Schemes on Rural

Development
A Neemanth Reddy
Amarnaadh Reddy
Supreeth Sagar
Nikshith
 MNREGA
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
employment guarantee act
Objectives of MNREGA:
 Preamble : An Act to provide for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural
areas of the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in
every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual
work and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
 To create durable assets in rural areas.
 It also helps in
1. Protecting environment
2. Empowering rural women
3. Reducing rural-urban migration
4. Fostering social equity etc..

Eligibility criteria:
 The applicant must be a citizen of India.
 The applicant must be over the age of 18 years.
 The applicant should be 1) willing to do the unskilled work.
2) Landless.
Salient features of the Act :
 The scheme provides for at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to at least one
member of every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
 Legal right to work: This scheme tries
Integrated Rural Development
Programme (IRDP)

Empowering Rural Communities

INTRODUCTION
Brief Overview about IRDP:
 The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) is a government
initiative aimed at alleviating rural poverty and fostering sustainable
development.
 Established with the objective of addressing the multifaceted needs of
rural communities, IRDP focuses on holistic development strategies.
 Through a combination of financial assistance, skill development, and
asset creation, IRDP seeks to uplift rural populations and enhance their
quality of life.
OBJECTIVES AND COMPONENTS
Objectives:
 Alleviate poverty by providing financial assistance and employment
opportunities.
 Generate sustainable income through skill development and entrepreneurship.
 Promote overall rural development and empower marginalized communities.

Components:
 Financial assistance: Grants, subsidies, and loans to support income-generating
activities.
 Skill development and training: Vocational training programs to enhance
employability and entrepreneurship.
 Asset creation: Investments in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and
handicrafts to create sustainable livelihoods.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Achievements:
 Significant reduction in rural poverty levels.
 Creation of employment opportunities and income generation for rural
households.
 Improvement in living standards, access to basic amenities, and infrastructure
development.

Challenges:
 Limited reach and coverage, particularly in remote and marginalized areas.
 Issues of fund mismanagement and corruption at local levels.
 Resource constraints and sustainability challenges in implementing long-term
development projects.
IMPACT AND CHALLENGES
Impact:
 Economic empowerment of rural communities through enhanced income and
livelihood opportunities.
 Social inclusion and empowerment of marginalized groups, including women and
minorities.
 Policy influence on subsequent rural development initiatives and strategies.

Conclusion:
 The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) has played a crucial role in
addressing rural poverty and promoting sustainable development.
 To maximize its impact, continued support and strengthening of rural development
initiatives are essential.
 Together, we can work towards building prosperous and resilient rural communities
for a brighter future.