Question Q7GS2GS1
The Aspirational Blocks Programme, built upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, can help in achieving the twin objectives of enabling balanced growth and stressed migration. Comment.
Main Body
The Aspirational Block Programme was started in 2023, to develop relatively marginalised and poor blocks in India.
500 blocks from 2-8 district are selected from 8-7 states + 4 UTA.
Enabling Balanced Growth
Base/Foundation/mechanism systemADPMaintaining of blocksInclusive development + Case community collective infrastructure effort.
NIH ayas given every block according to the development strategy like LCHD Rahul (Telangana) + ThkiT (Karnataka) (UP) + SM Bank Block
programme strategy includes40 key RSB cities and Identified + Shift from rule to Rate/Convenience of Subsidies
Addressing Stressed Migration
knowledge managementDocumentary learning eventsMonitoringContinuous performance analysis, Checking Stressed migration
It x a 2020 world bank Report estimates 40% of India's migration is 'distress driven'.
Providing efficient community level participation at gram level.
Increasing financial Inclusivity of women through inter-block coordination.
Components also include providing urban utilities in suburb and undertaking blocks.
Convergence of SKIL development with vocational training and placement at block level.
Therefore, ABP is an optimistic & last mile connectivity programme with inclusive development of people at different state.
189 words7 paragraphs
- Addresses both objectives of the programme
- Mentions specific state examples
- Discusses dual approach to growth and migration
Topper
Saloni Vats
AIR 2732025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Development Programmes and Regional Balance
Aspirational Blocks Programme - Objectives and Effectiveness
Writing Stats
189
Total words
7
Paragraphs