Gujarat government grants in-principle approval for nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) across Dahod, Aravalli, and other districts. This move aims to enhance credit access for farmers and strengthen the rural economy.
BJP criticizes Punjab's AAP government for a 50% shortfall in MGNREGA jobs, alleging it deprives the poor. The party demands immediate action and accountability.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, BJP state chief Bhupendra Chaudhary, and RSS functionaries held a pivotal meeting, signaling an imminent cabinet expansion. Get the latest details.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
Aam Aadmi Party secures victory in Delhi's rural body elections, winning 5 of 11 seats. Analysis reveals BJP's growing influence and the critical lessons for AAP ahead of 2025.
BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth demands a white paper and high-level inquiry into alleged MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab over the last decade. He calls for transparency and accountability.
BJP accuses Punjab's AAP govt of forcing workers to oppose new job law. Claims of corruption and federal threat escalate political row. Read the full details.
After a bitter 2.5-year split, Ajit Pawar's NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) form a tactical alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Driven by grassroots pressure and the threat of BJP expansion, this local pact aims to protect their political t
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.
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.
Telangana Minister D Anasuya announces statewide initiative to safeguard MGNREGS, accuses BJP-led Centre of weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Rallies planned for late December.
BJP counters Sonia Gandhi's criticism of MGNREGA reforms, calling it 'repair & renewal'. Amit Malviya says the new law strengthens job guarantee to 125 days. Read the full political debate.
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.
Results for Goa's rural Zilla Panchayat elections are being counted. Congress leads in key areas, BJP retains strongholds. High turnout signals rural sentiment ahead of assembly polls. Get the full analysis.
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.
BJP's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
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.
Goa's rural elections saw parties focused on seat-sharing deals, sidelining critical issues like the Arpora tragedy, crime, and scams. Read why voter concerns were absent from the campaign.
Veteran leader Subhash Bhoir leaves Shiv Sena (UBT) for BJP with his son, dealing a blow to Uddhav Thackeray's party in Thane ahead of civic polls. Read the full story.
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.
Ludhiana Mayor directs staff to prepare for a general house meeting in late December. Key agenda: a landmark resolution to double the city's area by adding 100+ villages before the census deadline.
BJP secured just 7 of 347 Zila Parishad seats in Punjab's rural elections. CM Bhagwant Mann joked about a probe after party got one vote in Satoj village. Read the full analysis.
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.
BJP's first independent foray into Ludhiana's rural local body elections yields just 3 panchayat samiti seats, raising strategic questions for the 2027 Punjab assembly polls. Leaders admit to weak rural base.