Strengthening Rural – Urban linkages for Inclusive Development: A study in India

By : P. Vasantha Gouri

Page No: 107-124

Abstract
Migration of people from villages to cities is a common phenomenon. Over a period of time, this migration led to rapid growth of urban population. In India, urban population with its urban way of living led to increased consumption of processed foods. Since the food production is from rural areas, there is a clear dependence of urban people over the rural products. Rapid urbanisation demands more diversified food production. Rural-Urban Linkages (R&U) in this context can benefit the people living in both the countryside and town areas as they play a crucial role in income and employment generation in the country. However, till date there is no comprehensive policy to strengthen R&U linkages in the country. This study focusses on increasing scope for Rural-Urban Linkages and thereby contribute to inclusive growth of India.

Author
Dr P. Vasantha Gouri, Assistant Professor, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL.2025.57.01.7