New Delhi, May 11 -- Reliance Foundation and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) presented insights from a study based on development work carried out over the last 10 years in nearly 3,000 villages across four states of India.

The study focused on how stronger local institutions and community participation can help villages move towards becoming "Atmanirbhar Gaon" or self-reliant villages.

The findings were shared during a roundtable discussion titled "Towards an Atmanirbhar Gaon: What Lies Ahead for Rural India in the Next Decade" held in New Delhi. Policymakers, development experts and sector leaders took part in the discussion on the future of rural transformation in India.

The study examines the long-term impact of interventions ov...