Main Body
1. To transfer people towards skilled alternatives for better income opportunity, [e.g] Investment in skill programs increased → PM Gramín Kaushal Yojana
2. Focusing on MSMEs & rural entrepreneurs [e.g] Champions portal, MUDRA scheme
3. New initiative for farm sector — Agro-processing plants in rural area to absorb excess labour [e.g] Krishi Sampada Yojana
4. Promoting Horticulture, fisheries, Integrated farming etc. in rural area.
MGNREGA scheme should not be an alternative for permanent employment on skilled employment. Therefore reduction in MGNREGA allocation should be complemented with other long-term rural development measures.
— Prajnanandan Giri
- Provides multiple alternative government perspectives with specific schemes
- Connects different sectors (skill, MSME, agriculture) in rural development
- Acknowledges limitations of MGNREGA and suggests complementary measures
Prajnanandan Giri
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Urbanization
Rural Development and Skill Enhancement
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Analytical, Policy-oriented
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