Ramamurthy, VS and Srivastava, DK
(2021)
A Multidimensional Approach to Sustainable Rural Development.
Science and Culture, 87 (9-10).
pp. 351-360.
| Abstract: |
A little more than seven decades after independence, India has undoubtedly emerged as a global
player- politically, economically, and strategically. However, Indian villages seem to be missing
out on the overall progress of the country even though they form the backbone of India’s selfsufficiency
in food.
Indian villages are rich in natural resources of one kind or another. We argue that there exist
considerable economic opportunities for the marginal farmers outside standard agriculture such
as in animal husbandry, poultry farming, apiculture, pisciculture, mushroom farming, organic
agriculture, etc.
Increasing the use of local renewable energy resources can, not only address the energy needs of
the villages but also trigger innovation and entrepreneurship in the villages creating jobs and
wealth. The villages can also benefit by exporting the surplus electricity to the grid or by
producing storable and transportable fuels like hydrogen and ammonia for several transport
and industrial applications in the future.
The need for country-wide mapping of resources at the village level, widespread dissemination of
success stories that can be replicated, incentives for entrepreneurship, and investments in villages
are also highlighted. |
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Journal Paper
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| Keywords: |
Rural Development, Sustainability |
| Subjects: |
School of Natural and Engineering Sciences > Energy and Environment |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Dec 2021 09:06 |
| Last Modified: |
10 Dec 2021 09:06 |
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https://www.scienceandculture-isna.org/2021/sept-o... |
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| DOI: |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36094/sc.v87.2021 |
| URI: |
http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/2206 |
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