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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh establishes a Centre of Excellence for Telemedicine at KGMU to enhance eSanjeevani 2.0 services. Funded by BMGF, it will train doctors and improve remote consultations for villages. Discover how this initiative bridges the healthcare gap.
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.
HMEL Guru Gobind Singh Refinery partners with AIIMS Bathinda to launch mobile medical units & telemedicine, bringing doorstep healthcare to 1.5 lakh rural residents. Discover how this initiative transforms rural healthcare access.
Chief Minister Health Fair provided free checkups, medicines & specialist consultations to thousands across urban & rural primary health centres. Learn about the key health initiatives.
MP Dr C N Manjunath calls for raising Ayushman Bharat's annual coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. He also highlights the critical shortage of doctors in rural India. Read more.
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.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
Five lives lost to snake bites in Nagpur's rural areas last month. Poor awareness & reliance on traditional healers blamed. Experts urge immediate medical care & preventive steps.
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.
India's healthcare sector recorded $21.5 billion in transactions from FY19-25, growing at 13% annually. Discover the drivers and investor confidence behind this boom.
India makes significant HIV awareness gains in rural areas, but social stigma remains major barrier to testing and treatment. Learn how health workers fight misconceptions.
Vizag researchers validate AI platform that diagnoses respiratory diseases from cough sounds with 97.27% sensitivity. Promising solution for rural healthcare screening.
Nagpur orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary presents HEATCO, a revolutionary osteoporosis tele-consultation model, at global forums in Paris and Sweden, earning international recognition.
Meet Sulagatthi Eeramma, the 103-year-old midwife from Karnataka who brought 13,000 babies into the world when hospitals were distant dreams. Her remarkable journey spans over 50 years of service.
Punjab government announces empanelment of 300 private specialist doctors to address critical shortage in government hospitals. Learn how this initiative will improve healthcare access.
Max Healthcare strengthens its strategic partnership with Progressive Infotech and Workelevate to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare services across India.
Asian Development Bank approves $398.8 million loan to upgrade three medical college hospitals in Assam, transforming healthcare infrastructure and creating centers of excellence.
India's infrastructure sector delivers stellar 82.8% returns over 3 years, more than double Nifty 50's performance. Discover why experts predict a multi-year infra super-cycle and investment opportunities.
A 1970s-era rural dispensary in Alamgir village struggles with crumbling infrastructure and medicine shortages while adjacent Ayushman centre thrives. Locals demand urgent government action.
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.
Samrala launches three new health clinics in rural areas, providing accessible healthcare services to underserved communities. Learn about this healthcare initiative.
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 the Yogi government is revolutionizing Uttar Pradesh's health system with modern facilities, rural expansion, and free dialysis for the poor. Explore the state's healthcare journey.
India's drug regulator moves to end license-free cough syrup sales in villages after DEG contamination killed 24 children. New rules aim to strengthen rural drug safety.