Taking further the success of Aspirational Districts Programme, Aspirational Blocks can help achieve the twin objectives of balanced growth and checking stress migration. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Aspirational Block Programme recently announced in Budget 2023-24 for 500 blocks for their overall development, on line of Aspirational District Programme (ADP)
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Successes of ADP: (1) Improvement in Delta Rankings. (2) Localisation of Sustainable development goals. (3) Improved socio-economic Indicators in listed districts. (4) convergence with Swachh Bharat Mission and other schemes. (5) Infrastructure creation for basic amenities. In light of these, ABP can help
achieve min objective of - (1) Balanced growth: (i) Inclusive growth (Vanchito ko Variyata). (ii) Tribal development and lower caste upliftment. (iii) Improved food security, poverty reduction, climate smart solutions gendered development. (2) Checking stress migration: (i) providing urban amenities in blocks. (ii) better employment opportunities and skill development. (iii) 'One Block, One Product' scheme- localization & marketing.
Conclusion
Announcing ABP is a commendable step. With every year we need to expand its coverage to include all blocks.
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- Current affairs linkage with budget
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Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Migration
Aspirational Blocks Programme and balanced growth
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