The BJP on Thursday demanded that 70 percent of the funds of Rural Development Ministry should be spent in the villages where two thirds of the population lives. <br/> <br/>Initiating a discussion on the demands for grants of the Rural Development Ministry, Gopinath Munde of BJP underlined the need for development of infrastructure in the villages saying that this was necessary for stopping migration to urban areas. Mr. Munde said that many of the villages are still not connected by roads and wanted the government to spell out time frame for the infrastructure development of the villages. <br/> <br/>Taking part in the discussion, Sanjay Sinh of Congress said that the Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme has changed the face of the villages and has benefited the people in rural areas in a big way. He however said that the scheme needs to be implemented in a more effective and transparent manner. The discussion is continuing.<br/><br/>
News On AIR | April 22, 2010 1:48 PM
BJP demands 70 % Rural Development funds expenditure in villages