International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science (IJAEMS) Peer-Reviewed Journal ISSN: 2454-1311 | Vol-10, Issue-3; Mar-Apr, 2024 Journal Home Page: https://ijaems.com/ DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijaems.103.9 This article can be downloaded from here: www.ijaems.com 58 ©2024 The Author(s). Published by Infogain Publication, This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Rurbanisation of a Small Village: A Case Study of Sardoi under the Vishwakarma Yojana S. A. Khan Department of Civil Engineering, Tatva Institute of Technological Studies, Gujarat, India Email: saifullah.vguj@gmail.com Received: 10 Mar 2024; Received in revised form: 11 Apr 2024; Accepted: 19 Apr 2024; Available online: 27 Apr 2024 Abstract— India's rapid urbanization presents significant challenges, including overburdened infrastructure and strained resources in cities. The Vishwakarma Yojana program seeks to address this by promoting rurbanisation, the development of rural areas with urban-like amenities. This research paper examines the approach towards rurbanisation in the small village of Sardoi using the Vishwakarma Yojana framework. Through a case study approach, the paper analyzes Sardoi's socio-economic status, identifies key development areas, and proposes a tailored rurbanisation plan. The paper further assesses the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing the Vishwakarma Yojana in Sardoi. Keywords— Rurbanisation, Vishwakarma Yojana, Sardoi, Rural Development, Infrastructure Development, Socio-Economic Development I. INTRODUCTION India's economic growth story in recent decades has been intricately linked with rapid urbanization. Fueled by aspirations for better job opportunities, education, and healthcare, millions of people have migrated from rural areas to urban centers. While this migration has contributed to economic dynamism, it has also cast a long shadow in the form of overburdened infrastructure, strained resources, and social challenges in cities. Metropolises across India grapple with inadequate housing, congested transportation systems, and a growing strain on essential services like water supply and sanitation. Overcrowded slums and informal settlements emerge around city centers, reflecting the struggle to keep pace with the influx of population. These issues highlight the urgent need for a more balanced approach to development, one that acknowledges the importance of revitalizing and strengthening rural areas. The concept of rurbanisation has emerged as a potential solution to this challenge. Rurbanisation focuses on developing rural areas with urban-like amenities, incentivizing residents to remain in their villages or return from urban centers. It aims to bridge the gap between rural and urban living standards, fostering development within rural areas while alleviating the strain on cities. The Government of India's Vishwakarma Yojana program is a crucial step in this direction. This program identifies geographically contiguous rural settlements with high development potential and designates them as "cluster villages." These clusters receive funding for infrastructure development, skill development initiatives, and economic activity generation projects. By promoting rurbanisation, the Vishwakarma Yojana program seeks to create a win-win situation. It aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas while simultaneously alleviating the pressure on urban infrastructure and resources. However, the success of such programs hinges on a deep understanding of specific needs of individual villages. This research paper delves into the case of Sardoi, a small village aiming to leverage the Vishwakarma Yojana framework. Through a detailed case study approach, the paper analyzes Sardoi's socio-economic status, identifies crucial development areas, and proposes a tailored rurbanisation plan. The paper further assesses the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing the Vishwakarma Yojana in Sardoi, contributing to the ongoing