rural economy

Amaravati, March 31 The Andhra Pradesh government will provide free electricity to weavers starting Wednesday, with 200 units for handlooms and 500 units for powerlooms, at an estimated annual cost of ₹150 crore.According to a press release, the initiative aims to reduce the burden of power...

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...

Shimla, March 27 In a first-of-its-kind initiative across India, the Himachal Pradesh government has taken the lead to introduce the "one district, three products" plan in its Budget for FY 2026-27.This initiative is aimed at revitalizing the rural economy, thereby promoting local empowerment...

Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), March 26 – In a significant step towards rural welfare, the Chhattisgarh government has provided financial support to landless agricultural labourers in Dhamtari district, fulfilling another key promise made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee.Under the...

Gandhinagar, March 26 The Gujarat government has allocated ₹60 crore to establish new bio-CNG plants through cooperative milk production societies, an official said on Thursday.Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the objective of this budget allocation is to transform the...

Harda, March 24 – Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has emerged as a robust economic pillar supporting millions of small and marginal farmers across the country.Designed exclusively for those who need it most, the scheme provides...

Chandigarh, March 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Tuesday that Aadhaar has become an important document for good governance, transparency, and ease of living.Kataria, who is also the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, said that Aadhaar helps the government...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil announced on Tuesday in the State Council that the government will soon release a comprehensive new cooperation policy to further promote the development of the sector.He claimed that the cooperative sector is a model for...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of water security for building a "prosperous and developed Odisha" on Sunday, urging all citizens to support this cause.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the state-level World Water Day...

Shimla, March 21 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a ₹54,928-crore budget for 2026-27, with a focus on the rural economy, and blamed the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant to the state for annual losses exceeding ₹8,000 crore.The grant, a financial...

Lucknow, March 21 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the Uttar Pradesh government will honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward making cow protection and cow shelters self-reliant, according to an official statement.Chairing a review meeting of the Uttar...

Vellore, March 19 – The century-old weekly cattle market in Poigai, near Vellore in Tamil Nadu, which attracts thousands of traders every Tuesday, has seen a sharp decline in activity following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming Assembly elections.Located near...

Gandhinagar, March 18 – Gujarat has reduced the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock to 3 per cent, while aiming for herd immunity of around 80 per cent by 2025, state officials said, attributing this progress to sustained mass vaccination drives.This development comes as India...

New Delhi, March 18 The government has approved funding of ₹1,718.56 crore for the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for procurement operations.The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."As a significant step towards...

Mumbai, March 18 – Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne said on Tuesday that the 8th installment of the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana will be directly deposited into farmers' bank accounts next week.The Government Resolution (GR) regarding this has been issued, and an...

New Delhi, March 16 Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticised the government over its handling of the West Asia crisis, warning of severe repercussions for India’s trade, employment, energy security, and rural economy.Participating in a debate over the Appropriation Bill...

New Delhi, March 16 – The Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed the Rajya Sabha that 37 proposals have been approved, with financial assistance of ₹248 crore, to convert rural bio-waste, including animal waste, kitchen leftovers, and crop residue, into biogas.Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V...

Deoria (UP), March 15 Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal supremo Jayant Chaudhary said on Sunday that farmers can expand their businesses by accessing better markets through farmer producer organizations, and they need to work in an organized manner to become economically stronger.He said...

Bilaspur, March 14 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the Gaudham Yojana on Saturday, under which 1,460 shelters will be set up across the state to ensure the protection and proper management of stray and abandoned cattle.Sai visited the Gaudham at the Lakhasar village in...

Agartala, March 13 – Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Friday that ₹46.36 crore will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh farmers in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.The Minister shared the...