The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched the National Rurban Mission from Kurubhat, in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister described the Rurban Mission as one which would enable cluster based development – with a “rural soul and urban amenities.” He said this scheme would complement the Smart Cities initiative by creating Smart Villages. The Prime Minister described Rurban clusters as centres of economic activity, which would spur growth, and improve the quality of life in nearby villages.
The Prime Minister said the country is taking a new direction of development. He said one example of this was that the important Rurban mission was being launched not from New Delhi, but from Kurubhat, in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. He said that Government was now being brought to the doorstep of the villages and the tribal communities.
The Prime Minister congratulated villages and communities of nearby areas for achieving Open Defecation Free status.
Earlier, the Prime Minister visited an exhibition at the venue, which showcased the implementation of development schemes, and handicrafts.
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— CMO Chhattisgarh (@ChhattisgarhCMO) February 21, 2016
Elderly lady of 104 years...she does not watch TV or read papers. But message of building toilets reached her & she went on to do that: PM
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#AmbagarhChowki & #Chhuria Blocks became #OpenDefecationFree with public awareness.This is inspiration for all: PM#PMVisitsCG @PMOIndia
— CMO Chhattisgarh (@ChhattisgarhCMO) February 21, 2016
Yes, it is true that people are moving to the cities in search of a better life. And we need to plan the growth of our cites accordingly: PM
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Through Rurban we have combined the best of villages & cities. The spirit of a village & facilities associated with cities: PM @narendramodi
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India's economic progress can't only depend on a few cities. Ours is a big nation. This initiative makes villages centres of growth: PM
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There should be proper facilities, healthcare and education in our villages: PM @narendramodi in Chhattisgarh https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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Our crop insurance scheme seeks to solve a lot of problems being faced by the farmers: PM @narendramodi
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