Maharashtra govt issues revised operational guidelines for Mukhyamantri Baliraja Shet/Panand Raste Yojana to fast-track farm road construction, focusing on accountability and rural connectivity. Learn how this impacts farmers.
MP Som Parkash secures Rs 400 crore for upgrading 1035 km of rural roads in Hoshiarpur. The project aims to boost connectivity and economic growth in the region. Read more about this major infrastructure push.
IIT Patna Director T N Singh highlights the crucial role of civil engineers in building resilient infrastructure. A 12-day training program for 60 RWD engineers aims to enhance rural development.
Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
India's finance ministry unveils a massive 3-year PPP pipeline of 852 projects worth over ₹17 trillion, focusing on highways, energy, and logistics. Get the full breakdown of this strategic push to transform national infrastructure.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
A new Rs 8.5 crore transformer at Masora substation aims to end low-voltage woes for Kondagaon's maize farmers and rural consumers. Read how this upgrade stabilizes the power supply.
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.
A swimming pool at Karnataka's Yadgir district stadium was controversially used for a Rural Development department banquet, drawing sharp criticism for misuse of public sports infrastructure.
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.
E to E Transportation Infrastructure shares debuted at ₹330.60, a 90% premium, marking the first IPO listing of 2026. The SME IPO was subscribed 526 times. Read full details.
Varanasi is constructing India's first national highway tunnel under an active airport runway. The 2.89-km project, costing Rs 250 crore, will enhance road and air connectivity, enabling future runway expansion. Read more.
A flagship government infrastructure project is struggling with significant implementation delays, raising concerns about cost overruns and missed deadlines. Read the full report on the challenges and official response.
After delays, 2026 is the delivery year for Chandigarh Tricity's mega Rs 50,000-crore infrastructure reset. Flyovers, ring roads, metro talks, housing & medical hub in focus. Read the full plan.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal directs departments to expedite NABARD RIDF claims and adopt digital portal for project approvals. Key review focuses on 2025-26 rural infrastructure.
A landmark audit exposes Punjab's sprawling network of 5,541 unregulated carcass dumps, handling 24,000 livestock deaths monthly. The NGT orders urgent environmental intervention. Read the full investigation.
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.
Barwan Kalan in Bihar's Kaimur, known as the 'hamlet of bachelors,' faces isolation due to no roads, water, or power, halting marriages for decades. Read the full story.
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.
Residents of Periyar Nagar in Coimbatore have petitioned the mayor over dilapidated roads, lack of stormwater drains, and dust pollution after two decades of neglect. Will the corporation find funds?
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.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Parliamentary panel flags skewed distribution of medical seats & infrastructure in Telangana. Despite having double the national average of MBBS seats, rural colleges struggle with faculty & resources.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann engages with Sangrur villagers, vows world-class amenities for rural areas, announces Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, and slams Centre for fund delays. Details inside.
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.
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.