Rural Development — Flashcards

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Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well being of people living in rural areas. It focuses on areas that are lagging behind and aims at better living conditi…

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About 72% of India’s population lives in rural areas, and out of 270 million poor people, 217 million are in the rural sector. Since most rural people depend on agriculture and related work, rural dev…

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The statement highlights the central role of villages in India’s economy and society. Most people live in rural areas, and rural progress directly affects national development, food production, employ…

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Rural development includes all activities and areas in rural life, such as health, education, roads, credit, and employment. Agricultural development is narrower and mainly covers cultivation and alli…

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The major issues are development of human resources, development of infrastructure, land reforms, alleviation of poverty, and development of productive resources to increase employment, especially out…

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Infrastructure in rural areas includes electricity, irrigation, roads, rural credit, and facilities for agricultural research. It supports farming, transport, communication, and overall economic growt…

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Rural credit is loan support given to rural people for agricultural and related needs. Farmers need credit because there is a long gap between sowing crops and earning income after sale, and they ofte…

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Short-term credit is loan support for up to 12 months. Farmers use it to buy seeds, fertilisers, and to pay wages and other seasonal expenses.