The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
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.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath unveils an ambitious roadmap of seven key missions, including Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, to be executed by March 2026, marking a new era for India's space exploration.
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
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.
Significant progress in India's rural water supply: 82% households now have tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the government's clean water initiative.
Karnataka government requests ₹5,300 crore from Centre to complete Jal Jeevan Mission works, aiming to provide tap water connections to 25 lakh households by 2024.
Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela 2025 in Sangrur empowers homemakers like Mamta Rani, whose self-help group's turnover surged from ₹20,000 to over ₹2 lakh. Discover how government schemes fuel rural entrepreneurship.
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning begins streaming on Paramount+ from December 4. Discover the star cast, plot details and global box office success.
Seven Indian states impose Rs 129 crore penalties in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities. Gujarat leads with Rs 120 crore fine. PM Modi orders zero tolerance for violations in rural water scheme.
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.
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.
Union Minister V Somanna criticizes Karnataka government for not releasing matching grants for Jal Jeevan Mission. Discover why the state missed the 100% rural tap water target despite central support.
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
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.
ISRO prepares four Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan's 2027 mission, learning from Axiom-4 experience. Discover India's historic space journey details.
Himachal's Kinnaur district receives major development push with Rs 28.49 crore projects focusing on rural infrastructure, water supply, and tribal welfare initiatives.
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.
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.
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
Blue Origin achieves historic reusable rocket landing with New Glenn, deploying NASA's Mars-bound Escapade mission. A major milestone in India's growing space technology interest.
After Chandrayaan-3's success, Isro chairman reveals plans for Venus and Mars landers. Gaganyaan mission is 90% complete, with new tests successful. Discover India's ambitious space roadmap.
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
ICAR adopts Nongspung A village as Northeast India's first model poultry cluster to boost rural livelihoods through scientific farming. Discover how this initiative creates sustainable income.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Blue Origin postpones NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission launch from Florida due to bad weather. New launch date pending favorable conditions. Read latest updates.
IIT Hyderabad establishes a groundbreaking Skill Development Centre focused on empowering rural youth through cutting-edge training, innovation programs, and industry partnerships to bridge the skills gap.
India's largest collaborative livelihoods convening, Charcha 2025, returns to Delhi for its sixth edition, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and sector leaders to shape the future of work and employment.
Uttar Pradesh's rural art and craft fairs witness remarkable success with ₹4.20 crore revenue, showcasing 28% growth and boosting local artisans' livelihoods across the state.