Backward District Initiative - Rastriya Sam Vikas Yojana The Scheme and Guidelines for Preparation of District Plans

Abstract

The Backward Districts Initiative under the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana has been initiated with the main objective of putting in place programmes and policies with the joint efforts of the Centre and the States which would remove barriers to growth, accelerate the development process and improve the quality of life of the people. The scheme aims at focused development programmes for backward areas which help reduce imbalances and speed up development.