rural economy

Raisen, April 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the government is implementing the "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" slogan by promoting millets in the armed forces to strengthen farmers economically.Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri coined the iconic slogan in 1965 during...

Lucknow, April 9 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that ensuring the income growth, dignity, and livelihood stability of weavers is among the state government's top priorities, and emphasized the need for a coordinated, results-oriented approach to address the...

New Delhi, April 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the PM Mudra Yojana has strengthened the entrepreneurial spirit across India by removing barriers and trusting the aspirations of the people.On the 11th anniversary of the PM Mudra Yojana, Modi said the scheme has redefined...

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), April 8 – The Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to transform the lives of small entrepreneurs across the country, with another success story emerging from Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.Beer Bahadur Dhami, a resident of...

New Delhi, April 8 As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme has played a crucial role in promoting self-employment among the youth.Speaking on the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Launched exactly 11 years...

Shimla, April 7 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday that the Department of Agriculture has set a target to integrate one lakh farmers with natural farming this year.He noted that the state government is actively promoting natural farming and encouraging...

Chandigarh, Apr 2 The Punjab government announced on Thursday an increase in milk procurement prices for farmers associated with Milkfed Punjab (Verka), a move aimed at boosting farmers' income and strengthening the rural economy.According to an official statement, the revised rates have come...

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...