Encourage IIT, IIM graduates to work in small cities. Big cities like America, Japan, Spain

CIt has been a preparation of economic vibrancy and dynamics, which gives hope for people living in people A high -living rural areas. But this attraction has triggered a record tide of population movement, converting such urban metros – mutual signal of good fortune – in places of uncontrolled challenges.

Sa better life, People Substantial cities are flooded urban Infrastructure, facilities, and quality of life for heavy pressure. The same forces that used to make cities successful in the past, now challenge their viability.

There is a need to address this emerging threat, not only to reduce the crowd, but also to inspire a mentality change – a one that promotes reverse migration.

global RUral RDisgrace

For centuries, MCollected,Both domestic and foreign,Has been an important driver of UrbaniSpracticalit is ProvidesEd New opportunities and challenges for migrants, cities and governments. To become more urban with the world, with Above 60 percent Of Its It is predicted to live in cities by 2030, the way we see urban and rural life, there is a growing change in it.

Remote Working, inspired by Kovid-19 Epidemics have opened new opportunities for individuals to live and work from almost anywhere. A large percentage of employees, especially from Jean Z, are looking at rural rehabilitation, Survey Tell that Remote Working has given rise to increasing perception Attractive places to live in rural cities.

Countries around the world, such as Spain, Ireland, Portugal, United States and Japan have also started. Encourage rural stay By offering allowances to prevent rehabilitation grants, tax credit and allowance and promote rural economies. For example, Japan is providing families $ 7,600 per child Tokyo provides transfer grants to employees transferring to the metropolitan region, while Portugal rural cities.

In Ireland, the government is providing transfer allowances, tax breaks and financial assistance to set up a distance work centerETin the countryside. In AmericaThe Vermont state is providing a grant of up to $ 7,500 to attract remote workers in rural cities. Spain is addressing rural deporation through a € 10 billion scheme to bring back rural economies back to its feet, with special loud But Places where more than 50 Per percentage The population has fallen since 1950.

in Policies Being supplemented by Growing up trend Of Remote working, which can provide a joint solution to prevent urban flight and run rural development continuously, provides an example that India can also follow.

Graphic: Manali Ghosh, Theprint


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UrbaniSpractical In India

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is rapidly urgedSIngPRojections hintsET By 2036, 600 million peopleOr 40 percent of the population will reside in cities from 31 percent in 2011. This presents important challenges for the future.

The problem is not the speed of urbanization, but to maintain the failure of urban infrastructure and services. Expansion. This flow can already deteriorate in the event of urban crowd and Add Pressure on social and economic institutions.

Urban migration route in India
Graphic: Manali Ghosh, Theprint

Many areas do not require significantly infrastructure or connectivityLinage To function well, allowing extensive distribution around the nation, especially in lower level towns and villages. For example, a stock trader can work comfortably from the lower level cities or even rural places Work Is more connected with Data and technology compared to Proximity For large metropolitan centers.

Similarly, there is no need to consolidate government offices including ministries at one place. Spreading offices on the basis of relevance and importance will not only reduce urban Crowds but skilled resource allocation will also ensure. Even PArliament session can be held out New Delhi -likeHeyUdh in Karnataka, thus increasing representation All of To reduce the burden on the region of the nation and Delhi.

Even if this perception is optimistic and May seem Very The proposal to revive rural India through ambitious, reverse migration is an important promise. BIt can be possible, However, Many obstacles should be removed. The first is that most educated and middle class persons will not choose to live in rural India. It is handled as a wish in social attitude High education and better Job possibilities.

Families send their children to major institutions Big city So that they can eventually find high-paying businesses And settling thereThis is no longer a privilege of lucky something; It has become a cultural standard. However, this development enhances urban congestion, causing a situation of survival in cities,

RMay be evergreen migrationcome A practical solution only when due to the root causes of reluctance Migrate Areas Are Addressed. A major component of this change will include the development of rural infrastructure. YouPgrading roads, electricity, water supply and connectivity will make rural areas more attractive to skilled professionals.

In addition, promoting local industries such as agricultural-based enterprises, handicrafts and textiles can provide economic incentives to transfer urban residents to rural areas. Small -scale businesses develop and create Market Available, both physical and virtual, will create new opportunities for rural entrepreneurship, economic opportunities will increase for them Willing To invest in rural economy.


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untapped potential

AGriculture becomeS Greatest Sermon Rural economy. It gives employment to MOre compared to 54.6 percent Population, according to 2011 census. DUE Absence of modern infrastructure, market access, and Dissemination of old technologyHowever, Migration in rural areas to participate AGricultural Investment and Startup Low is less,

The contribution of the corporate sector to rejuvenate the agricultural sector of India is low 0.2 percentAccording to Niti Disgrace. this figure Represents tremendous Possibility For Corporate investment in rural India, especially at strategic points such as infrastructure after harvesting ,Storage, transportation, grading, And important cold chain infrastructureOne who remains underdeveloped, according to a practical Report, there Are After later erosion 92,651 crore rupees Every year, due to insufficient availability of a viable cold chain.

There is a Essential need For modernSOnion and intense farmIng Practice in rural India.

An important question to consider this is that IIT and IIM graduate – will not choose young individuals to work in rural areas. While many are aspiring for career in urban centralETS, where development opportunities seem infinite, reduce urban congestion will depend on encouraging the educated elite to invest in rural areas. The way corporate sector needs realSE is required to reconsider the unused ability of rural markets, intellectuals and entrepreneurs to rethink their roles in the development of rural India.

I wait with breath for thET When day in Graduates also choose to work Most away Field IntegratedET Rural places in the economic scenario of this nation. Only by such contribution we can ensure that our cities are relieved And That Rural India Prosper.

India’s future Sure No Happen Defined by overburdan cities but by dynamic, self -sufficient rural communities.

Karti p chidambaram is one Member of Parliament and Member of All India Congress Committee for Shivganga. He is also the Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association. His X handle is @kartipc. Views are personal.

(Edited by Prasanna Bachahav)