Rural Development
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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Meaning and Importance of Rural Development
- Rural Development encompasses agriculture, housing, education, health, transport, communication, and employment creation
- 68.84% of India's population lives in villages (2011 census)
- Mahatma Gandhi emphasized 'development of villages is the true development of India'
Decentralization and Three-Tier Panchayat Raj System
- Administrative decentralization means giving power and responsibility to village people
- 73rd Amendment Act (1993) established uniform Panchayat Raj system throughout India
- Panchayat Raj institutions gained Constitutional status through 73rd Amendment
Role of Panchayat Raj Institutions in Rural Development
- Provide basic facilities: roads, drains, drinking water, street lights, toilets, schools, hospitals
- Promote education: primary, middle school, adult education, technical training
- Expand health and hygiene facilities
PURA Model - Four Connectivity Links
- Physical Link: Road connectivity among 15-25 villages with ring roads and electricity
- Knowledge Link: Schools, higher education institutions, hospitals every 5-7 km
- Electronic Link: Modern telephone and telecommunication services
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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