Saras Mela in Kanpur from January 4 to 6
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.
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Rs 3,500 Crore Boost for UP Health Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
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.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
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.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
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.
Gujarat gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
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.
Rs 94 Crore Released for Uttarakhand Rural Bodies
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.
₹127 Crore Released for Tamil Nadu Rural Local Bodies
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 & NABARD Launch XCITE Rural Business Incubation Centre
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.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
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.
Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal
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.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
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.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
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.
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.
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.
Clashes, Bogus Voting Mar Maharashtra Civic Polls Phase 1
First phase of Maharashtra local body polls sees violence & fraud claims. MLA booked, fake Aadhaar cards used. Get the full report on the turbulent election day.
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.
Transgender Voting Rights at Risk in Bengal SIR Process
West Bengal's transgender community faces exclusion from voting rights due to documentation gaps and social stigma during Special Intensive Revision drive. Activists demand inclusive solutions.
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.
Kerala HC Protects Voting Rights of Mental Health Patients
Kerala High Court dismisses plea for separate EVMs for mental health center inmates in 2025 polls, stating mental illness is not a sin and shouldn't deny voting rights. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasizes dignity and inclusion.
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.
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.
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.
BJP Leaders Accused of Double Voting in Bihar Polls
Explosive allegations emerge as BJP leaders face claims of voting twice in Bihar Assembly elections - once in Delhi and again during first phase. Rahul Gandhi demands EC action.
Bihar Phase 1 Elections: Record Turnout, Voter Confusion
Bihar witnesses historic voter participation in Phase 1 assembly elections despite confusion over 'purest' electoral rolls. Key constituencies see massive turnout as political fate hangs in balance.
Buxar voters brave muddy fields to cast votes
Despite challenging terrain and difficult weather conditions, voters in Buxar's remote areas showed extraordinary commitment by trekking through muddy fields to cast their votes in the ongoing elections.
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