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Politics
Himachal Governor urges that India's development journey start from villages
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:15 AM
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The Governor of Himachal Pradesh emphasized that building a developed India must begin at the village level, highlighting the importance of rural empowerment for national progress.
Shimla, November 12 — The Governor of Himachal Pradesh stressed that the path to a "Viksit Bharat" must originate in India's villages. In a recent address, he highlighted that rural areas are the backbone of the nation and that sustainable development cannot be achieved without empowering them.
He pointed out that villages house a large share of the country's population and resources, and that targeted investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and education at the grassroots level are essential. The Governor urged both central and state governments to prioritize schemes that directly benefit rural communities.
The remarks come amid ongoing debates on how to accelerate India's overall development while reducing regional disparities. By focusing on villages, the Governor believes the country can achieve inclusive growth and a stronger socio‑economic foundation.
Stakeholders, including policymakers and development agencies, have welcomed the call, noting that it aligns with existing initiatives aimed at rural upliftment. The Governor concluded by urging collective effort to translate this vision into actionable policies.
He pointed out that villages house a large share of the country's population and resources, and that targeted investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and education at the grassroots level are essential. The Governor urged both central and state governments to prioritize schemes that directly benefit rural communities.
The remarks come amid ongoing debates on how to accelerate India's overall development while reducing regional disparities. By focusing on villages, the Governor believes the country can achieve inclusive growth and a stronger socio‑economic foundation.
Stakeholders, including policymakers and development agencies, have welcomed the call, noting that it aligns with existing initiatives aimed at rural upliftment. The Governor concluded by urging collective effort to translate this vision into actionable policies.