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.
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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.
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.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
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.
Rural Economy Fuels Mutual Fund Expansion in India
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.
Gujarat student wins National Rural IT Quiz 2025
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.
Jharkhand's Sisal Bio-Ethanol Success at Trade Fair
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
Rural India's Q2 Growth Hits 8-Quarter Low at 2.8%
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.
Karnataka MGNREGA workers face declining work days
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.
MGNREGA Study Shows 50% Employment Shortfall in Karnataka
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.
New Aroma Mission Unit Inaugurated in Meghalaya Village
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
India's Rural Foundation: Forgotten Majority's Struggle
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Meghalaya Village Becomes NE's First Poultry Cluster Model
ICAR adopts Nongspung A village as Northeast India's first model poultry cluster to boost rural livelihoods through scientific farming. Discover how this initiative creates sustainable income.
552 Karnataka Homes to Receive Electricity Connection
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
IIT Hyderabad Skill Centre Empowers Rural Youth
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.
Charcha 2025: India's Premier Livelihoods Summit in Delhi
India's largest collaborative livelihoods convening, Charcha 2025, returns to Delhi for its sixth edition, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and sector leaders to shape the future of work and employment.
UP Mati Kala Fairs earn ₹4.20 cr, up 28%
Uttar Pradesh's rural art and craft fairs witness remarkable success with ₹4.20 crore revenue, showcasing 28% growth and boosting local artisans' livelihoods across the state.
Farmer's son wins karate gold, qualifies for state championship
Rising karate star Lovepreet Singh from Jalandhar's Bhulla village wins district gold medal, qualifies for Punjab State Championship against all odds.
Tamil Nadu's grassroots sanitation revolution changes lives
Discover how community-driven initiatives in Tamil Nadu are tackling sanitation challenges through innovative local solutions and creating sustainable change.
Lohardaga's Panchayati Raj Initiative Transforms Rural Areas
Discover how Lohardaga's innovative 'Panchayait Kar Goith' program is revolutionizing rural development through active Panchayati Raj participation, bringing real change to Jharkhand's villages.
Farmer protests with buffalo carcass over insurance delay
A Maharashtra farmer's shocking protest with dead buffalo highlights rural insurance crisis. Read how banking delays are crushing India's agricultural community.
Two-Wheelers to Outperform Passenger Vehicles: Report
India's two-wheeler sector is poised for stronger growth than passenger vehicles in the remainder of the fiscal year, driven by improving rural demand and favorable economic factors, according to PhillipCapital analysis.
Karnataka's ₹75L Grant for Awardees' Birthplaces
Karnataka's Rural Development Ministry launches special funding initiative to develop and preserve the birthplaces of literary giants and national award recipients across the state.
FMCG Giants Target Digital-Savvy Rural India Markets
India's FMCG sector witnesses unprecedented digital adoption in rural areas, prompting major companies to accelerate expansion strategies and tap into the growing purchasing power of hinterland consumers.
Bihar's Power Revolution: Lanterns to 24x7 Electricity
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar charts the state's remarkable journey from darkness to 24/7 electricity, highlighting unprecedented power sector transformation and infrastructure development.
Bokaro Steel Plant's Agri-Steel Revolutionizes Farming
SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant pioneers revolutionary agricultural steel products designed to enhance farming infrastructure and reduce maintenance costs for Indian farmers.
Aadhaar eKYC blocks 3.8L Andhra MGNREGA workers
Exclusive report reveals how Aadhaar eKYC requirements are blocking nearly 3.8 lakh workers from MGNREGA employment in Andhra Pradesh, causing a significant decline in rural job opportunities.
India's Climate Policy: Protecting Farmers in Green Transition
As India advances its climate goals, a critical question emerges: how to ensure farmers aren't left behind in the green transition. This analysis explores the delicate balance between environmental targets and agricultural livelihoods.
Kerala ASHA Workers Call Off Strike After Govt Deal
After prolonged protests, Kerala's ASHA workers have reached a landmark agreement with the state government, securing better wages and benefits. The breakthrough comes as a relief to the state's rural healthcare system.
Maruti Suzuki Sees Small Car Demand Revival, Growth Continues
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki reports strong small car demand recovery with 4-5% growth in entry-level segment, signaling positive shift in consumer sentiment and rural market revival.
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