PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Delhi government has constituted a committee to investigate the overall functioning of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) and the impact of its mergers. The panel will submit recommendations for improvements.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Gujarat consolidates its position as a top startup hub with 16,700 operational ventures. Initiatives like i-Hub and WEStart fuel growth, creating 1,400 jobs. Discover the state's innovation strategy.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
The new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is engineered as a multimodal hub with cargo at its core. Discover how it plans to transform India's logistics landscape. Read more.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-2 renovation, inter-caste marriage incentives & a new SC girls' skill course at Dr Ambedkar Institute, Mohali. Read more about these empowerment initiatives.
Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-II renovation worth Rs 91 lakh at Dr Ambedkar Institute, distributed marriage incentives, and launched a skill course for SC girls in Mohali.
A high-level JICA delegation visited Central University of Gujarat, discussing curriculum alignment and industry collaboration. A formal proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Education. Read more.
A 10-day intensive Master Trainers Training Programme on industrial automation & robotics concluded at NITK Surathkal, upskilling 30 faculty members from Karnataka's technical institutions.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
IIHMR Delhi and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone join forces to bridge the skills gap in India's medical devices sector through a new satellite centre in Visakhapatnam. Discover how this shapes the future.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Major US investments, including from Google, aim to turn Visakhapatnam into a key AI and data center hub. The plan focuses on talent, infrastructure, and a local tech ecosystem, boosting US-India ties.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Maharashtra's Skill Development Department launches a 21-day Puja Vidhi & Paurohit course in Nashik to train manpower for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the curriculum and opportunities.
Meghalaya State Skill Development Society partners with Accel Skill Edutech to train and place youth in international jobs. MoU signed on May 14, 2024. Read more.