<h1>Economic Growth with Cultural Roots: Balancing Progress, Preserving Traditions, and Empowering Rural Communities for Sustainable Development</h1> A senior RSS leader advocated for a holistic development model in India that balances economic growth with cultural preservation. He highlighted persistent challenges like poverty, malnutrition, and agricultural distress. The leader emphasized the need for economic progress that maintains traditional values, promotes job creation near villages, and ensures free education. A government minister echoed these sentiments, noting India's potential to become a top global economy while focusing on rural development.