Suppose you are the Sarpanch of your village. What suggestions will you give for creating additional employment in the village, so that the problem of unemployment of the residents of rural areas can be reduced?
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Model Answer
As the Sarpanch of my village, I would suggest the following measures to reduce unemployment:
- Irrigation facilities: Request the government or banks to provide loans for constructing wells and canals so farmers can take a second crop (e.g., wheat in rabi season), generating more agricultural employment.
- Better rural roads and storage: Improve roads and set up cold storage facilities so farmers can transport and store produce (potatoes, onions) and sell when prices are favourable.
- Agro-based industries: Set up dal mills, food-processing units, or honey collection centres in semi-rural areas to employ local people beyond farming.
- Cheap agricultural credit: Encourage local banks to provide loans at low interest rates so farmers can buy seeds, fertilisers, and equipment without depending on moneylenders.
- MGNREGA 2005: Utilise this Act to guarantee 100 days of employment per year to every rural worker, focusing on work that increases future land productivity.
Source: How to Create More Employment?, Chapter 2 — Sectors of the Indian Economy
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Explanation
The examiner expects you to suggest practical, specific measures drawn from the chapter — not vague general statements. Five distinct points matching 5 marks is ideal. Key terms to include: irrigation, cold storage, agro-based industries, cheap credit, and MGNREGA 2005. Mentioning MGNREGA by its full name and the "100 days" guarantee is often awarded a separate mark. Avoid writing a personal essay; keep each point crisp and rooted in the textbook examples (Laxmi's case, dal mill, cold storage, etc.).