community development

New Delhi, April 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described Mahatma Jyotirao Phule as a great reformer and said his life was one of moral courage, relentless inquiry, and unwavering commitment to social good.In a signed article posted on his website on Phule's birth anniversary...

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has highlighted the transformative role played by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in empowering Scheduled Tribe communities across the country. Addressing the 25th foundation day of NSTFDC in New Delhi, Mr. Oram...

Amaravati, April 11 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, asserting that sustained efforts are being made to uplift them.A delegation of Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Association leaders, led...

Imphal, April 10 Describing Manipur as a “Mini India” with 36 communities safeguarding its territorial integrity, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed the need for unity and inclusive development during his visit to the Senapati district.The chief minister lauded civil...

Amritsar, April 10 The Punjab government will build 6,000 new sports stadiums across the state to promote sports among youth and help keep them away from drugs, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday.Around 3,000 stadiums have already been developed, and the new initiative will...

Jaipur, April 10 – In a historic development, the village of Sundra, located along the India-Pakistan international border in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, has, for the first time since independence, received clean drinking water through household tap connections.This milestone marks not...

April 10, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Ramgoolam and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best wishes.He highlighted significant progress in bilateral relations over the past year, covering areas such as development, health...

Amaravati, April 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu thanked a donor for contributing Rs 1 crore towards the development of his village in Bapatla district, under the 'poverty eradication scheme P4'.Naidu launched 'P4 Margadarsi - Bangaru Kutumbam' programme last year in...

In Jammu and Kashmir, as a significant step towards promoting inclusive growth and community empowerment, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has incorporated more than 13 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for the supply of essential religious materials used in Prasad, including raksha sutra...

Aizawl, April 9 The All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) on Thursday thanked the state government for disbursing the ₹362 crore allocated by the 15th Finance Commission as rural local body (RLB) grants for community development.Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, AMVCA...

London, April 6 Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, launched the first set of eight “Young Futures Hubs” on Monday in areas of England with high levels of anti-social behavior and knife crime.The British Indian minister said that the first of a planned network...

Dhanbad, April 6 Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated a skill center at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, on Monday, which aims to empower 10,000 people by 2030 to transition into clean energy livelihoods.The center was inaugurated after the successful completion of the first pilot cohort...

The Udhampur district administration has invited citizens to participate in an idea campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Udhampur" initiative, aimed at combating drug abuse and promoting a healthier society.Participants are being asked to share innovative ideas and practical suggestions to help...

Davanagere, April 2: BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has stated that the party is certain to win in both constituencies where by-elections are being held. He also claimed that the Chief Minister is nervous.Responding to media queries on Thursday, he said that how the BJP's victory...

Itanagar, April 2 Women's empowerment is central to building a self-reliant and prosperous state, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday, highlighting the role of the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) in strengthening rural communities and creating sustainable livelihood...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar informed the Legislative Assembly that significant progress has been made in fund allocation and utilization under various Rural Development Department (RDD) schemes during 2024–26.Responding to a question by legislator Ajaz Ahmad Jan, he said major...

Shillong, March 31 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the Rs 127-crore 'Mission 1,000 Days' programme on Tuesday, aimed at improving nutrition, reducing stunting, and enhancing early childhood development.The initiative will support mothers and children during the critical...

Tirupati, March 30 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that over one lakh donors, known as "Margadarsis," have come forward to adopt more than 10 lakh families as part of the "poverty alleviation" program called P4, over the past year.Naidu launched the 'P4 Margadarsi -...

Itanagar, March 29 The Assam Rifles organized a civic outreach program to distribute solar lights in a village in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, according to an official statement released on Sunday.The initiative by the Khonsa Battalion of the paramilitary force was undertaken in...

March 27, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the state budget for 2026-27 reaffirmed the government's commitment to balanced and equitable development across all districts, ensuring that no one is left behind.In his concluding remarks on the general discussion on the state budget today in...