Module 12: Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) & Clusters (Table 5.7.3)

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Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM):

Launched by the Central Government to provide designated clusters of rural villages with urban-grade economic, social, and physical infrastructure, creating dynamic 'Rurban Clusters'. The goal is to stimulate local economic activity, build core municipal services, and reduce distress rural migration.

Cluster Demographics & Eligibility Criteria:

Plains / Coastal Areas: A geographically contiguous cluster of villages with a population of 25,000 to 50,000.
Desert, Hilly, or Tribal Areas: A cluster with a population of 5,000 to 15,000.
21 Desirable Components: Includes 24/7 piped water supply, inter-village road connectivity, street lights, solid/liquid waste management, citizen service centers, digital literacy, and agro-processing facilities.
Funding Mechanism: Convergence of ongoing central/state schemes supplemented by Critical Gap Funding (CGF).

Table 5.7.3: Approved Rurban Clusters in Bihar (11 Clusters across 9 Districts):

District	Approved Cluster & Phase
Patna	Bairiya (Phase-1), Saksohra (Phase-3)
Gaya	Nauranga (Phase-1), Tankuppa (Phase-3)
Saharsa	Sonbarsa (Phase-1)
Rohtas	Kuchilla (Phase-1)
Samastipur	Kariyan (Phase-2)
Purnea	Khokha (Phase-2)
West Champaran	Barbat Pasrain (Phase-2)
Kaimur	Tori (Phase-3)
Lakhisarai	Pipariya (Phase-1)

⭐ Key Points

Plains / Coastal Areas: A geographically contiguous cluster of villages with a population of 25,000 to 50,000.
Desert, Hilly, or Tribal Areas: A cluster with a population of 5,000 to 15,000.
21 Desirable Components: Includes 24/7 piped water supply, inter-village road connectivity, street lights, solid/liquid waste management, citizen service centers, digital literacy, and agro-processing facilities.
Funding Mechanism: Convergence of ongoing central/state schemes supplemented by Critical Gap Funding (CGF).

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Plains / Coastal Areas: A geographically contiguous cluster of villages with a population of 25,000 to 50,000.
Desert, Hilly, or Tribal Areas: A cluster with a population of 5,000 to 15,000.
21 Desirable Components: Includes 24/7 piped water supply, inter-village road connectivity, street lights, solid/liquid waste management, citizen service centers, digital literacy, and agro-processing facilities.
Funding Mechanism: Convergence of ongoing central/state schemes supplemented by Critical Gap Funding (CGF).

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How many total Rurban Clusters across 9 districts were approved in Bihar under SPMRM?

According to Table 5.7.3, 11 clusters spread over 9 districts were approved in three phases.

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Plains / Coastal Areas: A geographically contiguous cluster of villages with a population of ______.

25,000 to 50,000

Desert, Hilly, or Tribal Areas: A cluster with a population of ______.

5,000 to 15,000

21 Desirable Components: Includes 24/7 piped water supply, inter-village road connectivity, street lights, solid/liquid waste management, citizen service centers, digital literacy, and agro-processing facilities.

Includes 24/7 piped water supply, inter-village road connectivity, street lights, solid/liquid waste management, citizen service centers, digital literacy, and agro-processing facilities.

Funding Mechanism: Convergence of ongoing central/state schemes supplemented by ______.

Critical Gap Funding (CGF)