The Rural Development in India
is one of the most important factors for the growth of the Indian
economy. India is primarily an agriculture-based country. Agriculture
contributes nearly one-fifth of the gross domestic product in India. In
order to increase the growth of agriculture, the Government has planned
several programs pertaining to Rural Development in India.
The Ministry of Rural Development in India is the apex body for
formulating policies, regulations and acts pertaining to the development
of the rural sector. Agriculture, handicrafts, fisheries, poultry, and
diary are the primary contributors to the rural business and economy.
The introduction of Bharat Nirman, a project set about by the Government
of India in collaboration with the State Governments and the Panchayat
Raj Institutions is a major step towards the improvement of the rural
sector. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 was introduced
by the Ministry of Rural Development, for improving the living
conditions and its sustenance in the rural sector of India.
Rural Development in India-Schemes
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):
This is a
scheme launched and fully sponsored by the Central Government of India.
The main objective of the scheme is to connect all the habitations with
more than 500 individuals residing there, in the rural areas by the
means of weatherproof paved roads.
- Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY):
This was
implemented as a total package with all the characteristics of self
employment such as proper training, development of infrastructure,
planning of activities, financial aid, credit from banks, organizing
self help groups, and subsidies.
- Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY):
This scheme aims
at increasing the food protection by the means of wage employment in
the rural areas which are affected by the calamities after the appraisal
of the state government and the appraisal is accepted by the Ministry
of Agriculture.
- Indira Awaas Yojana (Rural Housing):
This scheme puts emphasis on providing housing benefits all over the rural areas in the country.
Rural Development in India-Organizations
- Department of Rural Development in India:
This
department provides services such as training and research facilities,
human resource development, functional assistance to the DRDA, oversees
the execution of projects and schemes.
- Haryana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited:
The main
purpose of the Haryana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited is to
financially assist the artisans in the rural areas, farmers and agrarian
unskilled labor, small and big rural entrepreneurs of Haryana.
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development:
The main purpose of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development is to provide credit for the development of handicrafts,
agriculture, small scaled industries, village industries, rural crafts,
cottage industries, and other related economic operations in the rural
sector.
- Sindhanur Urban Souharda Co-operative Bank:
The main purpose of the Sindhanur Urban Souharda Co-operative Bank is to provide financial support to the rural sector.
- Rural Business Hubs (RBH):
RBH was set up with the
purpose of developing agriculture. The Rural Business Hubs Core Groups
helps in the smooth functioning of the Rural Business Hubs.
- Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology (CAPART):
The main purpose of this organization is to promote and organize the
joint venture, which is emerging between the Government of India and the
voluntary organizations pertaining to the development of the rural
sector.
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