Question

Why does a rural settlement lack in infrastructure and facilities after so many initiatives by the government of India? What is the reason behind it? GRADE 7
NCERT CHAPTER 9 GEOGRAPHY

Answer 1

Rural areas account for a maximum part of the geographical area of India. One must be kept in mind that the rural sector has a high potential for country's development in terms of availability of natural resources and labor. ... Corruption is one main reason behind the lack of rural infrastructure

Answer 2

Answer:

Rural areas account for a maximum part of the geographical area of India.

One must be kept in mind that the rural sector has a high potential for country’s development in terms of availability of natural resources and labor.

The government has been planning new development schemes to build rural infrastructure like road, housing, power, education, water and sanitation and health but still, a lot needs to be done.

Corruption is one main reason behind the lack of rural infrastructure.