Why Rural Development
Rural development is a process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of the people living in rural areas. The development of the rural economy in India is one of the most important factors for the growth of the Indian economy. The Indian economy is largely based on agriculture. In India, agriculture accounts for nearly one-fifth of our gross domestic product. A number of programs pertaining to rural development in India have been planned by the Indian Government to stimulate the growth of agriculture. For the development of the rural sector in India, the Ministry of Rural Development is the apex body for formulating policies, regulations and acts.
According to the census of Indiadata, 75% population of our country reside in the countryside. The number of villages in India is between near about 649,481, most of the population involved in the agriculture sector, and the main occupation is farming, but in the production, political mobilization and social organization rural sector is extremely backward and the backwardness of the rural sector is a major impediment to the overall progress of the country’s economy. India’s total GDP agriculture accounts for 22% and provides a livelihood for 58% of its population and the big part of the population has been leading an uncertain economic life due to employment opportunities this sector. The rural businesses and economies are dominated by agriculture, handicrafts, fisheries, poultry and dairy products.