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.
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.
Woven Whispers marked National Saree Day with a vibrant textile exhibition at Delhi's National Crafts Museum, highlighting India's diverse weaving heritage and craftsmanship. Explore the celebration of tradition!
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.
A group of women from Sangrur, led by 70-year-old Baldev Kaur, is captivating visitors at Chandigarh's National Crafts Mela. They've turned a pastime into a thriving unit, reviving traditional crafts like ghagras and parandis, and finding identity through
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.
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held from Jan 31 to Feb 15, 2026. Egypt is the partner nation; UP & Meghalaya are theme states. Explore crafts, culture & cuisine.
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.
The 10-day Khadi Mahotsav-2025 in Lucknow concluded with record sales of Rs 3.2 crore, a 42% surge. Discover how traditional crafts are winning over modern consumers.
Jaipur's Unity Mall near airport progresses with Rs 200 crore funding. Showcasing indigenous products from each district, completion expected by January 2027. Read more about this landmark project.
Discover how non-consumers can help preserve India's living craft heritage. Learn practical ways to support artisans and sustain traditional crafts as relevant ecosystems.
The 32nd National Handicrafts Fair in Prayagraj bans plastic, features 156 stalls across 20 states. Visitors urged to bring jute bags. Entry fee ₹30. Dec 1-10.
Artist Vinay Sharma's vintage installation at Chandigarh's National Crafts Mela transports visitors through time with 300 radios, historic cameras & telephones. Experience the nostalgia!
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.
Discover how Bhuj's traditional textile artisans are preserving heritage crafts while building sustainable livelihoods through innovative community initiatives.
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.
Jamshedpur's Samvaad 2025 brings together 2,500 participants from 153 tribes across India for a five-day celebration of tribal culture, heritage, and dialogue. Experience tribal crafts, healing practices, and performances from November 15-19 at Gopal Maid
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.
Discover Gomi Teni, the historic cotton saree from 12th century Karnataka villages, traditionally gifted to expectant mothers as a symbol of fertility and faith. Explore this unique handloom heritage.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Punjab Agricultural University's youth festival showcased rich Punjabi idioms, traditional crafts, and cultural heritage. Students demonstrated exceptional talent in rural artistry while staying connected to their roots.
Discover 6 unique Indian textiles that make perfect travel souvenirs. From GI-tagged Naga shawls to reversible Narayanpet weaves, own a piece of living heritage.