• NITI Aayog held a National Seminar on 'Sustainable Rural Livelihoods'.

• The seminar highlighted key issues like market linkages, resilient agriculture, and rural entrepreneurship..

• Discussions stressed India's growth potential through SMART Villages and inclusive rural economies, focusing on financial inclusion, job creation, and decentralized community-led initiatives,also highlighted the importance of Gram Panchayats, women-led institutions, and civil society in driving rural progress.

• Experts emphasized  on climate vulnerabilities and the need for a comprehensive groundwater law.

The seminar advocated for empowering rural communities, connecting producers to larger markets, and expanding employment in emerging sectors such as construction and green economies

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