The Government is taking various initiatives to accelerate growth in rural India thereby catalysing the growth of the Indian economy. About 70 per cent of India resides in its villages. Undoubtedly, the growth of rural sector is central to the overall development of the country.
The Government is taking various initiatives to accelerate growth in rural India thereby catalysing the growth of the Indian economy. About 70 per cent of India resides in its villages. Undoubtedly, the growth of rural sector is central to the overall development of the country.
The Government has been investing in vital areas such as energy, electricity, health, women empowerment, agricultural initiatives and several social security schemes to build a strong foundation for the sustainable growth od India’s rural sector. Hence, Rural development is fundamental to the country’s progress.
Livelihood Development and Diversification-
The last 4 years have seen a considerable stepping up of financial resources for improving rural infrastructure,diversifying livelihoods, reducing poverty and thereby improving the well-being of poor households in terms of allocation for Programmes of Department of Rural Development.
Social Security:
Two aspects of Social Security by Amartya Sen and Jeane Dreeze:
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Rural health in India has made progress in terms of services and infrastructure in the last seven decades. The period of 2002-17 has been argued as the first major health system reforms since India’s independence. The period of 2017-19 has many similarities with the period of 2002-05 and has potential to become the second wave of health reforms in India.
National Health Policy 2017:
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NITI Aayog strategic plan for new India(2018-22)
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New health initiatives by Government for newborns and adolescents:
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Credit for Farmers
Neem Coated Urea
Marketing the Farmers Produce (e-NAM)
Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF)
Agriculture Contingency Plan
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Facts and Data:
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There is a need to introduce reforms, creating necessary infrastructure and systems through innovation and enhancement for the betterment of the masses. This includes necessities like electricity, clean energy, agriculture technology among other areas of the rural sector.
As agriculture is the main source of India’s national income and pivotal for rural development, it is necessary to improve the condition of farming community. The country has witnessed record foodgrain production in 2017-18 due to initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Sinchai Yojana, Soil Health Card Scheme, credit facilities for farmers, e-NAM and various other schemes.
Question - Rural development is a necessity for India and key to National Development. In the light of this statement, discuss how rural transformation can be made more inclusive? Also, what are the key initiatives taken by Government in this regard?
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