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February 7, 2025 at 08:56 AM
_*Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme*_
* A multi-sectoral program designed to revitalize rural economies by addressing agricultural underemployment.
* Implemented in collaboration with states, emphasizing skill development, technological integration, and rural investments.
* Focus groups include women, young farmers, rural youth, small-scale and marginal farmers, and landless households.
* Aims to foster entrepreneurship, generate employment, and promote financial independence, particularly for rural women.
* Encourages modern agricultural practices to boost productivity and enhance storage facilities for small farmers.
* Seeks to diversify income sources for landless families, reducing the need for rural-to-urban migration.
* The first phase will cover 100 agricultural districts, incorporating best practices from both domestic and international models, with support from multilateral financial institutions.
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