rural development

Thane, March 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday that women's leadership is crucial for social progress and asserted that his government is committed to promoting female empowerment through targeted schemes and increased opportunities.He was speaking after...

Churu (Rajasthan), March 8 The story of Rajasthan’s Pana Devi is one of courage, determination, and an indomitable spirit that overcame countless challenges, from childhood to adulthood, and ultimately led to a success story that many would consider near impossible.From a young age, Pana Devi...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state's budget for the fiscal years 2026-27, allocating 2,60,437 crore rupees.The total revenue projected for 2026-27 is 1,26,190 crore rupees. Of this, 70,851 crore rupees will come from Own Tax Revenue, and 15,687 crore rupees from...

Amritsar, March 8 – As International Women's Day celebrates the achievements and progress of women and girls across various fields, there are numerous stories of celebration and transformation emerging from rural areas that often go unnoticed.Gurdeep Kaur, a woman from Sri Anandpur Sahib in...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.Addressing International Women's Day celebrations at Amaravati Parade Grounds here, the chief minister greeted...

New Delhi, March 8 The Ministry of Rural Development announced on Sunday that a logo design competition for the Viksit Bharat - "Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB G RAM G) has been launched.The competition is live on the government's citizen engagement platform, MyGov...

Itanagar, March 8 Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing said on Sunday that work on the pre-feasibility report (PFR) of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) will start soon.Speaking to

New Delhi, March 8 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday praised the strength and achievements of women, and urged them to realize their full potential, saying, "We are no less than anyone else."Addressing an event organized here by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to mark...

March 08, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed an event organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on the occasion of International Women's Day in New Delhi. The national-level program was organized to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women...

Jalna (Maharashtra), March 8 The Bombay High Court has issued notices to Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde and other government officials in a petition challenging the legality of the Jalna District Planning Committee constituted by the state government.Munde is the guardian minister of the...

Gangtok, March 8 Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday greeted women on the occasion of International Women's Day, and highlighted their dedication and contributions to society.Mathur said that women in the Himalayan state are playing a leading role...

Chandigarh, March 8 – Hours before presenting proposals for the AAP government’s fifth and final budget in the Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended greetings to mark International Women’s Day, and promised to make them self-reliant in every way.“I salute every...

Chennai, March 7 – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held an extensive post-budget consultation in Chennai on Saturday with coconut farmers, scientists, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for...

Bhopal, March 7 – The Congress in Madhya Pradesh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government on Saturday of failing to "fully utilize" the budget allocated from the central government for several public beneficiary schemes.Speaking at a press conference, State Congress...

RAJOURI, March 7, 2026: Ramesh Kumar, a farmer from the Siot village, has planted nearly 23 lakh trees free of charge, making a significant contribution to environmental conservation.Following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he pledged to plant an additional 3 lakh trees and is...

Mumbai, March 6 – Former chief minister and Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described the Maharashtra budget as a "mirage of development," claiming it involves "setting off firecrackers on borrowed money" while the state's financial condition remains dire.Uddhav Thackeray...

Shillong, March 6 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the true measure of governance lies not merely in infrastructure development, but in improving the daily lives of citizens. The state government marked eight years in office with the “Our Magnificent Meghalaya...

In his 17th budget presented in the Assembly on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed a ban on social media for children under 16, along with numerous other announcements, including upgrading schools, implementing various water projects including the Mekedatu reservoir (which...

Pune, March 6 The petroleum lobby, which has a vested interest in the import of fossil fuels worth Rs 22 lakh crore, will not easily allow the country's aim of shifting to alternative fuels, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.Addressing the IFGE's compressed bio-gas conclave in Pune...

Minister of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, stated today that this year's Union Budget has laid a strong foundation for strengthening agriculture and related sectors, with a clear focus on productivity, value addition, and farmer prosperity. Referring to Prime Minister...