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Union Minister Pradhan holds padayatra in Sambalpur as Hanuman Jayanti celebrations conclude in Odisha
Sambalpur, April 15: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a padayatra and performed aarti in Sambalpur as week-long Hanuman Jayanti celebrations culminated in the Odisha on April 14.
'Garlands fade, books stay': Union Minister's message to youth
Jaipur, April 14: Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Rajasthan's Alwar MP, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday addressed the youth of the country, saying that respect should be given through books.
PMAY fulfilling dreams of pucca homes in Bihar's Begusarai, beneficiaries thank govt
Begusarai: , April 14 (IANS) In Bihar’s Begusarai district, dreams are being built - brick by brick - thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). In the rural areas of Matihani block, beneficiaries of the scheme are experiencing a transformation that goes beyond a mere shelter - it's a shift in dignity, safety, and quality of life.
How grassroots innovation can drive India's economic transformation
New Delhi: India's economic growth story has been defined by its ambitious national programmes, from MGNREGA to Skill India, which have strengthened rural livelihoods and lifted millions out of poverty. But for truly inclusive development, top-down policies must be complemented by bottom-up innovation.
Bihar: Central welfare schemes transform lives of people in Begusarai, beneficiaries praise Modi govt
Begusarai, April 13: The people of Begusarai have praised the Narendra Modi-led Union government for transforming their lives with Central welfare schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.
About half of aspirational districts witness sharp drop in multi-dimensional poverty
New Delhi, April 11: Nealy half of aspirational districts in the country have seen a quicker drop in multi-dimensional poverty levels, with Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu leading the pack.
Varanasi residents excited over PM Modi's 50th visit to constituency
Varanasi, April 11: Varanasi residents on Friday expressed overwhelming enthusiasm and pride as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency for the 50th time to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 3,880 crore.
Samrat Choudhary urges Centre to increase housing target under PMAY-G for Bihar
Patna, April 10: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has written to Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, requesting an increase in the housing target under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for the state.
Meghalaya CM visits village under outreach program
Shillong, April 9: In an outreach effort, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited Syntung Village, Mawkynrew Block to engage with the local communities, reaffirming his government's commitment to inclusive development and empowering the people of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya CM visits Syntung village, highlights empowering communities and transforming lives in Mawkynrew Block
East Khasi Hills, April 10: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday visited Syntung Village, Mawkynrew Block, to engage deeply with the local communities. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to inclusive development and empowering the people of the state.
Gujarat tops chart in Panchayat Advancement Index
Gandhinagar, April 9: Gujarat has once again reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development and sustainable governance, emerging as the top-performing state in the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2022-23, released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
TN panchayat dept allocates Rs 60 cr for renovation of primary, middle schools
Chennai, April 9: The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department has earmarked Rs 60 crore for the repair and renovation of primary and middle schools across 2,338 village panchayats in the state.
Union Cabinet meeting likely to be held on Wednesday
New Delhi, April 8: According to officials, a Union Cabinet meeting is likely to be held on April 9. Meanwhile, on April 5, as the Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was exceptional news that would ensure a better quality of life for the border villages.
BJP robustly connected with spirit and soul of the nation's villages: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, April 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party's deep-rooted commitment to rural India, stating that the foundation of the world's largest political party is strongly connected with the spirit and soul of the nation's villages.
People will vote for BJP because of development, says Assam minister ahead of Panchayat polls
Guwahati, April 6: Assam minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass reflected on the Bharatiya Janata Party's preparations for the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state. Dass said that both the BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will fight the elections together as NDA.
StartUps fast emerging as lucrative avenue: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, a press release by Ministry Science and Technology said.
Lakhpati Didis join talks on implementation of Budget schemes
New Delhi, April 5: Aiming to collaborate on the implementation of the Budget 2025-26 announcements, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) organised a webinar bringing together inspiring Lakhpati Didis and representatives from State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), an official said on Saturday.
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Agri Startups fast emerging as lucrative avenue of livelihood, says Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in the agriculture sector are emerging as a lucrative avenue of livelihood by intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with cutting-edge scientific technologies, said Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Centre sanctions infrastructure push for hill states under PMGSY-III
New Delhi, April 5: In a significant boost to rural connectivity and economic development in India's hill states, the Ministry of Rural Development has approved a new tranche of infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) for Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, 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.
