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Enumerate economic and social infrastructure programmes launched after 2015 towards restructuring the rural economy and reduction in poverty

Enumerate economic and social infrastructure programmes launched after 2015 towards restructuring the rural economy and reduction in poverty.

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Indian Economic Service 

Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2023

Enumerate economic and social infrastructure programmes launched after 2015 towards restructuring the rural economy and reduction in poverty.

Here are some key initiatives and programs:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Rural (2016):

In India, the PMAY program is a flagship affordable housing program. As part of PMAY-Rural, the Indian government provides financial assistance to rural households to construct new homes or renovate existing ones. As part of this program, access to basic housing infrastructure will be ensured to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY):

With the launch of DDU-GKY in 2014, the goal of the program is to provide rural youth with marketable skills to improve their employability, thereby enhancing their employability. The objective of this program is to reduce poverty and promote economic empowerment in rural areas by imparting skills and connecting them with employment opportunities.

National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM):

This organization was established in 2011 but has been growing and restructuring significantly since 2015. It aims to organize rural poor into self-help groups (SHGs) and provide them with financial and social resources. Its purpose is to promote micro-enterprises and entrepreneurship in rural areas in order to create sustainable livelihoods and reduce poverty.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):

This project was launched in 2000 but has continued with renewed focus after 2015 in order to provide rural areas with all-weather road connectivity. As a result of improved road infrastructure, rural regions can be able to gain access to markets, healthcare, and education, leading to economic growth and reduction of poverty.

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA):

As part of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Program (NREGA) launched in 2005, every rural household that has an adult member participating in unskilled manual labor is guaranteed 100 days of wage employment in a financial year. Despite the fact that it predates 2015, it continues to be an important program for rural employment and poverty reduction.

Digital India:

Founded in 2015, the Digital India program seeks to transform India into a knowledge-based economy and a digitally empowered society. In addition to improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, it also includes projects like the BharatNet project, which aims to provide broadband connectivity in all villages in the country.

Digital infrastructure can enhance economic opportunities and reduce poverty by providing access to e-commerce, online education, and digital financial services.

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G):

In 2014, this sanitation program was initiated with the aim of ensuring that rural areas remain clean and open defecation-free (ODF) by building toilets and promoting good sanitation practices. By reducing healthcare expenses, improved sanitation infrastructure can contribute to the reduction of poverty by resulting in better health outcomes and reducing healthcare expenses.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):

In 2016, this policy was introduced to help farmers mitigate the financial risks associated with farming and support rural livelihoods in the event of crop loss due to natural calamities. It provides financial assistance to farmers in the event of crop loss due to natural calamities.

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):

This program helps vulnerable populations by providing basic social safety nets to elderly, disabled, widowed, and other vulnerable people who live in rural areas. Although it was not launched after 2015, it still provides financial assistance to individuals in rural areas who are elderly, disabled, and widowed.

Ultimately, these programs will contribute to the reduction of poverty and the development of rural economies through the enhancement of rural infrastructure, the creation of livelihood opportunities, and the improvement of living conditions in rural areas.

For the most up to date details on these initiatives, I recommend checking the latest information from official government sources, as names, objectives, and details may have changed since my last update.

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