Rural Development

In view of the fact that three-fourth of our population is residing in rural area, there is a big rural-urban divide and rural areas continue to be characterized by poverty, low level of productivity and lack of basic minimum services resulting in unabated migration of population towards urban areas.

In backdrop of this, the government recently adopted the concept of developing “Model Villages” for over all development of the rural areas. The idea is not only to provide basic services in rural areas to check migration of population and improve quality of life to demonstrate the use of latest technology and ensure integrated development of these areas.

Under the PM’s Reconstruction Plan 57 villages, one in each block recommended by the elected representatives have been approved for development as “Model Villages” by the Rural Development Department. The Project Reports/Action Plans were prepared in consultation with gram panchayats. The main thrust has been given on the following areas:

• Improvement in overall sanitation of the village including lane/drains.

• Use of Solar Technology for Street Lights.

• Creation of essential facilities like CFCs, Playground and Recreation Parks.

• Establishment of Rural Informatics Centers.

• Small shopping Line/Lines for Local Educated Youths.

Block Wise Model Villages in District Jammu