research proposal on rural development in india

Indian rural development: a review of technology and society

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research proposal on rural development in india

Ravindra Verma ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-4237-3484 1 ,
Kratika Verma 2 ,
Jahanvi Verma 3 ,
Tanya Singh 4 &
Prakash S. Bisen 5

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India has a large population of people who live in rural areas. Regional differences prevent every part of the country from being well developed. Among other factors, there are differences in cultural practices, living standards, and ownership of agricultural lands. Closing the gap requires the adoption of technology and a good education. This study observed that society, technology, and development are interrelated in rural India. Through technology-driven poverty reduction, underprivileged people can obtain education, health care, financial services, and employment opportunities. It is possible to improve agriculture and farmers’ economies through technological innovation combined with traditional knowledge.

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