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Bagalkot Horticulture University in Rs 50 Cr Fund Crisis

Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.

Jewar's 46 Govt Schools to Get Digital Libraries by 2026

4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.

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.

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.

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.

UP Teen Creates Robot Teacher for Rural Students

Meet 17-year-old Harshit Sharma from Uttar Pradesh who built Sophie, an AI-powered robot teacher to revolutionize education in rural India. Discover how this innovation is changing classrooms.

Finnish Education Model Revolutionizes Punjab Schools

Punjab's rural schools are embracing Finland's happiness-first education approach through teacher training programs, replacing rote learning with play-based methods and outdoor activities that boost student engagement and creativity.

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.

Harvard's Grade Inflation: 60% Students Get A's

Harvard's internal report reveals alarming grade inflation with 60% students receiving A's. Discover how this trend affects education standards nationwide and proposed solutions.

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.

25 Million Pakistani Children Denied Education

A shocking government report reveals over 25 million children in Pakistan are out of school, with 20 million never having attended. Urgent action is needed to address this educational emergency.

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