ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
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.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces the state will complete providing daytime electricity to all farmers by March 2026. The Kisan Suryodaya Yojana has already benefited 98.66% of villages. Read the full details.
Delhi's free bus travel scheme for women sees over 2 crore monthly rides in 2025. New Pink Saheli Smart Cards to replace tickets soon. Explore the data and impact.
Union Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led app to free drivers from private firms. Launch details, key features, and benefits explained.
Union Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led app to free drivers from private firms. Launching soon, it promises full earnings for drivers and transparent pricing for passengers.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA. The new law increases guaranteed employment to 125 days and changes funding patterns. Explore the key differences.
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
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.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a reduction in cooperative loan interest from 11.5% to 6% for small farmers. Read how the state subsidy will aid agriculture.
Maharashtra sees a massive surge in MGNREGA participation. Rural households in jobs cross 30 lakh, with central funds hitting ₹6,019 crore. Discover the scheme's new GRAM G avatar and its impact.
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.
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Rita Devi's journey from a shy village woman to a successful entrepreneur through fish farming and a self-help group in Fatehpur. Discover how the Rural Livelihoods Mission changed her family's fortunes.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka credits Mahalakshmi scheme for RTC's profit. 255 crore free women's journeys recorded. Govt slashes PF dues, plans 2800 electric buses for Hyderabad.
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
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.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand directs strict action for delays in rooftop solar for SC/ST homes, RDSS, and EV charging projects. Over 1.9 lakh beneficiaries identified.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, saying it strengthens rural job guarantees to 125 days with a ₹1.51 lakh crore fund. Read more.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has revolutionized public procurement, enabling over 11.25 lakh small sellers to secure orders worth Rs 7.44 lakh crore. Discover how this digital platform is boosting MSME growth and transparency.
Haryana govt reveals Rs 116+ crore in PMFBY crop insurance payouts are stuck for 2022-25. Bhiwani district worst affected. Steps taken for digital resolution.
Uttar Pradesh is constructing eight hostels for working women, with most set for completion in 2026. The state has also proposed seven more facilities. Learn about the funding and locations here.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita reveals Rs 8.38 crore aid to 6,572 weavers in Cuttack & Bargarh. Details on training, Mudra loans, GI push & new PM Mitra parks.
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
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.