Smart Villages, Not Smart Cities Rural Innovation for Vikasit Bharat 2047
Narasimhulu Tirivilli
Lecturers in Economics Govt. Degree College, Putter Tirupati Dist., Andhra Pradesh
Dr Varalakshmi Pandloori
Lecturers in Economics Govt. Degree College, Putter Tirupati Dist., Andhra Pradesh
Babu Rao V
Lecturers in Economics Govt. Degree College, Putter Tirupati Dist., Andhra Pradesh
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http://doi.org/10.37648/ijps.v21i02.042
Abstract
India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 calls for inclusive, sustainable, and technology-driven development, positioning Smart Villages as a critical pathway for national transformation. With nearly two-thirds of the population residing in rural areas, accelerating rural development is essential for achieving equitable growth. The Smart Village model shifts the focus from urban-centric strategies toward a people-centred, environmentally sustainable, and digitally empowered rural ecosystem. This article examines the demographic importance of rural India and argues for prioritising Smart Villages over Smart Cities to ensure balanced regional development and reduce distress migration.
Keywords:
Smart Villages; Vikasit Bharat 2047; Digital Governance; Climate; Resilient Agriculture; Rural Digital Economy; Sustainable Development; Telemedicine; Circular Economy; Rural Transformation; Digital Public Infrastructure
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