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Strengthening local self-governance through CRP-EP under SVEP: A study of scheme with decentralized approach in Tappal Block, reflecting Sardar Patel’s vision
Authors
Akash Shah, Dr. Sahil Shrivastav
Abstract
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a first Deputy Prime Minister of India and
Home Minister, played a pivotal role in the political unification. Along with
this, he always emphasized on decentralization of administrative power for the
rural development. Several policies and schemes have been launched in
independent India to carry forward his vision of empowered local self-governance
and rural development. In line with his vision, one more scheme was launched by
Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India i.e Start-up Village
Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP), which aims to promote entrepreneurship in
rural India at Block level through decentralized approach. This program is led
by the local self-governing body (LSGB) of the scheme i.e Block Resource
Committee (BRC), but to implement the scheme, this LSGB has Community Resource
Persons-Enterprise Promotion (CRPs-EP) as their executive arm. They serve as
grassroots facilitators in mobilizing and supporting beneficiaries. This
research paper examines the role of CRP-EPs in supporting LSGB of the scheme in
the Tappal Block of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting their contribution to effective
SVEP implementation. Through field-based qualitative and quantitative data, the
study analyzes how CRP-EPs strengthen institutional linkages, facilitate
enterprise development, and ensure convergence between the community and local
governance mechanisms. This paper concludes with policy recommendations to
enhance the sustainability and scalability of SVEP by reinforcing the
CRP-EP–LSGB interface, to fulfil the Sardar Patel’s vision.
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Pages:8-12
How to cite this article:
Akash Shah, Dr. Sahil Shrivastav "Strengthening local self-governance through CRP-EP under SVEP: A study of scheme with decentralized approach in Tappal Block, reflecting Sardar Patel’s vision". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 8-12
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