Rural Development: Administration and Planning PDF

Read less, Learn more! RURAL DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING Made by - Kulbhushan  Unit 1 Rural Planning & Development \ Rural development is about making life better for Elements or...

Read less, Learn more! RURAL DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING Made by - Kulbhushan  Unit 1 Rural Planning & Development \ Rural development is about making life better for Elements or Components of Rural people in villages and rural areas. It focuses on helping Development. them earn more money, have a better standard of living, and overcome challenges like poverty and lack 1. Meeting Basic Needs: Everyone needs food, of opportunities. shelter, clothes, healthcare, education, and safety. Helping people get these things lets them improve their lives. 2. Respect and Opportunity: People in rural areas Scope / Importance / Need / Objectives deserve respect and a chance to succeed. This in Rural Development means treating everyone fairly and giving them a say in how things are run. 1. Boost Agriculture: Improve farming income with 3. Freedom to Choose: People should be free to better technology, infrastructure, and markets. make their own choices, earn a living, and 2. Stronger Infrastructure: Build roads, bridges, and contribute to their communities. This includes irrigation systems for better connectivity and protecting their rights and giving them access to economic opportunities. information. 3. Better Living Conditions: Ensure affordable housing, clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. 4. Empower Youth: Expand education and skill development opportunities for rural youth. Importance or Reasons of Rural 5. Balanced Progress: Rural development is crucial Development for Creation of for national progress due to its population and Sustainable Livelihoods economic contribution. 6. Bridge Urban-Rural Gap: Create sustainable 1. Fight Poverty: Create jobs, improve access to livelihoods in rural areas to reduce migration to resources, and teach valuable skills to help people cities and promote equality. escape poverty. 7. Resource Management: Develop agriculture and 2. Fairness for All: Bridge the gap between cities manage resources wisely for long-term benefits. and rural areas by creating equal opportunities. 8. Increase Well-being: Raise incomes, improve 3. Enough Food for Everyone: Support sustainable access to basic needs, and promote self-reliance in farming to produce more food and improve rural communities. nutrition. 9. Tackle Challenges: Invest in infrastructure, fight 4. Protect the Environment: Manage resources poverty, improve healthcare, and expand access to wisely and use renewable energy for a healthy resources. future. 10. Sustainable Development: Utilize resources 5. Empower Communities: Give rural communities effectively for a balanced and sustainable future. the tools to solve problems and make decisions. Download from: https://kkworld.in Made by: https://youtube.com/krazykaksha Rural Development Initiatives: Goal: Increases farm production and income in areas with less rain. A. Agricultural Sector: 5. National Watershed Development Project in 1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) - Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA): Crop Insurance Scheme: Targets areas with poor land and water Provides financial support to farmers for crop resources. losses due to natural disasters, pests, or Focuses on land and water management diseases. through conservation activities (soil Farmers pay a small premium (maximum 2% improvement) and water harvesting structures. for some crops) with the government covering Aims to increase cash flow through employment the rest. generation and strengthen community Aims for quick claim settlement within 2 months participation. of harvest. Goal: Improves land use, develops water Goal: Supports farmers' income and resources, and generates income for farmers. encourages them to stay in farming. 6. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture 2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (NMSA): (PMKSY) - Irrigation Scheme: Combines several programs to make farming Focuses on expanding irrigation coverage and more productive and environmentally friendly. improving water use efficiency. Promotes location-specific farming systems, Provides solutions for water sources (building resource conservation practices, and efficient canals, wells), distribution networks (canals), water management. and farm-level applications (teaching new Focuses on soil health improvement, capacity irrigation methods). building of farmers, and piloting models for Aims to create assured irrigation and promote rainfed farming. water conservation practices. Goal: Makes agriculture more profitable, Goal: Increases the amount of land with sustainable, and resilient to climate change. reliable water access for crops. 3. