The recent proposal of budget allocation for rural development has been a laudable undertaking. Through this proposal there will be much advancement in the rural sectors. Moreover, both infrastructural and economic development can be achieved through the cumulative efforts of the government and the people. On top of this, the development of small cottage industries and improvement of education has set the perfect goals to realize the goal of turning each village into a town mentioned in the concept ‘My Village My Town’.
Reports say that the government will take on effective steps to bring massive transformation in the rural areas through technological revolution in agriculture, expansion of electricity, education and other fundamental developments. Moreover, on an infrastructural level the improvement of public healthcare, civic amenities, transportation, and sanitation is also on the agenda. Finally, removal of poverty permanently within 2020 is the tip of the iceberg which the government has undertaken to fulfill through the proposed budget.
On the other hand, the huge increment in the proposed budget allocation for rural development when compared to the previous fiscal year is also noteworthy. It shows the electoral pledges of the government to transform villages into cities for advancement of agriculture is taking shape into reality. To top it off, the steps already taken to construct roads, footpaths, communal gathering venues, waste management system are sure to bring about a positive outcome in future.
The authorities concerned with this massive undertaking should work towards fulfilling the needs of the people. As it is the only way through which progress can be achieved. The urbanization of rural areas with implementation of advanced agricultural technology is a necessity for the development of the nation. It must be kept in mind that through bringing all walks of life under the curtain of development can the ever-important SDGs can be fulfilled.
