Vidarbha to Get 4 Umed Malls for Rural Women SHGs
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's personality rights, ordering fan pages to add disclaimers. The 'Power Star' and Andhra Deputy CM's plea against unauthorized commercial use is upheld.
Shiv Sena and BJP secure multiple uncontested victories in Kalyan-Dombivli and Bhiwandi municipal polls, boosting Mahayuti's prospects ahead of Maharashtra's January 15 elections. Deputy CM Shinde congratulates winners.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
BJP secures an early advantage in Maharashtra municipal elections as two candidates win unopposed in Kalyan-Dombivli. Key political developments ahead of the 2025 polls.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
A head-on collision between a pickup truck and a milk tanker on Kalyan-Nagar highway near Pune claimed two lives and injured 25 farm workers. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
BJP's Rekha Chaudhary elected unopposed in KDMC polls. Alliance tensions lead to resignations. Municipal Commissioner orders criminal action against 28 absentee election staff.
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.
Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and VBA finalise seat-sharing for Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Congress gets 55 seats, NCP(SP) 45, VBA 12. Alliance eyes Mayor's post. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalize seat-sharing for KDMC elections. MNS gets 54 seats, Sena (UBT) 68. Alliance plans joint rally with Raj & Uddhav Thackeray. Read details.
Internal dissent erupts within BJP as seat-sharing with Shinde's Shiv Sena for Kalyan-Dombivli polls leaves many aspirants sidelined. Workers protest, threatening alliance unity. Read the full story.
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.
BJP state president Ravindra Chavan addressed a workers' rally in Kalyan East, urging support for transparent governance in the upcoming KDMC elections. Key civic issues were highlighted.
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.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accuses AAP of power abuse in zila parishad elections, claiming manipulated results. Details on seat counts and allegations inside.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
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.
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.
Goa's rural political pulse will be revealed as counting for Zilla Panchayat polls begins. Results could shape strategy for 2027 assembly elections. 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.
In a major pre-poll setback for MNS, former corporator Manda Patil resigns and joins BJP in Kalyan-Dombivli. Read about the political shift and its impact on upcoming civic elections.
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.