Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

Current context: Telangana Ranks 4th in India (Score: 91.87) as of January 25, 2025, with 17 clusters and ₹1885.11 crore investment.

• Mission Aim: Develop 300 Rurban clusters nationwide, bridging the rural-urban divide while preserving rural community life.
• Funding:70% from scheme convergence, 30% as Critical Gap Funding (₹30 crores for non-tribal, ₹15 crores for tribal clusters).

Key Features

• Clusters: Geographically linked villages with populations of 25,000–50,000 (plain) or 5,000–15,000 (tribal).
• Development Areas: Agriculture, tourism, health, education, sanitation, digital services, and more.
• Vision: Provide urban-like facilities, reduce poverty, attract investment, and boost local economies.