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) - B. Social Security: Organic Farming Scheme: Promotes organic farming, avoiding chemicals 1. Atal Pension Yojana (APY): and protecting the soil. Open to all Indian citizens between 18 and 40 Helps farmers learn organic techniques, get years old. certified, and sell their crops directly to Offers a guaranteed minimum monthly pension consumers. between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000 after retirement. Empowers farmers through cluster-based You contribute a small amount every month, training and marketing support. and the government adds some money too. Goal: Improves soil health, grows healthy food, After you die, your spouse will continue to get and empowers farmers through cooperation. the pension. 4. Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP): 2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Targets farmers in areas with less rainfall. (PMSBY): Focuses on integrated farming systems to Provides accidental death and disability cover improve yields and reduce risks from for a small annual premium (around ₹12). unpredictable weather. If you die in an accident, your family gets ₹2 Aims to improve the socio-economic status of lakh. farmers in rainfed areas. If you are permanently disabled due to an Download from: https://kkworld.in Made by: https://youtube.com/krazykaksha  accident, you get ₹1 lakh or ₹2 lakh depending 3. Twenty Point Programme (TPP): on the severity. Launched in 1975, with revisions in 1982, 1986, Open to people between 18 and 70 years old and finally in 2006. with a bank account. Focused on priority areas like poverty reduction, education, health, and infrastructure 3. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana development. (PMJJBY): Aligned with the UN Millennium Development Life insurance scheme that offers ₹2 lakh Goals and SAARC Social Charter. coverage in case of death due to any reason. Addressed issues like poverty, employment, Available to people between 18 and 50 years education, housing, health, agriculture, and old with a savings bank account. environmental protection. Low annual premium of around ₹30. 4. Minimum Needs Programme (MNP): C. Social Sector: Introduced in the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979). 1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Aimed to provide basic necessities like Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): education, healthcare, water, sanitation, Guarantees up to 100 days of work a year for electricity, and housing in rural areas. any rural family who needs it. Initially focused on eight components, with adult Provides much-needed income boost, education added later. especially during lean seasons. Achieved significant progress in some areas, but Creates valuable assets for villages, like roads, faced challenges in others with uneven success wells, and canals. across states. Empowers rural families, women, and underprivileged communities. 5. Food for Work Programme (FFW): Over 2.3 billion workdays provided since Launched in 1977 to generate employment and 2005, benefiting countless lives. create rural infrastructure. Provided food grains as wages for manual labor 2. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) on projects like road construction and canal NRLM aims to reduce rural poverty through job cleaning. creation and income generation. Merged with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural It provides better living standards by improving Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in housing, water, and healthcare. 2006. Women empowerment is a key focus through Primarily aimed at providing food security and self-help groups. promoting rural development through work Strong communities are built through opportunities. collaboration and sustainable practices. DAY-NRLM targets 7 crore rural households 6. National Rural Employment Programme across India. (NREP): Core values include inclusion, transparency, Launched in 1980 to replace the Food for Work and community self-reliance. Programme. Implementation focuses on demand-driven Focused on creating employment and building strategies and capacity building. durable community assets in rural areas. Eligibility criteria include active existence of Gave priority to landless laborers for work self-help groups and adherence to opportunities. 'Panchasutras'. Merged with the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) in 1989. Download from: https://kkworld.in Made by: https://youtube.com/krazykaksha 7. Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP): Launched in 1983-84 to specifically target landless workers. Guaranteed 100 days of employment per year for landless households. Had similar objectives and implementation mechanisms as NREP. Merged with NREP in the 1989-90 annual plan. 8. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY): Launched in 1989 by merging NREP and RLEGP. Funded by the central and state governments in an 80:20 ratio. Targeted unemployed and underemployed people below the poverty line in rural areas. Gave priority to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and freed bonded laborers. Reserved 30% of employment opportunities for women. Replaced by the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana in 1999, which later merged with the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) in 2001. Download from: https://kkworld.in Made by: https://youtube.com/krazykaksha  KEEP LEARNING! Hope you enjoyed the material and ace your exams! For queries, feel free to reach out on my Instagram @KulbhushanKundalwal. WATCH VIDEOS