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Rural India needs more devolution of resources
- Pro-poor public welfare programs in rural India have led to improved living conditions, including various initiatives such as Swachch Bharat Mission and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Gramin.
- Cash transfers to farmers and women have raised concerns about the sustainability of high public debt and the importance of promoting self-sufficiency.
- Rural areas face challenges like stagnant real wages, underemployment, and lack of migration opportunities post-Covid, highlighting the need for productivity and skill development.
- Efforts are required to integrate rural communities into emerging opportunities through decentralized funds allocation and community-driven actions.
- Improving education, health, skills, and nutrition in rural areas is crucial for fostering sustainable development, emphasizing the need for convergence at the grassroots level.
- Enhancing the performance of secondary schools, promoting skill development, and focusing on infrastructure development can help rural youth seize non-farm opportunities.
- Empowering women's collectives, mapping Jan Dhan Accounts with SHG credit, and promoting entrepreneurship among women can lead to economic empowerment.
- Implementing an exclusive rural infrastructure program and enhancing initiatives like the Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme are essential for rural development.
- Devolution of resources to rural areas is vital to drive local action, improve accountability, and facilitate effective governance through technology and transparency.
- By prioritizing education, skill development, health, and livelihoods, rural India can achieve higher productivity and reduce dependence on programs like MGNREGS.
- Utilizing professionals, technology, and untied finances in a decentralized manner can lead to transformative changes in rural governance and development within a span of five to ten years.
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