Rural Connectivity News - Latest Updates & Headlines
A long wait: Bunjwah residents in J-K seek bridge to ease connectivity issues
Bunjwah, April 12: Residents of Bunjwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district are struggling to commute due to the absence of a bridge over a river that cuts through the region. Despite repeated demands, the bridge remains unbuilt, leaving the area isolated for the past 15 years.
Tripura sanctioned 25 new roads under PM-JANMAN to boost tribal connectivity
New Delhi, April 5: In a move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects to Tripura and Odisha States under the connectivity component of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).
Govt issues tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads: Punjab minister Cheema
Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the government has issued tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads, marking a significant step towards infrastructure development.
Centre announces major infrastructure boost for Tripura and Odisha under PM-JANMAN
New Delhi, April 5: In a significant step towards strengthening rural connectivity and boosting economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned several road and bridge projects for Tripura and Odisha under the Connectivity component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), the Ministry said in a release on Saturday.
Centre sanctions projects worth Rs 620 crore for rural roads in northeast, hill states
New Delhi, April 5: The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects worth Rs 620.63 crore to construct rural roads in the northeastern region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Odisha to boost economic development in remote areas, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.
MP govt revives rural transport service, to start cargo-handling as well
Bhopal, April 1: To strengthen rural transportation in Madhya Pradesh, the state government has approved a transformative transport policy named 'Mukhyamntri Sugam Parivahan Sewa'.
Udhampur: Slow construction of Chapel Nallah bridge leaves residents struggling in Ramnagar
Udhampur, March 18: The building of a vital bridge across Chapel Nallah in Ramnagar Tehsil, Udhampur district, is progressing slowly, causing immense hardship to about 70,000-80,000 people living in 15-20 villages.
Rs. 109.3 crore approved under NABARD for 10 rural road projects in Himachal: PWD Minister
Shimla, March 7: Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday informed that the Project Internal Approval Committee of NABARD in its 141st meeting has approved Rs. 109.3 Crore for 10 rural road projects in six districts of Himachal Pradesh under RIDF XXX, according to the statement.
RVNL-led consortium awarded BharatNet Middle-Mile network project worth over Rs 13 crore in UP
Lucknow, February 1: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna CPSU, under the Ministry of Railways in collaboration with HFCL and Aerial Telecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ATS) as part of the RVNL-HFCL-ATS Consortium, has been awarded two key packages.
Decades-old demand fulfilled: Residents of J&K's Samba on rapid construction of bridge over Basantar
New Delhi, Jan 21: As construction for a bridge is underway over the Basantar river that will connect two blocks of Jammu and Kashmir's Sambha directly to the city, its residents thanked the Modi government for fulfilling their 50-year-old demand.
CM Bhupendra Patel sanctions Rs 294 cr to upgrade Gujarat's transport network
Gandhinagar, January 13: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel has sanctioned Rs 294 crore to boost Gujarat's transport network.
Himachal CM Sukhu lays foundation stone for Rs 5.11 crore bridge to connect remote areas
Shimla, January 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a bridge to be built over Maseh Khad at a cost of Rs 5.11 crore.
Digital Gujarat: Rural homes to transform into 'Smart Homes' across state
Gandhinagar, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the transformative 'Digital India' campaign to enhance public welfare and improve the 'Ease of Living' through technology. Building on this vision, Gujarat is advancing towards becoming a 'Digital Gujarat' under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.