Role of Civil Engineers in the Rural Development

Its not possible for an individual to do such a work without a team.So my point of view is that,a team of people should be formed which comprises of an engineer,Ngo,architect etc. .This team should have the spirit and passion to do such a noble work without getting anything.

Civil engineer take survey (Geographic & social) and understand the problems of rural areas and then plan as per their requirements.

I do not know whether I myself will be able to do it or not but it is possible that we take a day off and give our knowledge input to the developement works in villages. We certainly will be needing some coordinating body, for which, as suggested by Dilip, an NGO is a good idea.

Safe Drinking water is the first need of the rural public. Many of the Agency areas in AP are affected by the epidemics due to unclean water.

Cleaner homes for better Living Hygienically are the next need.

Good Sanitation conditions.

The part time solutions are not enough for building Rural India. Consolidated efforts on war footing are imminent necessary. Civil Engineer can play major role as service provider to achieve these major goals

Civil Engineers can do a lot of things to develop Rural sector. Rural sector are the source of Indian economy. If, by any means agricultural sector can be developed, it will be a great profit for India, The civil engineers should help in designing an infrastrucure so that water reaches the agricultural farms easily. They can work as NGO and can educate the villagers how they can use agriculture to make money and help them in doing that. They should indentify the rural needs like electricity,infrastructure and education and help in upbringing that....

For urban area developement work is tken up by NHAI,CPWD,PWD and DUDA ,UPRNN,UPSBC  etc ,for rural developement developement work is being done by DRDA,RES and also by PWD,apart from this many other agencies also doing developement are UPRNN,UPSBC,and GANNA SANSTHAN,DDA,JILA PARISAD,PAXFED etc,hence anew graduate  can start his carrier by applying in these organisations ,if he is not interested to attempt the govt, job through UPSC AND STATE PSC.

Hope, all know the Bottom of the pyramid Mantra...

There are huge demand and supply gap in rural India. If Civil engineer wants to help Rural public, suggested way is the best way, they can get maximum benefit and return. Huge requirement of low cost housing and energy.

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In order to contribute effectively, one needs to identify the general needs in rural India first and formulate a strategy to mitigate those needs. Next comes the specific needs and specific solutions. To my mind, the following are the basic needs to focus on:

1. Access and infrastructure - Many rural areas do not have proper road access. This is a prime need to bring about any change. Many places do not have electricity or basic communication facilities. These are essential tools for development.

2. Access to health care - Affordable health care facilities must be brought near the rural population. Also basic sanitation facilities and access to safe drinking water need to be provided, which will wipe out a lot of diseases suffered by the rural population.

3. Access to education - Each village must have a functioning school, which, in addition to our normal curriculum, should also teach vocational topics for the students to become self dependent early. The vocations can vary based on the general livelihood of the local population. E.g. training in weaving for children in a weavers' community, etc. Facilities for adult education is also a must, with major emphasis on reading. writing, basic finances and training on skills that can earn a sustained livelihood.

4. Providing avenues for sustained livelihood and helping with tools, means and techniques for enhancing the efficiency and earning capability. This is fundamental for nurturing other developmental ideas, because if there is food at home, then only folks would send their children to school instead of the field to work.