The smart village scheme highlights the need for proper sanitation, easy access to clean water,  healthcare centers, schools, and proper electrification. It is a comprehensive approach that takes into account all-around development from the economic to the social well-being of the rural population. This will ensure that they have access to the basic needs required to sustain their lives. 

How To Bring About Positive Changes In Rural Communities? 

• Lighting Every House: Everyone has the right to the basic necessities of life. Electricity is one such resource that is no longer a luxury refute, but a necessity. It is sad but true that there are many villages that are still devoid of electricity.  The Surya Roshni initiative harnesses solar energy to mitigate the demand for electricity in rural areas. Since it is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution it will work for everyone’s benefit. 
• Women Empowerment: Encouraging women to learn crafts for becoming self-independent will open new opportunities for the rural people. They can learn different crafts like pottery-making, weaving, handicrafts, etc. The local NGOs can step forward to export these artifacts to different states in exchange for a good remuneration. 
• Increasing Accessibility: Roads provide mobility, connectivity and also give a much-needed boost to agricultural activities. Apart from acting as a connecting link, properly built roads help make water available easily through improved irrigation facilities. The integrated village development project is thus about the process of improving the quality of life of people living in the villages.
• Skill-training And Education: It is imperative that the local authorities along with government aid,  plan on effective strategies to educate the children and youth. Primary, secondary schools along with skill training institutes and development centers should be set up. Also facilitating loans to farmers will be a great boon to most citizens. Increasing the literacy rate is the prerequisite for developing and preserving society. Access to education will not only help fence economic barriers but will also positively impact social well-being in a community. 

Conclusion:

The integrated village development project aims at improving livelihood in the rural community. It is an initiative by Victas Foundation, a non-profit organization that works for the benefit of people who are deprived of the basic amenities of life. The aim is also to enhance socio-economic development by alleviating poverty.  So, join hands in engaging in humanitarian work for the needy. With the help of a smart village scheme, spread awareness about how to lead a better life curbing the challenges.