development for the rural community´s ongoing progress.

The ultimate goal is to improve their

life quality and preserve the environment. Rural development aims at the quality of life that is
the key factor of sustainable growth in the effectiveness of the agricultural production. To
achieve enhanced production and productivity in the rural areas there must be a spatial balance in
the social and economic development. So the main target of the sustainable rural development is
to bring about improvement in the psychological development so that it may lead to growth and
happiness and to encourage the community participation in the process of development. The rural
economy is an example of an agrarian economy. Although farming and agriculture are one of the
most important primary activities, the problem lies in the fact that they share in the GDP of the
agriculture sector is on a constant decline. At the same time, about two-thirds of India’s population
depends on agriculture. As a result, the productivity is not up to the mark, with conditions only
getting worse. Quality education can help in achieving the goal of eradication of such social evils.
The dwindling literacy rates in rural India, especially for females, are a major matter of concern.
There is a need for land and technical reforms.
Village / Rural life
Village life is known to be calm and pure as people are closer to the nature in villages; however,
it also has its own set of challenges. Though, the people living in village areas lead a peaceful
life. Though, today almost every village is well connected with roads; transportation is still
scarce and if present, is of poor quality. Villages have poor drainage system and no waste
disposal mechanism at all, making the residents more prone to diseases and infections. Though
the facilities in villages may be lesser than that in the cities however most of the people living
there are far more content and happy. People living in the villages mostly indulge in agricultural
activities and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the chaotic city life. In most of the villages,
it is the male members who go out to work while the females sit at home and complete the
household tasks such as cleaning and cooking. Children get ready and head to the schools located
nearby. The male members are mostly involved in farming and other agricultural activities. They
either have their own farms or work for the landlords who hire them. Villages are known for
their beautiful natural surroundings and peaceful environment. People in villages are very social.
They value and respect each other. They visit one another quite often and celebrate all the
occasions together. Villagers lead a simple life. They live in harmony with each other. They
value relationships and make efforts to maintain the same. They are well aware about the people
living in their neighborhood and stand by them in their hour of need. Villagers also give special
importance to their customs and traditions and follow them religiously. The festivals in villages
are celebrated collectively and thus the joy and happiness during that time doubles up. The
infrastructure of villages is quite poor. Many villages lack even the basic amenities such as
electricity, sanitation facility, medical facilities and means of transport. Many villages do not
have any schools or encompass only primary schools. People hesitate sending their children to
towns and cities to seek education and hence most people in villages remain uneducated. There is
a lot of gender inequality in the villages. Women are mostly confined to the household chores