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==How the topic is discussed in NCERT Books==
==How the topic is discussed in NCERT Books==
The first section in chapter 2 of the NCERT Class X Text book in Economics - 'Understanding Economic development' is 'Notes for teachers'. This section explains the concept of sectors of an economy, what kind of activities/discussions with students can be carried out for helping them gain an understanding.
The first section in chapter 2 of the NCERT Class X Text book in Economics - 'Understanding Economic development' is 'Notes for teachers'. This section explains the concept of sectors of an economy, what kind of activities/discussions with students can be carried out for helping them gain an understanding.
The NCERT chapter provides a deeper explanation of the three sectors. It gives 'micro case studies' of people to help get an easier and better understanding of the sectoral classifications of the economy. For instance the challenges/problems of the agricultural sector is explained lcucidly giving the example of a woman-led household working on a small piece of un-irrigated land. Lakshmi and her family struggle on a small piece of land and grow one crop during the year. The case shows how by providing irrigation facilities, credit facilities, storage facilities etc, the Government can help her improve her agricultural practice, growing more crops during the year, storing and selling when prices are good etc. Such micro case studies can help student understand easier compared to third person / generic / macro statements.
Another case which is powerful is that of Kamal and Kanta who work in the unorganised and organised sectors respectively. their work conditions are well explained and the student can also relate to this to understand this classification of the economy from the angle of the status of labour. This classification is very important to understand, since it can help us understand what can be done to improve the conditions of living for a very large section of Indians who work in the unorganised sector. This classification is not discussed in the Karnataka book.
The classification in the NCERT books is clearer, it explains three ways of classifying (which is also shown in the concept map). The Karnataka text book deals with the ownership classification (public sector and private sector) within the discussions on the secondary sector (Industrial sector), however in the NCERT book, ownership is shown as a third way of classifying.
==Useful websites==
==Useful websites==