Gandhian and anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare was awarded an honorary doctorate at the convocation of Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University here on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Hazare said that national progress hinges on rural development.
“Rural development could be achieved by laying emphasis on dairy, agriculture and animal husbandry. It doesn’t need exploitation of natural resources or use of fuel such as petrol, diesel, coal and power,” the Gandhian said.
Giving an example of his native village, Hazare said few years ago, his village had about 40 arrack shops and residents were deprived of square meals a day. Not even a single crop was grown on 400 acres of land in the village. Now, we are growing two crops and selling 5,500 litres of milk.
The economy of the village has undergone a sea change and such a change should happen in every village,” he said. Hazare said that his anti-corruption movement compelled six ministers to vacate their posts and dismissal of 400 officials.
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