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Sustainable Development Goals and Rural Sustainability: A Review of Literature on Rural Development Perspectives

Author(s) Ms. Deeksha Rana, Dr. Seema Choudhary
Country India
Abstract Since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the idea of sustainable development has attracted a lot of interest from around the world. Because rural areas are closely related to agriculture, natural resource management, livelihoods, poverty reduction, and environmental conservation, rural development is essential to accomplishing these goals. This essay examines the body of research on the significance of the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and rural development. The study emphasizes how sustainable rural change is facilitated by the integration of social justice, economic growth, and environmental preservation. It looks at a number of aspects of rural sustainability, such as reducing poverty, ensuring food security, creating jobs, fostering community involvement, adapting to climate change, and using resources sustainably. The assessment also highlights significant obstacles to SDG implementation in rural areas, including poor infrastructure, ignorance, a lack of institutional support, and environmental deterioration. The study also highlights the significance of community-based strategies, local governance, and policy interventions in fostering sustainable rural development. The assessment comes to the conclusion that attaining the SDGs necessitates a development plan that is inclusive, balanced, and supports rural economies while guaranteeing social well-being and environmental sustainability. For scholars, decision-makers, and development professionals involved in sustainable rural development, the study offers insightful information.
Keywords Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Rural Development, Sustainability, Environmental Conservation, Rural Livelihoods, Sustainable Rural Development, Climate Resilience, Poverty Alleviation.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79802

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