Syllabus of Economic and Social Issues (ESI) for NABARD Grade A / B exam:
| Topics | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Economic Development | |
| Indian Economy | Overview and structural changes, GDP growth and development, inflation, and measurement of economic development |
| Agriculture | Overview of Indian agriculture, crop production, marketing and pricing of agricultural produce, rural credit, and agricultural policy |
| Industrial Development | Industrial policy, industrial performance, small-scale industries, and rural industries |
| Rural Development | Rural development programs, rural poverty, rural banking, and Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) |
| Employment Generation | Employment policies, employment trends, employment generation programs, and employment challenges |
| Monetary System | Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Monetary policy, banking system, and financial institutions |
| Fiscal System | Budget, taxation, and fiscal policy |
| Globalization | Globalization, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Balance of Payments (BoP), and Current Account Deficit (CAD) |
| Social Issues | |
| Social Justice | Concept of social justice, affirmative actions, and social issues like poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy |
| Education | Education policies, issues related to access and quality, and educational institutions |
| Health | Health policies, issues related to access and quality, and healthcare institutions |
| Environment | Environment policies, issues related to conservation and sustainability, and global environmental agreements |
| Gender Issues | Gender equality, women empowerment, and issues related to women in society and the workplace |