rural development

New Delhi, April 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow.Speaking on the social media platform ‘X’...

Bhubaneswar, April 8 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that the state budget is not just a statement of income and expenditure, but a strong roadmap for the state's overall development and the realization of each citizen's dreams.While inaugurating a state-level budget...

Jammu, April 7 – A unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology is unfolding in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting over 250 families associated with bamboo craftsmanship for generations.These residents, having kept their ancestral skills alive, are now...

Shillong, April 6 The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring the protection of property rights and the continuity of social welfare services.In a letter sent...

Chandauli (UP), April 6 In a time when concerns have arisen about the supply of cooking gas in parts of the country, a village in eastern Uttar Pradesh has become self-reliant, with biogas powering the kitchens of over 125 households at almost half the cost of LPG.The initiative of the Ekauni...

Chandigarh, April 6 As part of an initiative aimed at strengthening technology-driven governance, Haryana government employees will be equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.This move is part of the state government's broader efforts to build a more efficient, responsive, and...

Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 3 – Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is serving his second term, has misused his power for personal and selfish interests, thereby deceiving the people of the state and plunging...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across 30 districts on Thursday.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism departments, said this is a significant step towards...

Bokajan (Assam), April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released the party's manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections, with a focus on 11 sectors such as governance, identity, and healthcare.At an election rally here, Gandhi, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, and other senior...

Jammu, April 2 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) timeline for the union territory until March 2027.The office of Omar Abdullah's office said on...

Chandigarh, April 1 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented a four-year report card of the Rural Development and Panchayat Department as part of the government’s ongoing “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, announcing the launch of the state’s first-ever caste...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated today that the border villages are India's first line of defense, and the residents are the first face of India that anyone outside sees. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said that the residents of border villages are not only first in...

Shillong, April 1 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that the state government is taking major steps to enhance digital connectivity through its collaboration with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk.Meghalaya has seen credible transformation through technology, and "we are...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presented a report card of his government's work in rural development and panchayats on Wednesday, highlighting increased spending on village development in the state.Addressing the media under the 'Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar informed the Legislative Assembly that the government is implementing multiple initiatives to strengthen the dairy sector in Shangus–Anantnag East, focusing on entrepreneurship, self-employment, and sustainable livelihoods for rural youth and farmers...

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...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav-Tharad in North Gujarat on Tuesday.The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport...

New Delhi, March 31 – The Congress criticized Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, saying he achieved a remarkable feat in the Lok Sabha when he "ranted and raved for 90 minutes" without ever using his favorite abusive word.The opposition party also emphasized the continuity in anti-Naxal...

Barabanki (UP), March 31 A farmer's son from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, whose ideas on rural economy and farmer welfare were mentioned in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', says strengthening villages is key to achieving the vision of a "Developed India".Saurabh Baiswar, 22, said...

Kolkata, March 30 Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said on Monday that, if necessary, his party would withdraw candidates from all 291 Assembly seats in West Bengal if the BJP provides proof that the Centre has released funds to people of the state under the PM...