Question

State the importance of Rural Development.

Answer 1

Importance of Rural Development:

1. India cannot be developed by retaining rural as backward
2. As the rural economy supports the urban sector, the backwardness of the rural sector would be a major impediment to the overall progress of the economy.
3. Improvements in education, health, and sanitation in villages can help avoid many urban problems.
4. To provide gainful employment and improve food production.
5. The evils of brain drain and rural-urban migration can be reduced.
6. For the better utilization of resources.
7. To minimize the gap between rural and urban areas.