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RURAL NON-FARM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | RUDA | RAS EXAM
Published on October 3, 2021 by Just Prep Raj |
Last Updated on March 15, 2023 by Just Prep Raj
INTRODUCTION
The Rural Non-Farm Development Agency (RUDA) was established in November 1995 by the Government of Rajasthan. It is a unique agency in the state to encourage rural micro-enterprises.It aims to create an alternative source of employment and generate incremental incomes.FORMATION
RUDA is an independent and flexible organization that is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1958. It is a 14-year-old innovative, creative and professional agency.STRUCTURE
A Governing Board to manage the functioning of RUDA is appointed by the State Government. The official members of the board include heads of various State corporations, financial institutions, etc.FUNCTIONS
- RUDA looks into Non-Farm sectors in rural areas of the state.
- It is the only agency of its kind to follow a sub-sectoral, integrated, and cluster based approach. It identifies micro sectors and develops specific strategies to promote that sector and make interventions according to the needs of the producers.
- Examples of the sub-sectors are Leather, Wool & Textile, Minor-Minerals (Ceramics, Stones, and Pottery).
- Recently, three sub-sectors, Handicraft, Khadi, & Village Industries, were added to the 10th Fiver Year Plan list.
- It implements various interventions that include skill augmentation, technological development and dissemination, design and product development, credit, and market facilitation/support through organizing fairs and training camps.
- These activities help provide sustainable employment to many artisans, weavers, potters, and stone sculptors.
- The distinctive feature of the organization is that it provides sustainable income sources to people living in drought-prone areas of the state.
- It works on the capacity building of the participating artisans working in different core sectors.