Question

Which of the following steps have been taken by the government solve the problem of unemployment in rural areas?

Options

• Rural Works Program

• Integrated Dry Land Agricultural Development

• National Rural Employment Program

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

Apart from programs primarily oriented at infrastructure development, such as the construction of small and big dams, canals, and highways, government employment policies are strongly linked to poverty-alleviation programs. Nonetheless, the government has launched a number of unique programs aimed at creating jobs. Among the most important are:

1. Rural Works Program:
   The goal of this initiative is to create permanent civil works in rural areas.
2. Integrated Dry Land Agricultural Development:
   Permanent works such as soil conservation, land development, and water harvesting are carried out under this scheme.
3. National Rural Employment Program:
   This initiative intends to build community assets like drinking water wells, community irrigation wells, village tanks, minor irrigation works, rural roads, and schools to help enhance rural infrastructure.
4. The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program:
   It strives to create gainful employment, and productive assets in rural areas, and to improve the general quality of life in rural communities.