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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:Rural development is one of the thrust areas of administration. As Mahatma Gandhi rightly said, “India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages”. The need of the hour is the convergence of all development interventions, at the grass-root level which can be possible through effective governance at the village level. The movement towards decentralization of the National and State governments through the Panchayati Raj system needs to be strengthened through lessons learned from the ‘successful stories of Model villages’ around India. Though India is progressing in the right direction in reducing ducation inequalities and increasing literacy levels, there is still a lot that needs to be done. An understanding of social issues is important for effective planning and policy development. Self-governance ensures that Indian citizens, even the previously marginalized, can participate in decision-making.1. Explain in short Mahatma Gandhi’s views on rural development.2. Highlight the role of the government in achieving rural development.3. What measures have been suggested to achieve rural development?4. Express your idea of a ‘Model Village’.

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1. According to Mahatma Gandhi, “India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages.” It means rural development is necessary for the development of the nation.

2. The role of the government in achieving rural development is very important. It needs the convergence of all development interventions at the grass-root level which can be possible through effective governance at the village level.

3. Following measures are suggested to achieve rural development:

  • The movement towards decentralization of the national & state governments through the Panchayat Raj system needs to be strengthened. 
  • An understanding of social issues is important for effective planning and policy development.
  • The movement towards decentralization of the national & state governments through the Panchayat Raj system needs to be strengthened. An understanding of social issues is important for effective planning and policy development.

4. India is a country of villages. My idea of a model village is as follows:

  • There should be a good system of sanitation and the provision of safe drinking water. 
  • There must be good educational facilities so as to improve the literacy rate. 
  • There must be gender equality and women must be empowered & encouraged to participate in Community Development Programme.
  • There should be proper enforcement of law & order 
  • There should be the development of infrastructure. 
  • A village should have financial institutions to provide credit at a reasonable rate of interest. 
  • A model village must have all possible provisions for all-around rural development.


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