New Delhi, The Centre will develop pilot models in two blocks of Madhya Pradesh under the Mission Samriddh Gaon, with a focus on poverty reduction, employment generation and overall village development through the convergence of various government schemes, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday.
The pilot models will be developed in Budni block of Sehore district and Khategaon block of Dewas district, with successful models later to be replicated in other areas, Chouhan said while launching the Mission Samriddh Gaon at Krishi Bhawan here. Addressing the programme, Chouhan said the objective is to develop model villages where every family has an employment or livelihood opportunity, basic amenities are available and people do not have to migrate out of compulsion.
“Each family will be linked to various Central and state government schemes based on its needs and eligibility,” he said. “Changing people’s lives is the purpose of my life,” Chouhan said, adding that poverty can be substantially reduced if government schemes are properly implemented and reach the last person. He said departments, administration, panchayati raj institutions and various partner organisations will have to work together as a team to achieve this objective. Welcoming cooperation and suggestions from NGOs, banks and other partner organisations, Chouhan said effective coordination among the government, panchayati raj institutions, civil society organisations and the private sector can give fresh impetus to rural development. The Union minister said promoting integrated farming systems is essential to increase the incomes of farmers with small and marginal land holdings.
