Rural & Urban Development in Rajasthan
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Rural & Urban Development in Rajasthan
[!IMPORTANT] Data Source: Economic Review 2023-24. Rajasthan focuses on integrated development through schemes like MGNREGA, Rajeevika, and the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.
1. Rural Development Programs
- MGNREGA: 100 days central + additional 25 days by State (Total 125 days). Special preference for Sahariya, Khairua tribes and PWDs (200 days).
- RGAVP (Rajeevika): Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad. Nodal agency for SHGs. Brand Ambassador: Ruma Devi.
- Regional Programs:
- Dang (8 districts), Magra (5 districts), Mewat (Alwar, Bharatpur).
- Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY): Development of villages by MPs.
2. Urban Development Initiatives
- Smart Cities Mission: 4 Cities (Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer). Udaipur often ranks high nationally.
- AMRUT 2.0: Focus on 100% water supply to all households in urban areas.
- Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme: Provides 125 days of work in urban areas. Launched Sept 9, 2022.
- Indira Rasoi Yojana (Annapurna): Providing quality meals at ₹8 (Govt subsidy ₹17). Slogan: "No one sleeps hungry".
3. Panchayati Raj & Local Bodies
- Rajasthan was the first state to start Panchayati Raj (Nagaur, Oct 2, 1959).
- Fifth Finance Commission: Recommendation of 6.75% of state net tax revenue to local bodies.
[!TIP] Exam Hack: MGNREGA = 125 days in RJ. IG-UEGS = 125 days in RJ. State-funded additional 25 days is the common link.
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