Policy-makers to discuss rural development
The event-- India Rural Colloquium (IRC) 2025-- is being organised by the Transform Rural India (TRI) in LU's department of social work.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak will deliver the inaugural address where he will present the state's vision for village-led economic transformation.
Titled 'Viksit UP: Can UP's Villages Become Engines of State's Economic Transformation', the address will outline the role of integrated action in healthcare, education, agriculture, and sustainability in shaping a self-reliant, developed Uttar Pradesh.
Other sessions will explore unlocking rural enterprise, 10x growth for youth and women, and the transformative role of women-led FPOs.
There will be special focus on Uttar Pradesh CM Yuva Yojana that provides a platform for loans, training and entrepreneurship to the youth, especially women.
"The objective of the event is that the villages of India should now be seen as centers of innovation, production and leadership. Through this dialogue platform, the participation of rural India in policy making will be ensured," said a govt spokesperson.
This colloquium will not only be a platform for dialogue but also give concrete suggestions towards the development of policy, participation and scalable models, which will help in making India self-reliant and inclusive.
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