A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
A key symposium in Chirang concluded, focusing on sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities through cross-border trade and cultural tourism with Bhutan. Explore the outcomes.
PayU India outlines its 2025 CSR strategy, focusing on digital safety education and sustainable livelihood programs. Learn how the fintech giant is driving social impact.
Rita Devi's journey from a shy village woman to a successful entrepreneur through fish farming and a self-help group in Fatehpur. Discover how the Rural Livelihoods Mission changed her family's fortunes.
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society has released the Bihar JEEViKA answer key 2025 for 2747 posts. Candidates can download it from brlps.in and raise objections.
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
West Godavari district showcases a successful model of sustainable rural development. Driven by collector Chadalavada Nagarani, initiatives like SHG-run produce outlets and 'Choco Tales' are boosting incomes and protecting the environment. Read more.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
ICAR adopts Nongspung A village as Northeast India's first model poultry cluster to boost rural livelihoods through scientific farming. Discover how this initiative creates sustainable income.
Your ultimate guide to the PM-KISAN scheme - learn how eligible farmers can receive ₹6,000 annually, check eligibility criteria, and apply successfully.
India's largest collaborative livelihoods convening, Charcha 2025, returns to Delhi for its sixth edition, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and sector leaders to shape the future of work and employment.
Karnataka sugarcane growers continue their protest despite minister's invitation for talks. Farmers demand higher prices and timely payments amid growing unrest in the agricultural sector.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha escalates its agitation across Punjab, submitting detailed memorandums to Deputy Commissioners with key demands including MSP legalization and loan waivers.
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Bhartiya Kisan Union escalates protest over incomplete underpass at Delhi-Ambala highway, submits memorandum to Haryana CM demanding immediate resolution to farmer safety concerns.
A Maharashtra farmer's shocking protest with dead buffalo highlights rural insurance crisis. Read how banking delays are crushing India's agricultural community.
Meet Tarn Taran's innovative farmer who has eliminated stubble burning while earning ₹1 crore annually through diversified, sustainable agriculture practices that work 365 days a year.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange slams Maharashtra CM's loan waiver announcement as an empty promise, demanding immediate action for struggling farmers ahead of crucial elections.