How the Involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations is important in Rural Development?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/rrjss.2023.v03.n02.005Keywords:
Rural development, non-governmental organizations, NGOs, community-centricAbstract
As a country with a large rural population, India's government is always launching programmes to improve life in rural areas. The adaptable, community-centric, needs-driven, beneficiary-focused, and devoted service strategy is what has allowed non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to rise to prominence as influential players. Using case studies of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working on health, hygiene, and sanitation projects both at home and abroad, this study investigates the critical role NGOs play in rural development in India. Participation by women, evaluation of performance, training and education, business ownership, and travel are all areas that receive special attention in the research. It explores the complexities of non-governmental organisation (NGO) relations with public officials, implementation procedures, and relevant issues.
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