Abstract:
In the context of India, villages represent the essence of the nation. As per the 2011
census, rural areas constitute 68.84% of the population, while the urban population
comprises only 31.16%. Out of the 6,40,867 villages in India, 1,12,510 are
classified as backward, underscoring the pressing need to transform these
underdeveloped villages into "smart villages." The contemporary nation's rapid
urbanization and modernization have resulted in people migrating in search of
various amenities such as education, employment, and lifestyle preferences. Given
that villages are fundamental to the nation's development, the objective is to
facilitate the transformation of villages into self-sufficient entities that can provide
necessary services, employment opportunities, and connectivity to the wider world,
thereby establishing the concept of a smart village.
In a rural area, the characterization of a small community or a cluster of residences
larger than a colony yet smaller than a town is termed as village, while preserving
the natural environment it represents the essence of smart village when it
integrates contemporary services and technologies. Aligning with Mahatma
Gandhi’s vision of an ideal self-governing village, this smart village concept has
been embraced by the national, state, and local government of India.
Smart Village refers to the providing of efficiently delivered services to residents
and businesses in a comprehensive range. The services provided by the Smart
Village Initiatives includes housing, agriculture, health care, water management,
retail, manufacturing and logistics with commuting, communication, and IT
assuming vital roles in the planning execution and monitoring of these services.
The smart village concept, while prioritizing environmentally conscious planning,
encourages inclusive growth and when carefully applied, it has the potential to yield
remarkable outcomes. Fron an integral part of a Smart village the sustainable
practices, promotes occupant well-being, enhances overall building performance,
and aims to reduce environmental impact.
For Smart village development, the first objective was to study about Smart Village
Initiatives and implementation process. Secondly, to study the scenario with
respect to existing resources i.e., physical, social, and economic infrastructure.
