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Rural Development: MGNREGA, DAY-NRLM, and Rural Infrastructure
July 19, 20266 min read
Rural Development: MGNREGA, DAY-NRLM, and Rural Infrastructure
Introduction
Rural development is central to India's developmental agenda - 65% of India's population lives in villages, and rural-urban disparities remain significant. The government's approach spans employment guarantee (MGNREGA), livelihood promotion (DAY-NRLM), and infrastructure creation (PMGSY, Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G). Together, these programmes address rural poverty, unemployment, and quality of life.
The Rural Development Challenge
| Indicator | Rural | Urban | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate (2021) | ~25% | ~12% | 13% |
| Literacy rate (2011) | 69% | 85% | 16% |
| Access to piped water | ~62% (2024) | ~88% | 26% |
| Bank account access | 78% | 92% | 14% |
| Depend on agriculture | 54% of workforce | - | - |
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