Context
The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement to collaborate in the areas of knowledge sharing and strengthening monitoring mechanisms for the localisation of the sustainable development goals.
Background
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Analysis
What is in the Agreement?
Why is the role of PRI important in achieving SDGs?
What is the status of ‘rural India’?
Rural development The Rural development generally refers to the process of improving the quality of life and economic welfare of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas. |
India’s maximum population (65%) lives in rural India. However, the majority of rural areas are crippled with many problems that are acting as barriers to the development of rural areas.
Practice Questions Q1. MSMEs are engines of our economy to achieve sustainable development. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer. Q2. Explain the significance of access to affordable and clean energy for India’s economic growth. |
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