PRIMARY DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS

Abstract

Sustainable development in rural areas is a significant interest of all nations. So, it is important to identify the factors that enhance sustainable development in rural areas. This article examines the key factors that result in developing rural areas with sustainable improvement. Besides, the article explained that proper identification of challenges and possible solutions will multiply the benefits of the implementation of sustainable development in rural areas. The article identified challenges in achieving sustainable development in rural areas, such as limited access to essential services and infrastructure, financial resources, and skilled labour. This can be overcome by following the apt factors for the sustainable development of rural areas. The challenges can be overcome by giving more concern to agricultural productivity and diversification, access to markets, environmental sustainability, access to education and healthcare, local governance and community participation, and financial inclusion and access to credit. Even though the governments and other bodies are aware of these facts, they didn’t implement them properly. Hence, it will discuss the various factors that will lead rural areas to sustainable development.