Define rural development.


Rural development is a comprehensive term. It focuses on action for the development of areas which are lagging behind in the overall development of the village economy.

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Comment on the proportion of agricuture in the GDP of India.


The share of agriculture sector in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of India is on a decline but the proportion of dependent on this sector has not shown any significant decline.

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Which is the major source of livelihood in the rural sector?


Agricultural is the major source of livelihood in the rural sector.

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Give the reasons of declining share of agriculture in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of India.


After the initiation of reforms, the growth rate of agriculture sector has declined to 2.3% during the 1990s which was lower than earlier years. The reasons for this decline are inadequate infrastructure, alternate employment opportunities in the industry or service sector, increase in casualisation of employment in agriculture etc.

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How rural development can be done?


Rural development can be achieved through increase in the productivity of grains, cereals, vegetables and fruits. Also, the farmers should be given opportunity to diversify into various non-farm productive activities such as food processing. Rural development can also be done by providing access to health care, sanitation facilities at workplaces and homes and educaiton for all etc.

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