Two New BSRB Branches Approved for Bihar's Supaul & Madhubani
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Category : Search result: rural Karnataka
Karnataka Congress Urges 50% New Faces in Cabinet Reshuffle
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Home Minister Hopes for Political Promotion by 2026
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
Major Karnataka Police Reshuffle: 68 IPS Officers Transferred
Karnataka government announces a major IPS reshuffle, promoting & transferring 68 officers. Bengaluru gets five new DCPs. Get the full list of postings and promotions here.
Rural Karnataka homes exempt from occupancy certificate
Karnataka government exempts 30x40 sqft residential buildings in rural gram panchayat areas from mandatory occupancy certificates. Move aims to ease administrative burden and speed up service connections.
Transgender Empowerment in Rural Karnataka via Livestock Farming
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
Server crash stalls Karnataka's e-Swathu property scheme
A major server outage and technical glitches in Karnataka's new e-Swathu software have slowed the regularisation of over 97 lakh rural properties. Officials promise a fix by mid-January. Read the full story.
Beed Leads Maharashtra in Rural Housing Scheme Success
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.
Over 1,400 Govt RO Units Rusting in Kalyana Karnataka
A shocking 1,438 government RO units lie defunct in Kalyana Karnataka due to poor maintenance, forcing villagers to consume contaminated water. Read about the health crisis and official inaction.
BJP Chief Vijayendra Compares Karnataka to 'Udta Punjab'
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.
First-of-its-kind childcare centre opens in Kalaburagi
Azim Premji Foundation launches a unique childcare centre in Ijeri village, Kalaburagi, for children of agricultural labourers. Plan to open 40 more centres in the region.
Headmaster Funds Educational Tour for 63 Students
BS Raju, a Karnataka headmaster, spent nearly Rs 1 lakh to send 63 students on a 2-day educational tour. His act highlights transformative power of dedicated teachers in government schools.
Shivakumar Recalls Farmer Roots, Proposes Rural School Trips
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, at UAS GKVK's Farmers' Day, proposed structured rural exposure for city students, recalling his own agricultural roots and political journey shaped by a school debate.
SVYM's 'Walk Within' Silent Trek Launched in Dharwad
SVYM's 'Walk Within' journey, a 5-day silent walk through rural Karnataka, commenced in Dharwad. Founder Dr. R Balasubrahmaniam explains it's an inner journey to understand India's villages and traditions. #RuralIndia #SelfDiscovery
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
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.
MGNREGA Averages 48 Work Days, Far Below 125-Day Promise
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.
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.
MLA Ponnanna boosts rural empowerment in Madikeri with key initiatives
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna inaugurated new forest staff quarters and distributed beehives, sewing machines, and digital tools in Madikeri, emphasizing self-reliance and rural development.
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.
2025 Year-End Review: Extreme Weather Wreaks Havoc in Karnataka
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
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.
Karnataka expands mid-day meals to pre-primary, PU students
Karnataka government announces major expansion of mid-day meal scheme to cover pre-primary and Pre-University students, aiming to combat malnutrition and boost learning. New school initiatives also unveiled.
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.
Early Intervention Key for Children with Disabilities: Experts
Former Karnataka Disability Commissioner VS Basavaraj highlights empowering rural mothers to manage children's disabilities for mainstream inclusion. Learn why early support is vital.
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.
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