Unveiling the Nexus between Rural Development Strategies and Unemployment:
A Conceptual Exploration
Mr. Purushotham H C
Assistant professor, SOC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Email: purushothamhc@jainuniversity.ac.in, ORCID: 0000-0002-2035-2965
Mr. Arun
Assistant professor, SOC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Email: arunavarse@gmail.com.
Mr. VARANASI RAHUL
Assistant professor, SOC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Email: rahul.varanasi123@gmail.com , ORCID: 0000-0003-2407-7654
Mr. DEEPAK D
Assistant professor, SOC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Email: deepak.d@jainuniversity.ac.in , ORCID: 0009-0004-8493-1474
Abstract:
In order to clarify the relationship and implications between rural development plans and unemployment, this thorough review study explores their complex dynamics. The report provides a comprehensive understanding of how multiple rural development projects overlap and impact unemployment patterns by drawing on a synthesis of current research and empirical evidence. This link is conceptualized through the use of theoretical frameworks, which offer a solid basis for investigation. In order to put the evolution of rural development strategies and their effects on trends in unemployment into context, historical views are also examined. The research synthesizes empirical evidence to identify critical aspects, such as agriculturally oriented interventions, infrastructure development, entrepreneurial programs, and human capital efforts, that influence how effective rural development methods are in addressing difficulties related to unemployment. The review also emphasizes how crucial it is to take local dynamics and contextual elements into account when developing and putting into practice plans for rural development. Policy implications from the integration of empirical data and literature are examined, providing policymakers with guidance on how to create solutions that effectively address rural unemployment. In order to further our understanding of this intricate relationship and support evidence-based policy decisions, the study concludes by outlining potential directions for future research and highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary methods and empirical investigations.
Keywords: Rural development,Unemployment,Development strategies,Policy implications,Empirical evidence
