The thesis explores the potential of Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) systems to address critical mobility challenges in rural India, focusing on the Katol-Narkhed sub-districts of Nagpur. Traditional rural public transport, characterised by infrequent and unreliable services, fails to meet local mobility needs, hindering socio-economic development, limiting access to essential services, and widening the rural-urban divide. Key objectives of the thesis include reviewing current transport policies and their impact on rural mobility in India, briefly assessing the effectiveness of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) services and understanding user perceptions and the need for DRT systems through a survey. The research aims to analyse the potential of the DRT system in Indian rural settings, contributing valuable insights to sustainable rural mobility solutions.