Saras Mela in Kanpur from January 4 to 6
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.
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Rs 3,500 Crore Boost for UP Health Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
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.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
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.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
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 gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
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.
Midwives Deliver Hope in Kashmir's Isolated Villages
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
Rs 94 Crore Released for Uttarakhand Rural Bodies
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.
₹127 Crore Released for Tamil Nadu Rural Local Bodies
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 & NABARD Launch XCITE Rural Business Incubation Centre
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.
CAG Finds Shortcomings in Rural Electrification Scheme
A CAG report reveals significant shortcomings in the DDUGJY rural electrification scheme. Discover the key findings and their impact on India's power infrastructure goals. Read the full analysis.
India's Missing Middle Class: The Gender Gap in Migration
Analysis reveals how India's development path diverged from China's, with male-dominated migration hindering the creation of a stable, urban middle class. Explore the key factors.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
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.
Rural Space Lab Opens in Kanpur School with ISRO Support
A new rural space laboratory, set up with ISRO's SAC Ahmedabad and Vyomika Space, was inaugurated at a government school in Nagwa village, Kanpur. The lab aims to connect rural students with science and technology.
Kakodkar: India's progress must check disparity, focus on villages
Nuclear physicist Anil Kakodkar urges India to adopt a development model that prevents inequality from widening. He highlights the role of science and village-centric solutions at the Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav.
Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal
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.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
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.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
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.
Patna's Saras Mela Ends with ₹5.09 Crore Sales
The five-day Saras Mela at Gandhi Maidan concluded, generating ₹5.09 crore sales and attracting 3.48 lakh visitors. It empowered rural women artisans from Bihar and 25 states.
BJP: Congress blocks rural jobs bill for Gandhi-Vadra interests
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claims Congress protests aim to protect Sonia, Rahul, and Vadra. He asserts PM Modi's vow to make India developed by 2047 will succeed despite opposition. Read the full political clash.
Farm Labour Shortage & MGNREGA: What Data Reveals
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
TN Parties Condemn BJP's MGNREGS Rename Plan, Protest Dec 18
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
RBI Employees Report Shortage of Small Denomination Notes
The All India RBI Employees Association warns of a cash crunch for small notes in rural & semi-urban areas, impacting daily transactions. Read the full story and the union's demands.
Chouhan Introduces New Rural Employment Bill in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
India's unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November
India's unemployment rate for those aged 15+ fell to an 8-month low of 4.7% in Nov. Rural joblessness hit a record low of 3.9%. Read the full PLFS data analysis here.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.7% in November
India's job market shows strength as the unemployment rate falls to a new low of 4.7% in November 2025, with gains in rural employment and female participation. Explore the key insights from the latest PLFS data.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
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.
How Security Measures Are Strangling Traditional Haats
India's vital rural haats face an existential crisis due to militarised border security and rising fundamentalism. Explore the threat to these economic and social lifelines.
Woman, 19, dies crossing railway line in Auraiya
A 19-year-old woman was fatally run over by a train while crossing the tracks in Auraiya's Bala ki Madaiya village. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing sanitation crisis in rural India. Read the full report.
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