Vidarbha to Get 4 Umed Malls for Rural Women SHGs
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.
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.
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.
The long-awaited bridge on Jandiala Guru road in Amritsar is finally nearing completion, with officials targeting a June 2025 deadline. This crucial infrastructure project promises to ease traffic and improve connectivity for residents. Read more about th
A new two-way Bailey bridge over Kestopur canal at Golaghata will improve connectivity between Salt Lake and VIP Road, reducing congestion at key junctions. Expected to open by end-January.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,526.2 crore project to upgrade 243 km Mohana-Koraput NH-326 stretch. To boost safety, cut travel time & enhance regional connectivity in tribal districts.
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.
VMRDA greenlights funds for a detailed report on a 90-km access-controlled semi ring road from Rambilli to Bhogapuram. The project aims to decongest traffic and boost regional connectivity. Read more.
Residents of Chennai's Pattabiram face daily commute nightmares due to severely reduced bus services, forcing reliance on trains and risky bike rides. Learn about the community's struggle and official responses.
China inaugurates the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, a record-breaking engineering feat that slashes travel time across the Tianshan mountains and boosts Belt and Road connectivity. Read more.
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, the Bogibeel Bridge, completes seven years since its inauguration by PM Modi. Discover how this 4.94-km engineering marvel over the Brahmaputra has revolutionized connectivity and trade in the Northeast.
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.
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.
Your complete guide to reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport via road, rail, metro, and water transport. Plan your journey with detailed routes and options.
Delhi Transport Corporation plans two new bus routes to improve last-mile connectivity to metro stations. The proposal aims to bridge gaps in public transport.
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.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 1,216 PMGSY roads in Merta, marking 25 years of the rural connectivity scheme that has transformed over 15,983 villages in Rajasthan. Read more about this milestone.
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.
Heavy snowfall has blocked the Mughal Road and Sinthan Pass, crucial alternative routes to Kashmir Valley. Authorities are working to restore connectivity. Read the latest updates.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.