rural economy

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...

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is becoming a significant support system for farmers in Reasi, providing direct financial assistance to help strengthen agricultural activities and improve the livelihoods of farming families.Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per...

New Delhi, March 13 – The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on Friday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the installment from...

New Delhi, March 11 Rajya Sabha CPI MP Sandosh Kumar P demanded a comprehensive package for the rural economy on Wednesday, which is facing distress due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, as their products are stuck at various ports.Participating in a discussion on the functioning of the rural...

Raipur, March 11 – The Chhattisgarh government has announced a significant increase in the procurement price of tendu leaf, a move aimed at boosting the income of thousands of forest dwellers who collect leaves.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made the announcement on his official X handle...

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...

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...

Bhopal, March 10 The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday approved funds of Rs 33,240 crore for the continuation of various schemes of seven state departments for the next five years.The decision to approve the funds was taken during a meeting of the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister...

Mumbai, March 10 – Former Finance and Cooperation Minister Dilip Walse-Patil appealed to the state government and the Centre on Tuesday to urgently assist the cooperative sugar industry in Maharashtra, which is facing a major financial crisis.In his speech during the budget discussion in the...

Itanagar, March 8 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the communities of Mandala, Phudung, Khellong, and Nyukmadung in the West Kameng district of the state on Sunday for successfully marketing key non-timber forest products from their Community Conserved Areas (CCAs).He...

Lucknow, March 7 The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install biogas plants in over 300 cow shelters across the state, linking livestock protection with modern technology and rural employment, according to an official statement.The initiative will use cow dung and cow urine to produce...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is placing great emphasis on fostering a "technology-driven culture" in agriculture. Addressing a post-budget webinar on the theme "Agriculture and Rural Transformation" via video conferencing today, Mr. Modi said the government is...

Mumbai, March 6 The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Friday criticised the Devendra Fadnavis government's 2026-27 budget for Maharashtra, claiming that it was a "contractor-centric" exercise that ignored farmers, the middle class, and the rural economy.Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray...

Paradip, March 6 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that Odisha will soon join the ranks of developed states in the country and become the richest province by optimally utilizing its natural resources.After inaugurating a sulphuric acid plant of IFFCO here, he claimed that the BJP...