PathSet Publications
Evaluation of Rural Development
- The rural sector will continue to remain backward until and unless some spectacular changes occur. Some of the changes which need to be taken for the development of the rural sector are outlined below:
- Stress on Diversification: There is a need to make rural areas more vibrant through diversification into dairying, poultry, fisheries, vegetables and fruits.
- Rural and Urban Linkage: Efforts should be made to link up the rural production centers with the urban and foreign (export) markets to realize higher returns on the investment for the products.
- Better facilities: Proper efforts should be made to develop:
- Infrastructure elements like credit and marketing;
- State agricultural departments;
- Farmer-friendly agricultural policies;
- Constant appraisal and dialogue between farmer's groups.
- The aim is to achieve the full potential of the rural sector.
- More emphasis on Sustainable Development: There is a need to invent or procure alternate sets of eco-friendly technologies that lead to sustainable development in different circumstances.
