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Urban Vs Rural Socio-economic Divide in Uttar Pradesh

Author(s) Ms. Pooja Shah, Pawan Kumar Maurya
Country India
Abstract The socio-economic divide between urban and rural regions in Uttar Pradesh remains a significant challenge to inclusive development. Cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Kanpur thrive due to industrialization, infrastructure, and diverse employment opportunities. Meanwhile, rural areas, dependent on agriculture, struggle with poverty, inadequate education, and poor healthcare. Historical factors, urban-focused policies, and governance shortcomings have deepened these disparities, sustaining cycles of underdevelopment. This paper explores Uttar Pradesh’s urban-rural divide across income, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment. A combination of qualitative and quantitative analyses highlights stark inequalities, with rural areas disproportionately disadvantaged. While government programs such as rural electrification and road development have shown some progress, implementation gaps hinder their full potential. Addressing these disparities requires equitable resource allocation, agricultural modernization, improved healthcare, and digital access. Strengthening rural education, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering cultural shifts are also crucial for balanced growth. This study underscores the necessity of targeted policy interventions to ensure sustainable development and bridge the urban-rural gap. The paper concludes with practical recommendations to promote socio-economic equity across Uttar Pradesh
Keywords Urban-Rural Divide, Socio-Economic Disparities, Uttar Pradesh Development, Rural Infrastructure Challenges, Income Inequality, Inclusive Growth Policies
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39112
Short DOI https://doi.org/g89wbc
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