Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Rural Development Day is observed annually on July 6, as declared by the United Nations. The day highlights the urgent need to address challenges faced by rural communities, including poverty, hunger, poor healthcare, lack of education, and digital exclusion. With over 80% of the world’s poorest living in rural areas, the day serves as a global call to action to ensure these populations are not left behind. It supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by encouraging initiatives that improve infrastructure, empower rural women and youth, and promote equitable access to resources. The observance aims to create lasting, inclusive rural progress.