Chapter 1

Indian Rural Economy

Features and main challenges of the rural economy

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Agriculture as the backbone: Role and percentage

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Non-farm rural activities: Artisans and handicrafts

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Rural unemployment and poverty alleviation programs

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Rural migration: Causes and socio-economic impact

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Chapter 2

Governance: Panchayati Raj

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Main features

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Three-tier structure: Gram, Block and Zila levels

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Powers and functions of the Gram Sabha in India

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Social auditing of rural schemes at village level

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Role of local bodies in primary healthcare and education

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Chapter 3

Rural Credit System

Formal sources: RRBs, Co-operatives, PSBs

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Informal sources: Moneylenders and relatives role

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Self Help Groups (SHG) and Bank Linkage program

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Microfinance institutions: Growth and regulation

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Priority Sector Lending (PSL) specialized targets

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Chapter 4

Welfare and Infrastructure

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) history

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MGNREGA: Objectives, rules and social impact

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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) goals

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National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) summary

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Rural housing and sanitation (Swachh Bharat) missions

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Chapter 5

Sustainable Village Dev

Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) basic features

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Village empowerment and digital literacy (DISHA)

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Renewable energy use in rural households (Biogas)

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Traditional knowledge and its role in sustainable dev

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Community participation and cooperative movements

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