India can't become USD 5 trillion economy if villages are ignored: Union minister

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 19 2019 | 3:25 PM IST

The dream of India becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy cannot be achieved if the villages in the country are ignored, Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said here on Thursday.

Speaking at National Awards Distribution function to honour outstanding work in the rural development schemes across the country, Tomar said every village needs to have all the basic facilities equipped with modern technology, just like the cities.

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First Published: Dec 19 2019 | 3:25 PM IST

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