Rural Development
Made by Claris, Ethan, Fayaz, Ishaq and Rayyan
What is Rural
Devlopment
+Rural Development is
an ongoing process
aimed at improving
all aspects of rural
life, including
economic and social
conditions.
+Importance of Agriculture:
Agriculture is the primary livelihood
for over two-thirds of India’s rural
population. Development in
agriculture plays a critical role in
Need of Rural improving rural livelihoods.
+Comprehensive Rural
Development Development
Rural development includes not just
agriculture but all aspects that
enhance the quality of life in rural
areas. It focuses on improving both
the economic and social conditions
of rural people.
+Rural Population and Progress
Rural people make up about 75% of India’s population.
Despite this, rural areas have consistently lagged behind in
economic progress compared to urban regions.
+Special Programmes for Development
To address these disparities, targeted rural development
programmes were introduced in the 1970s. These were in
addition to initiatives under India’s Five-Year Plans to uplift
rural areas.