*Author Correspondence Dr. P.K. Malik Assistant Professor in, Geography, Government College Sidhrawali, District Gurgaon-Haryana
Online published on 20 April, 2017.
Though green revolution and implementation of various integrated rural area development programme are mainly indicating towards rural development & improvement in socio-economic condition of the rural areas. As Integrated Rural Development Programmes generally refers to the process of improving the quality oflife(QOL) and the economic well being of people living in rural areas but it is also bitter fact that poverty is growing at a faster pace in rural areas. In India 68.84 percent population (2011 census) belongs to rural areas, which are typically lack basic health and hygienic condition/services. So, the Analysis of the quality of life of rural population specifically socially & economically down trodden section of the society lying Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to understand the pathetic picture of life in rural areas is an utmost need of the hour. Social Problems, disparities, wellbeing and quality of life are the new domains of geographic study in this post modern era. The quality of life studies are also becoming more relevant for inclusive development of society and country. The present study is based on primary survey of304 BPL households of 4 different villages (Sidhrawali, Rathiwas from Gurgaon District and Garhi Alawalpur and Kapdiwas of Rewari District) of Haryana. This paper is an attempt to determine the quality of life statistically in BPL families of rural areas. The study area was selected by keeping in mind proximity, size and feasibility to carry out survey in best possible way. For determining the Quality of life in BPL families of rural Haryana Composite Index and Standard Deviation Technique has been used. To calculate the composite index primarily 16 variables were chosen to determine Quality of life. The paper also attempts to briefly compare the condition of BPL families with India Vision 2020 and suggest some measures of inclusive development and planning to improve quality of life in BPL families of rural areas.