Exceptional news for ensuring better quality of life: PM Modi on Vibrant Villages Programme-II
New Delhi, April 5: As the Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is an exceptional news for ensuring a better quality of life for our border villages.
Fake website offering jobs in rural development department pulled down
New Delhi, April 4: A fake organisation which was “hiring” gullible job seekers for various posts in the Department of Rural Development has been prosecuted and its website blocked, the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Vibrant border villages programme 2.0 approved with total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Union Cabinet approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II, furthering its commitment to the vision of safe, secure, and vibrant land borders.
Centre releases Rs 1,440 crore as grants for rural local bodies in five states
New Delhi, April 3: The Union government has disbursed over Rs. 1,440 crore as grants to boost rural development across five states-- Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, and Punjab -- during the financial year 2024–25, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.
Over 10.3 crore poor families getting LPG at subsidised price: Minister
New Delhi, April 3: The number of beneficiaries getting subsidised LPG under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has gone up to 10.33 crore as on March 1 this year, while the total number of active domestic LPG consumers in India stands at 32.94 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Tripura CM Manik Saha chairs meeting to review progress of centrally sponsored schemes
Agartala, March 30: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday chaired the State-Level District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for the financial year 2024-25 to review progress of centrally sponsored schemes and development programs across the state.
MP: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan holds roadshow in Sehore, highlights rural development efforts
Sehore, March 29: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday held a roadshow in Bhairunda village at the Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh and emphasized the government's commitment to agriculture and rural welfare.
Gujarat achieves 100 per cent tap water coverage in SC dominated rural areas under Jal Jeevan mission
Gandhinagar, March 29: Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state has achieved 100 per cent tap water coverage in SC dominated rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission, as per a release.
Roads are being extended to small villages: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, March 28: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, roads are being extended to small villages of Uttarakhand.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually inaugurates three-day Pugraon Mahotsav
Dehradun, March 28: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday virtually inaugurated the three-day Pugraon Mahotsav from the Secretariat before the holy blessings of Adishakti Maa Kokila Kotgadi Bhagwati, organized by Pungraon Ghati Mahotsav Samiti Pankhu, Pithoragarh, as per a release.
Centre releases Rs 436 crore for panchayats in Karnataka, Tripura
New Delhi, March 27: The Centre has released Rs 436 crore as the second instalment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Karnataka and Tripura for the financial year 2024–25, to strengthen local governance and drive rural transformation, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on Thursday.
Lok Sabha passes bill to set up Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 26: The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2025, which aims to establish the Institute of Rural Management Anand in Gujarat as a University, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
J&K: Over 46,800 homes built under PMAY-G in Poonch, beneficiaries share their stories
Poonch, March 26: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) has brought a significant change to the lives of poor families in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, with 46,800 houses built so far under the scheme.
Panchayat elections to be held in April: Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Guwahati, March 25: Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Tuesday said that the Panchayat elections in the state will be held in the month of April.
Jal Jeevan Mission transforms lives in Jodhpur: 700 families now enjoy clean, drinking water
Jodhpur, March 24: In the arid landscape of Rajasthan's Jodhpur, the 'Jal Jeevan Mission Yojana' has brought a transformative change, improving the lives of hundreds of families. The mission, aimed at providing “water to every home,” is making a real difference in Khokhariya Gram Panchayat, where around 700 families now benefit from easy access to clean drinking water.
PMAY fulfills Rohtas woman's dream of a pucca house, transforming her life
Rohtas, March 24: A dream of having a pucca house that once seemed impossible for Indu Devi, a resident of Bihar's Rohtas, has now become a beautiful reality, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 24: More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Raksha Khadse becomes first Union Minister to visit Noklak, Frontier District
Noklak, March 22: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, became the first minister to visit Noklak, Nagaland, one of the most remote districts in the country. During her visit, she was given a briefing on the district's development by the Deputy Commissioner of Noklak, Arikumba, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said in a release on Saturday.
Farmers to agri-entrepreneurs, paving the way for Viksit Bharat: Naveen Jindal
New Delhi, March 22: Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra, Naveen Jindal, on Friday, highlighted in the Lok Sabha the urgent need to transform Indian farmers into Agri-Entrepreneurs and make agriculture a profitable and globally competitive sector.