An Abstract on

Developmental Strategies for Rural India

Submitted in the National Seminar On

Excellence Through Management in Contemporary Era: Issues & Challenges

Organized by Department of management Rama Institute of Management & Technology

Submitted by:

Saurabh Shukla
Lecturer (PGDM) Dr.Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies

The rural economy, as much as urban economy, is an integrated part of the overall Indian economy. Any talk of overall development without rural development, particularly in a country where threequarters of people below the poverty line reside in rural areas, is flawed. Rural Development has been one of the guiding principles of the planning process in India. Government has made various strategies and programs for the Rural Development Development Employment like Integrated (IRBD), Rural Wage Program Programs,

Although

these

measures

have

been

successful (to some extent) in curbing rural development, this model has a very basic flaw. Under this model resources are transferred from urban economy to rural economy just for short term political motives. This is affecting both areas, not letting rural economy develop on its own and hampering growth and investments in urban economy. An ideal approach should include the government, panchayats and key village personals, NGOs and private companies. This will not only help reduce this imbalance but will have a multiplier effect on the overall economy

Employment

Assurance Scheme (EAS), Food for Work Program, Rural Housing, Social Security Programs.

Key Words: Rural development, Integrated Rural Development Program, Wage Employment Programs, Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS), Food for Work Program, Rural Housing, Social Security Programs.