Why in News?
The Ministry of Rural Development launched Mission Samriddh Gaon to help create poverty-free, employment-rich and more self-reliant villages.
What does the mission aim to do?
- The mission follows an integrated village-development approach — meaning basic amenities, livelihoods and local economic development are to be addressed together rather than through isolated interventions.
- Its focus is to improve employment opportunities while ensuring essential village services.
- The broader objective is to build prosperous and sustainable rural communities.
Exam Connect
- Mission Samriddh Gaon → Ministry of Rural Development