Socio-economic impact of Integrated Rural Development Programme on weaker sections in Punjab
Singh, K.J.
Guru Nanak Journal of Sociology 9(1): 73-80
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-0242 Document Number: 258807
The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) is showing its impact on the poor in the Punjab, India. Those who could take advantage of the facilities (especially credit) were in a better position to improve their socioeconomic life than those who did not avail of such facilities. Comparatively better off sections of the community derived more benefit than the weaker sections from IRDP. Efforts should also be made to create better employment avenues for the landless and small farmers. Future planning of IRDP should take these points into consideration while formulating various facets of the scheme.