Smart Villages PURA (providing urban amenities in rural areas) Introduction • A rural area is a geographic area that is located outside cities and towns, while rural areas are also known as 'village' in India. In these villages, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage industries, pottery, etc. • According to the Erstwhile Planning Commission of India, a settlement with a maximum population of 15,000 is considered as “Village”. Much of India’s rural population lives in nucleated villages, which most commonly have a settlement form described as shapeless agglomerate. ‘Village' in India Introduction • Number of rural units or villages in India are approx 6, 38,588. According to 2011 census, rural area has population of 68.84%, whereas urban area has population of 31.16% only. In the Indian context, villages are the heart of the nation. • Hence, for the overall development of the country the focused must be given to the grass root level, and that means the focus areas should be the Indian village. • There is a large scale migration of the people from rural areas to urban areas, which has its own risk parameters on the urban areas, and still there are many villages in India with heavy population. • So the main aim to smarten the villages by offering basic facilities, education, employment generation activities, technology etc. ‘Village' in India Introduction • The population inhibit in the rural area needs the same calibre and status of life as enjoyed by people living in sub urban and urban areas. • The government has already accepted this consequence and has put solemn endeavour through diverse schemes for enhancing livelihood of rural masses. • Such rural progressive growth and development not only amend livelihood in rural area, but also may abridge the migration of flyaway rural population in urban areas. • The current modern era of human development is quit ahead and familiarly known as “Smart age”. Human beings are using smart phones, smart TVs and live in smart homes. Smart Village Introduction • The concept of smartness is popular in respect and honour of human development regardless of rural or urban area, literate or illiterate in all the countries and India is not omission to it. Like many developing countries, India too is a rural dominated country. • The idea of “Smart Village” will also attention to multiple challenges such as unplanned urbanization, under-development of villages, migration for economic pursuance, improved standard of living etc. Introduction What is Smart Villages? INTRODUCTION • As per statistics there are 676 districts in 29 states and 7 Union territories in India with a total number of 6, 38,000 villages. All areas which are not categorized as urban area are considered as rural area. Numbers of villages in India are approximately 6, 38,588. According to 2011 census, rural area has population of 68.84%, whereas urban area has population of 31.16% only. A rural area is a geographic area that is located outside cities and towns are also known as 'village' in India. What is Smart Villages? What is Smart Villages? • In Smart Villages access to sustainable energy services acts as a catalyst for development – enabling the provision of good education and healthcare, access to clean water, sanitation and nutrition, the growth of productive enterprises to boost incomes, and enhanced security, gender equality and democratic engagement. What is Smart Villages? Vision of Smart Village • To accomplish the ‘Smart Village/Ward’ status, the community, individually and collectively, will be empowered to take smart decisions using smart technologies and with the support of smart manpower and by managing to be self-sufficient. Need for Smart Villages • At present, one of the major challenges in India is growing population and rapid urbanization. This urban growth to certain expansion is unavoidable, as the economic pursuits and aspirations of the population do change and expand. This needs to be invert and suitably managed through a balance between rural and urban quality of life. Smart Villages Need for Smart Villages • A “Smart Village” will furnish long-term social, economic, and environmental welfare action for village community which will capable and empower enhanced involvement in local governance processes, encourage entrepreneurship and build more lively communities. • At the same time, a “Smart Village” will ensure good education, better infrastructure, proper sanitation facility, health facilities, waste management, renewable energy, environment protection, clean drinking water, resource use efficiency etc. Need for Smart Villages Need for Smart Villages • The village communities are little republics, having nearly everything that they want within themselves, and almost independent of any foreign relations. In the development process, there will be many changes in the demand and supply of various needs, as rural population will pass through the process of change. At present, one of the major challenges in India is growing population and rapid urbanization. This urban growth to certain extent is unavoidable, as the economic pursuits and aspirations of the population do change and evolve. This needs to be reversed and suitably managed through a balance between rural and urban quality of life. The concept of “Smart Village” will address the multiple challenges faced for sustainable development of rural India. Need for Smart Villages Need for Smart Villages • There is an urgent need for designing and developing “Smart Village”, which are independent in providing the services and employment and yet well connected to the rest of the world. • Based on various programs undertaken taken by Central and state governments along with further technological initiatives, the Smart Village can achieve SMART infrastructure, SMART service delivery, SMART technology and innovation, SMART institutions along with optimal mobilization and utilization of available resources, leading to faster and more inclusive growth. • A ‘Smart Village’ will encompass a sustainable and inclusive development of all sections of the village community, so as they enjoy a high standard of living. Need for Smart Villages Concept • The basic concept of smart village is to collect community efforts and strength of people from various streams and integrate it with information technology to provide benefits to the rural community. • According to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy and thoughts smart village project provides, “Global means to the local needs.” • The concept of smart village is defined as below, Concept Concept Smart Village and its Importance • The idea of smart village in the present day context seems more reasonable as there is a limit of growth of cities which is leading to creation of urban jungles, where the population ratio per km of land is way above the desired norms. • To take baby steps initially would lead to a campaign at National level once the fruits of this effort start bearing fruits, which surely would be visible for all to see sooner than expected. • Just like smart cities, a smart village should be interactive and multi-functional; there should be active participation of people in various activities. • A smart village is one which will automatically link local production with local procurement and local distribution. A smart village will also have power, knowledge, healthcare, technology, entrepreneurship and internet connectivity. Concept • A smart village will not only bring Internet connection to the rural lands, but will also provide support to sustainable agricultural practices. • A network of small scale industries linked to agriculture, and a strong network of rail and road corridors with civic amenities such as education and health for all, including farmers, will transform the face of real India. • The National Sample Survey 61st Round results show that among persons of age 15–29 years, only about 2% are reported to have received formal vocational training and another 8% reported to have received non-formal vocational training indicating that very few young people actually enter the world of work with any kind of formal vocational training. • This proportion of trained youth is one of the lowest in the world. The corresponding figures for industrialized countries are much higher, varying between 60% and 96% of the youth in the age group of 20–24 years. Smart Villages Aims of Smart Village • Homes with access to toilet, safe drinking water and regular power. • A Smart Village knows all information about its citizens, available resources, applicable services and schemes. • Every household has diversified livelihood opportunities and/or micro enterprise. Microenterprise a business operating on a very small scale, esp. one with a sole proprietor and fewer than six employees. Smart Village Aims of Smart Village • Maintain its Identity, culture and Heritage • Plans for development based on People, Assets and • Service Centric information and tracks its progress. • It works towards Revenue generation. • Has functional solid/liquid waste management system. • End all preventable maternal deaths and infant deaths • Which means proving good basic health facilities in Health care centred Smart Villages Aims of Smart Village • 100% institutional deliveries • Interacts with Government, NGO’s, Social Entrepreneurs, Experts for its needs • Functional toilet, potable water electricity available in schools, health centres. • Awareness on new technologies that can be implemented in villages, farms