Inclusive Growth Meaning – Sharing of benefits and reaching the benefits of growth to all sections of society. Objectives – 1. Rapid Growth – Reduces poverty & Creates Employment 2. Essential Services – Health & Education for the Poor 3. Equality of Opportunity – Employment Creation, Consumption & Production

4. Empowerment – Education & Skill Development 5. Employment Opportunities – NREG Importance/Need of Inclusive Growth 1.Rapid Fall in Poverty- 8 th to 10 th Plan BPL 36% to 28% Medium and Small Scale Industry & Service Sector- Micro Enterprises, Weavers, Artisans, Craftsman etc. 2. Improved Agricultural Performance –

6 th to 8 th Plan Agricultural Growth- 3.6% -2% 11 th Plan Strategy – 4% per annum Water Management, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Food Security Mission(NFSM) 3. Employment Opportunities – Labour-Intensive Industries &Small and Medium Enterprises – Bharat Nirman,National Horticulture Misson- Farm & Non-Farm Employment 4. Essential Services- Health,Education,Clean Drinking Water,Electricity,Sanitation

Facilities etc.- Through National Rural Mission 5. Empowerment of Disadvantaged and Marginalized Groups –SCs, STs, OBCs, Minorities and Women. 6. Environmentally Sustainable Development – To Protect the Natural Resources – Quality Life. 7. Equal Distribution of Wealth – Rural Business Hubs to link rural products –Development Projects for Backward Areas. 8. Growth of Market – Large Potential Market for Products and Services