SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION

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• Aibawk in the Aizwal district of Mizoram has become the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM).
• The Aibawk Rurban cluster completed all the projects under SPMRM; the Aibawk cluster has a locational advantage due to its nearness to Aizwal City.

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

• Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was launched by the Prime Minister in 2016.
• It was launched under the Union Ministry of Rural Development with the vision of "Development of a cluster of villages that preserve and promote the essence of rural community life with a focus on equity and inclusiveness, thus creating a cluster of "Rurban Villages".
  • A 'Rurban cluster' is a cluster of geographically bordering villages with a population of about 25000 to 50000 in plain and coastal areas and with a population of 5000 to 15000 in desert, hilly or tribal areas.
• The main objective is to;
  • Provide facilities to rural areas which are available to the urban area. These clusters were to be selected for well-planned and holistic development.
  • Promote the development of the local economy.
  • Promote the development of the value chain and develop market access.
  • Improve market access includes the construction of agri-link roads, pedestrian footpaths, inter-village road connectivity projects etc.
  • Promote agriculture and allied activities and eco-tourism.
  • Conserve the local environment and sites of historical importance to encourage tourism.
• The aim is to develop rural areas by ensuring economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities.
• Expected outcomes of the mission:
  • Bridging the rural-urban divide; Economic, technological and those related to facilities and services.
  • Stimulating local economic development with emphasis on the reduction of poverty and unemployment in rural areas.
  • Spreading development in the region.
  • Attracting investment in rural areas.

Way Forward

• Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission is a comprehensive approach to providing basic infrastructure like roads, footpaths, drains, water supply, and car parking and social infrastructures like a conference centre, sports infrastructure, and upgradation of facilities at educational institutions in the rural area that border urban area.
• Efforts made by the Government with the involvement of the local community to promote rural development that go beyond poverty alleviation and try to meet the aspirations of the local people.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1873772

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