1. Rural Development : Perspective, Programmes and Experience

2. Approach
Development of rural India is imperative for inclusive and equitable growth and to unlock the huge potential of the rural population
To correct developmental imbalances and by bringing in sustainable and holistic development through multi pronged strategy so as to reach out to the most disadvantaged
Thrust of programmes to be on all round economic and social transformation in rural areas

3. What is Required in villages?
Decent Housing for all
Employment opportunities
Agricultural Development- self sufficiency
Health care services
Educational facilities
Drinking water and Sanitation
Electricity
Communication services
Road connectivity
Entertainment services
Social safety nets
Greening

4. Focus Activities of the Ministry of Rural Development
Employment generation
Self employment
Skill development
Wage employment
Housing
Public infrastructure
Rural roads
Drinking water*
Watershed development
Sanitation*

5. PROGRAMMES
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)- Aajeevika
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY)
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
National Rural Drinking Water Programme* (NRDWP)
Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan* (NBA)
Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA)

6. What can be the partnership between MoRD and Amrita
Mobilisation of villagers for availing full benefits of Govt. schemes. Includes-
Formation of volunteers
Training volunteers
Liaison with Govt. agencies
Be Programme Implementing Agency (PIA) for appropriate Govt. Programmes like skill development, watershed development, MGNREGA, PURA etc
Identify gaps in govt. programmes and fill up with own programmes (eg; housing, roads, water supply, sanitation, schools, recreation etc)