A tripartite agreement between the Army, Himachal Pradesh government, and Shree Baidyanath Ayurved aims to promote large-scale cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in border villages, reviving Ayurvedic practices and creating livelihoods.
Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency receives silver medal for implementing solar-powered microgrids in 274 remote tribal villages, bringing electricity to 9,762 households.
Demonstrators marched through Alpine villages to protest the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting global economic and climate concerns.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari states India has ample funds for rural development but suffers from a shortage of honest leaders to implement schemes effectively for villages and poor farmers.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority's failure to submit certified revenue village list for PMAY-U 2.0 jeopardizes housing benefits for thousands of families in the city.
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the conversion of 8,000 undocumented residential areas in Sakleshpur into revenue villages, addressing public grievances and land issues.
Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
A Deputy Inspector General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir conducted inspections in border villages of Kathua and Samba districts during dense fog conditions.
Forest fires in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve's Valley of Flowers range are now under control. An IAF helicopter remains on standby for potential aerial firefighting support.
The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
Women Village Defence Guards in Jammu step up to protect remote villages during harsh winters as men migrate for work, ensuring community safety and resilience.
SASTRA Deemed University continues its 26-year Pongal tradition, distributing Rs 30 lakh worth of gift hampers to over 6,500 families across ten villages in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Trichy, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
Villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division are voluntarily seeking the 'Naxal-free' Ilwat tag for development grants. Govt drafts SOP to verify genuine cases amidst a surge in applications.
Haryana police apprehend a man accused of child labour following an extensive manhunt across 200 villages. The operation highlights the state's crackdown on illegal employment of minors.
From Arjuni's equal wages to Narada's green economy, discover how women-led gram panchayats are driving a historic transformation in rural governance, health, and sustainability.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the successful eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest. Over 1,500 families were removed from 5,250 bighas of illegally occupied land. Read the full story.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Assam authorities evict over 1,500 families from Jamuna Maudanga Reserve Forest, clearing 5,756 bighas of encroached land in a court-ordered drive. Read the full details.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria endorses land pooling for Chandigarh's peripheral villages, reversing the Centre's earlier stance and renewing farmers' hopes for equitable development.
In a remote Pithoragarh hamlet, only three men were left to carry a centenarian's body. SSB jawans stepped in, highlighting the severe migration crisis emptying Uttarakhand's hills. Read the full story.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.