Problems of Rural Community & Solutions.pptx

Problems of Rural Community & Solutions.pptx

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  Problems of Rural Community& Solutions EXT-710
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  Rural Area • Wherethe people are engaged in primary industry in the sense that they produce things directly for the first time in cooperation with nature. • are separately settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. Such areas are distinct from more intensively settled urban and sub-urban areas, and also from unsettled lands or wilderness, such as forest. Rural areas can have an agricultural character, though many rural areas are characterized by an economy based on cottage industry, mining, oil and gas exploration, or tourism.
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  Rural Community • Agroup of people with a common characteristic or interest living together, in a village. • A Rural Community can be classified as rural based on the criteria of lower population density, less social differentiation, less social and spatial mobility, slow rate of social change, etc. • Agriculture is the major occupation of rural people.
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  Main Features ofRural Community • Village is an institution- The Village is a primary institution. The development of villages is influenced considerably by the life of the village. It satisfies almost all the needs of the rural. • Community- They have a sense of unity and a feeling of belongingness towards each other. • Religion- Faith in religion and universal power is found in the life of the villages. • Agriculture- Main occupation is agriculture which involves dependence on nature. Nature gives the livelihood to them. Farmers worship forces of nature.
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  Life of RuralPeople
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  Rural Community Development •Rural development is a strategy designed to improve the economic and social life of rural poor. It is a process, which aims at improving the well being and self realization of people living outside the urbanized areas through collective process. Rural Development is all about bringing change among rural community from the traditional way of living to progressive way of living. It is also expressed as a movement for progress. • The United Nations defines Rural Development as: “Rural Development is a process of change, by which the efforts of the people themselves are united, those of government authorities to improve their economic, social and cultural conditions of communities in to the life of the nation and to enable them to contribute fully to national programme.”
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  Problems of RuralCommunity • People related • Agricultural related problems • Infrastructure related problems • Economic problems • Social and Cultural problems • Leadership related problems • Administrative problems
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  People Related .. . • Traditional way of thinking • Poor understanding • Low level of education to understand developmental efforts and new technology • Deprived psychology and scientific orientation • Lack of confidence • Poor awareness • Low level of education • Existence of unfelt needs • Personal ego.
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  Agriculture Related .. . • Lack of expected awareness, knowledge, skill and attitude • Unavailability of inputs • Poor marketing facility • Insufficient extension staff and services • Multidimensional tasks to extension personnel • Small size of land holding • Division of land • Unwillingness to work and stay in rural areas.
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  Infrastructure Related .. . Poor infrastructure facilities like-: • Water • Electricity • Transport • Educational institutions • Communication • Health • Employment • Storage facility etc
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  Economic problems .. . • Unfavorable economic condition to adopt high cost technology • High cost of inputs • Under privileged rural industries
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  Leadership related .. . • Leadership among the hands of inactive and incompetent people • Self interest of leaders • Biased political will
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  Administrative . .. • Political interference • Lack of motivation and interest • Unwillingness to work in villages • Improper utilization of budget • No proper monitoring of programs and • Lack in their implementation.
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  Solutions. . . 1.People related problems: • Promote community participation and engagement in development projects and decision-making processes. • Encourage education and awareness programs to promote gender equality and human rights. • Provide support and training to farmers to enhance their skills and knowledge. 2. Agricultural related problems: • Develop and implement agricultural policies that support small farmers and encourage sustainable farming practices. • Provide access to credit and finance to small farmers. • Increase access to irrigation and other agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. 3. Infrastructure related problems: • Develop and improve transportation systems to connect rural areas with urban centers. • Improve access to basic services such as healthcare, education, and sanitation. • Increase access to electricity and other forms of energy to support economic development.
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  Solutions . .. 4. Economic problems: • Promote the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and support entrepreneurship. • Develop and implement policies to attract private investment in rural areas. • Provide access to credit and financial services to small businesses and farmers. 5. Social and Cultural problems: • Develop and promote social programs that address issues such as poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequality. • Provide education and training to promote cultural awareness and understanding. • Encourage community-led initiatives that promote social and cultural development. 6. Leadership related problems: • Promote effective leadership at the local and national levels. • Develop and implement policies that encourage transparency, accountability, and good governance. • Provide leadership training to local officials and community leaders. 7. Administrative problems: • Develop and implement effective administrative systems that support rural development. • Provide training and capacity building to administrative officials. • Promote transparency and accountability in administrative processes