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Book No. – 22 (Sociology)
Book Name – Indian Society & Culture (Nadeem Hasnain)
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1. Rural Development Projects in Post Independence Period
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
3. Rural Water Supply Programme
4. Central Rural Sanitation Programme
5. Rural Housing
6. Panchayati Raj
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Rural Reconstruction and Planning in India
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- As a result of British colonial policy, India’s villages were pushed into pauperisation, and the rural economy was virtually shattered.
- After independence, rural reconstruction became a major goal for village India, aimed at rebuilding village life.
- Rural reconstruction consists of four major components:
- Organised effort
- A definite programme of socio-economic development
- Awareness and approval of rural population for the programmes
- Desired changes to be brought about through these programmes
- Rural reconstruction is not a unilateral concept; it requires both government and community participation for success.
- Lack of interest from either party may render rural reconstruction ineffective and meaningless.
- Rural reconstruction is a dynamic concept that needs coordinated efforts from the government, people, and NGOs to achieve its goals.
- Objectives of rural reconstruction include:
- Optimum utilization of people’s power and available resources for socio-economic development of the rural population
- Technological upgradation of traditional agriculture using the latest tools and implements
- Reduction of inequalities and increased agricultural productivity through land reforms
- Elimination of indebtedness among the rural masses and raising their standard of living
- Development of cottage industries for sustained income
- Improvement of health through safe drinking water, health care, and proper housing
- Development of healthy leadership
- Strengthening disaster management programmes
- Promoting social change to combat casteism, untouchability, and other social evils
- Encouraging acceptance of positive changes in culture and technology
- After independence, rural planning became a high priority, with a focus on optimum utilization of limited resources.
- The path of democratic planning was adopted by the state for rural development.