Rural Infrastructure & Livelihood Diversification

Rural infrastructure and livelihood diversification focus on strengthening physical connectivity, basic services, and non-farm income opportunities in rural areas, enabling inclusive growth, employment generation, and improved quality of life across India’s villages.

Primary Beneficiaries

  • Rural households and small farmers
  • Landless labourers and migrant workers
  • Women Self-Help Group members
  • Rural youth and artisans
  • Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in rural areas

Background

  • Historically, rural development focused on basic survival. Post-2000, the focus shifted to "Connectivity" (PMGSY). Current policies emphasize "Economic Resilience," ensuring that migration to cities is an option, not a necessity.

Recent Developments

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