills
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54
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New Dimensions in Agricultural Extension
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55.
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Decoration of Stall in an Agricultural Exhibition / Kisan Mela
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Module – XI : Law
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56
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Basics of Law
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18
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Visit to a Seed Testing Laboratory
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57
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National Seed Policy
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19
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Visit to F.C.O. Laboratory
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58
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Seed and Seed Production
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20.
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Visit to PTL
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59
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Seed Law Enforcement
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60
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Insecticide Act
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61
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Fertilizer Control Order
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62
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Other related Acts - E.C.
Act, Limitation Act, Consumer Protection
Act etc.
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Module-
XII : General Topics
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Theory Sessions
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Practical
Sessions
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63.
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Rural Credit – Micro Finance
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64
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Crop Insurance – Weather Insurance – Rainfall Insurance
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65
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Use of I.T. for Extension and Business
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21
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Practicing basic skills on Computers.
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66
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WTO -
Opportunities and Challenges – Export Orientation of Agriculture / Horticulture
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67
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Orientation on Meditation
for Mind Control
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22
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Visit to Vivekananda Institute of Excellence
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68.
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Issues in Business
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