Villages' Development Must For India's $5 Trillion Economy Aim: Amit Shah

Amit Shah: "Mahatma Gandhi had said the soul of the country is in our villages and I firmly believe that," Union minister Amit Shah said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the development of villages is essential to achieve the goal of making India a "five trillion dollar economy".

"I am of the firm belief that development of the country is not possible without the development of its villages," Shah said, while addressing the 41st convocation ceremony of the Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) here in Gujarat.

Over 250 students received their management degrees in rural management during the ceremony.

"Mahatma Gandhi had said the soul of the country is in our villages and I firmly believe that," the Union minister said.