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.
Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2024 spotlighted master artisans like Choti Tekam & Naveen Bhaskar, proving handmade heritage is a living cultural force. Discover how platforms empower craftspeople.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
Prime Minister Modi's gift of an Agra marble chess set to President Putin has ignited hopes for a GI tag and global recognition for the city's skilled artisans. Read more.
Top Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty dazzled at the grand launch of Swadesh, a new marketplace for Indian artisans. Discover the highlights of this glamorous event!
Nita Ambani hosted a special evening at Swadesh, Mumbai, celebrating India's artisans. She wore a heritage Banarasi saree and antique jewellery. Read more about this tribute to craftsmanship.
Explore living craft traditions at Pune's Miraas exhibition. Meet 33 national award-winning artisans like Ashutosh Verma & Sindhe Chandu, preserving Sanjhi, leather art & more till Dec 8. Witness heritage reimagined.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Over 100 Meghalaya artisans showcased crafts at the PM Vishwakarma Exhibition in Shillong, generating ₹5.5 lakh revenue. Discover how this scheme empowers local talent.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announces glazing unit in Jashpur to empower tribal artisans. This initiative will create jobs and preserve traditional crafts. Read more about this development.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Discover how Shivarapatna's stone carving craft survives against modern challenges. This thousand-year tradition links to Belur temple artisans. Read more about Karnataka's cultural heritage.
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
35 skilled artisans from Jammu & Kashmir will display traditional crafts at Delhi's International Trade Fair from November 14-27. Don't miss this cultural showcase!
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Discover how leading Indian designers and brands are transforming traditional crafts into contemporary fashion while uplifting artisan communities across India.
IIT Hyderabad establishes a groundbreaking Skill Development Centre focused on empowering rural youth through cutting-edge training, innovation programs, and industry partnerships to bridge the skills gap.
The traditional potters of Ghatshila, Jharkhand, face extinction as their ancient craft struggles against modern challenges. Discover their plea for government intervention to save this cultural heritage.