(a) the measures taken for a balanced approach for growth with equitable distribution
of resources to promote equal employment generation and investment to develop
poorer States;
(b) whether millions of poor are struggling for access to basic services in rural areas;
and
(c) if so, the action taken to promote growth, investment and employment generation
in such rural areas?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SURYAKANTA PATIL)
(a) to (c): The Ministry of Rural Development implements a number of programmes
for poverty alleviation, employment generation, infrastructure development, areas
development and provision of basic amenities in the rural areas. The Ministry also
implements the Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) in addition to
Swajal Dhara and Total Sanitation Campaign for provision drinking water and Sanitation
facilities in the rural areas. Allocation of funds to the States is made based on the poverty
ratio and economic backwardness to ensure equitable growth.