RURBAN | Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

Government of India

- Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
- Ministry of Rural Development
- Government of India

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As per Census of India statistics, the rural population in India, stands at 833 million, constituting almost 68% of the total population.

Large parts of rural areas in the country are not stand-alone settlements but part of a cluster of settlements, which are relatively proximate to each other. These clusters typically illustrate potential for growth, have economic drivers and derive locational and competitive advantages. Hence, making a case for concerted policy directives for such clusters. These clusters once developed can then be classified as Rurban. Hence taking cognizance of this, the Government of India, has proposed the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM), aimed at developing such rural areas by provisioning of economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities.