A Move towards Rural Development in India: An Overview

Abstract

The fact is that the rural development in India has always been remained the focus point of the economic development and growth during the entire planning period. Therefore, the Government of India has launched and initiated many poverty alleviation programs and schemes to combat the hindrances in the way of rural development.  Despite the many moves towards rural developments, it has been observed by many studies that there are many hindrances in this process. However, the first initiative was taken as Panchayati Raj on 02 October 1959 from Rajasthan. Further, to eradicate rural poverty and strengthen of rural development some of the schemes such as: IRDP, PMGSY, SGSY, SGRY, IAY, JGSY, EAS & MGNREGA have been implemented. These plans and schemes have been implemented through the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country. The present research paper highlights the Government of India’s efforts to ensure rural development through poverty alleviation schemes in rural India.