SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GOVERNMENT POLICIES: A CASE STUDY OF GOLAGHAT DISTRICT OF ASSAM

Sustainable development mandates that growth be both inclusive and environmentally sound to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity for today's population and to continue to meet the needs of future generations.Economic growth, environmental management, and social inclusion are the three major pillars of sustainable development.This paper seeks to examine the extent to which government policies have, in fact, promoted sustainable development through a case study of MGNREGA in Golaghat district of Assam.The study is based on both primary and secondary sources.For primary data collection, information is gathered through questionnaires and the interview method, with structured questionnaires administered to the respondents.It is proposed to study 7 blocks, taking one village from each of the 7 blocks in the district.A sample of 105 respondents is drawn for the purpose of the study.Secondary data includes books, published articles, newspapers, magazines, and journals.The data collected from both sources forms the basis of the analysis.The study is primarily limited to only one government policy in one district from the state of Assam.