Describe any three steps which have been taken by the Government for the Rural Development in India.

Steps: The Government of India has taken many steps for the rural development. The three steps are listed below :

1. Community Development Projects: The Government of India has introduced various Community Development Programmes (C.D.P). Under this scheme, the rural areas were divided into Development Blocks. A Block Development Officer was made incharge of and responsible for developmental works.

2. Panchayati Raj: Panchayati Raj was introduced in 1959 for local administrative purposes and for comprehensive development of rural areas. Gram Panchayats were formed in each and every village, with Panchayat Samitis at the Block Level and Zila Parishads at the District Level. These are elected representative bodies of the people. They make plans for the development of the area and work them out.

3. Rural Water Supply Programme: Under this programme it has been decided to provide potable water facilities in all the villages. In many villages people don't get clean and wholesome water to drink. Pumping stations have been set up with state funds to provide drinking water.