rural development

Gayaji/ Aurangabad, March 20 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday launched development projects worth around Rs 1,422 crore in the districts of Gayaji and Aurangabad during his 'Samridhi Yatra'.He also reviewed ongoing schemes and projects in both districts, according to an official...

Itanagar, March 20 The Namsai district in Arunachal Pradesh has secured the top rank in the "financial inclusion and skill development" sector under the Aspirational Districts Programme of NITI Aayog, and has been awarded ₹3 crore in recognition of this achievement, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu stated today that the government is prioritizing sustainable infrastructure and improved connectivity as part of ongoing development efforts in the Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh. He made the statement after inaugurating the trial run of...

Jaipur, March 19 – In a major administrative overhaul, the Rajasthan government has transferred 25 IAS and nine IPS officers, bringing about significant changes across key departments.Senior IAS officer Alok Gupta has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Urban...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

New Delhi, March 19 – Senior IAS officer Ravi Mittal (2016 Chhattisgarh cadre) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, an official statement said on Thursday."The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Ravi Mittal, IAS...

SAMBA, MARCH 18: A seven-day scientific beekeeping training program, under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), was inaugurated at the DC office, Nandini Hills, Samba, by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ajay Bharti, in the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Rakesh Khajuria and...

RAJOURI, MARCH 18: District Development Commissioner Abhishek Sharma reviewed the implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP-II) in eight identified villages in the district.He emphasized the importance of timely reporting, accurate data, and reconciliation of departmental...

SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri 2026.In his message, the Minister conveyed his...

Ranchi, March 18 – Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated on Wednesday that the government has prioritized ensuring social security for every citizen, providing food to every household, ensuring quality education for children, and improving healthcare facilities for all.He said in the...

New Delhi, March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's approval of the Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA) and the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, among other decisions, and said these will attract investments and create employment in rural and...

New Delhi, March 18 The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the "Krishi Sakhi" initiative to empower women farmers and work towards inclusive growth.This initiative aligns with the United Nations' recognition of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman...

New Delhi, March 18 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday that it has filed a fresh chargesheet against more than a dozen retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state's rural development...

Chandigarh, March 18 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated on Wednesday that the government had ensured irrigation for fields equivalent to the Bhakra Canal in four years by unlocking 10,000 cusecs from seasonal rivers and reviving a collapsing canal network.The Chief Minister said that...

Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...

Ranchi, March 18 The Jharkhand assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to continue with the framework of the MGNREGA instead of its new modified version, the VB-G RAM G Act.Rural Development Minister Dipika Pandey Singh moved the proposal in the House, which was passed by...

Colombo, March 17 – The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president.The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of...

Bhubaneswar, March 17 – In a remarkable step, the coastal village of Kushunupur in Kendrapara district has been selected as a "Smart Village" under the initiative of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), evoking joy and excitement among the local residents.Under the CSIR...

New Delhi, March 17 The opposition's protest against Vikshit Bharat G RAM G has failed to garner any public support because the country has accepted it as a better scheme than its previous version, MGNREGA, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday...

New Delhi, March 17 – Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan strongly criticized the opposition in the Rajya Sabha.He accused them of petty politics over renaming rural employment schemes and of ignoring the real benefits provided to the poor under the Modi...