rural development

On Wednesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation for 1,999 development projects worth approximately Rs 72 crore in the Navlapur village, while also opening the advanced Tropic of Cancer Science Park in Salal, Sabarkantha district.Addressing officials and...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a cheque distribution program under the Chief Minister Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan (CMAAA) 1.0 at the Khanapara Veterinary Field on Wednesday.The main objective of this program was to make the state's youth financially...

New Delhi, March 11 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday criticised the government over various issues, such as rural unemployment, rising LPG prices, digital access, and the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-GRAM G scheme.Participating in a discussion on the working of...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

Beekeeping is emerging as a promising entrepreneurial opportunity for young people in Jammu and Kashmir, driven by the increasing global demand for organic honey and the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).To promote beekeeping, the Department of Agriculture...

Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of projects sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investments (SASCI) in the Union Territory.Srinagar, March 11: Secretary, Rural Development...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the state government is prioritizing infrastructure development in rural areas to sustain economic growth and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state.In a post on the...

New Delhi, March 11 Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday of "hiding" when the country is grappling with a gas shortage crisis due to the ongoing war in West Asia, while accusing him of pandering to Israel.During a discussion on the...

The Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP) was launched in the Rajouri district as a joint initiative of Ashray Foundation and HDFC Parivartan, involving government officials, community representatives, and local residents.The programme aims to promote the overall development of rural...

Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat presided over an Awami Darbar in Shangus, Anantnag, where residents raised issues related to irrigation, roads, flood control, and power. He assured timely resolution and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to local governance.Srinagar, March 11...

Kochi, March 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated and dedicated several key development projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore in Kerala during his visit to the state.The prime minister launched projects of various central ministries, including the Ministry of Petroleum and...

Jaipur, March 10 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that in line with the vision of a Developed Rajasthan by 2047, master plans will be prepared for every village and ward across the state.These plans will incorporate future requirements and suggestions from all sections of...

Aizawl, March 10 The MGNREGA scheme, under which a total of ₹6,498.17 crore of central funds have been channeled into Mizoram since its implementation in 2006, has altered the state's socio-economic landscape by stabilizing household incomes and curbing rural-to-urban migration, Rural...

New Delhi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the aspirations of India's youth are the country's "greatest asset", emphasizing that their drive to innovate and contribute is a key strength for the nation's future.Speaking at a post-budget webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal...

New Delhi, March 10 Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty suggested on Tuesday that personality development and language courses should be provided to people living in rural areas of the country.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Rural Development Ministry in the Upper House, she...

Guwahati, March 10 – In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday the disbursement of ₹9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0.A total of ₹9,000 was deposited into the bank...

Bengaluru, March 10 The state government has initiated proactive measures to ensure that rural communities do not face drinking water shortages during the upcoming summer season, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday.The district administrations have been instructed to closely...

The Rajya Sabha has initiated a discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Rural Development. Initiating the discussion, BJP MP K. Laxman stated that the VB G RAM G Bill has improved the lives of people in villages. He praised it for being a very transparent scheme. He highlighted that...

Lucknow/Etah (UP), March 10 The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the Chief Development Officer of Etah after a video purportedly showing him demanding a bribe surfaced on social media, officials said on Tuesday."In the case of the viral video of Shri Nagendra Narayan Mishra, Chief...

Kewal Kumar, a progressive farmer from Dhanu village in the Tikri block of Udhampur, has revolutionized his farming practices after 35 years of traditional agriculture by adopting modern techniques supported by government schemes.A major turning point in his journey came with the installation...