Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is implementing a number of rural development schemes namely, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Deendayal Upadhayay – Gramin Kaushalya Yojana …
Read More »LAND REFORM AND ACTIONS TO BE INCENTIVISED FOR COMPLETION WITHIN NEXT 3 YEARS
While presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said land-related reforms and actions, both in rural and urban areas, will be incentivized for completion within the next 3 years through appropriate fiscal support. The reforms will cover land …
Read More »Amit Shah reviews the implementation of ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ at a high-level meeting
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the “Vibrant Villages Programme” at a high-level meeting in New Delhi today. During the meeting, the Union Home Minister said that the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed …
Read More »DoT organises workshop on ‘Transforming Rural Landscapes: Designing 5G Intelligent Villages’
The transformative potential of future technologies, such as 5G, to revolutionize life in rural areas, was the focus of a workshop on “Transforming Rural Landscape: Designing 5 G Intelligent Villages” held here today. The Workshop was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which is spearheading these efforts by unlocking …
Read More »New Compact Utility Tractor – can help in socio-economic upliftment of marginal and small farmers
A newly developed compact, affordable and easily maneuverable tractor catering for small and marginal farmers could help them increase agricultural productivity while keeping the cost low. An MSME has planned to set up a manufacturing plant for mass production of tractors for supply to farmers. Marginal and small farmers comprise …
Read More »Government Announces Assistance for 3 Crore Homes under PMAY
Govt of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana since 2015-16 to provide assistance to the eligible rural and urban households for construction of houses with basic amenities. Under PMAY, total total 4.21 Crore houses have been completed for the eligible poor families under the housing schemes in the last …
Read More »New Government’s Farmer-First Policy: First Decision Reflects Commitment
After being sworn in as Prime Minister for the 3rd time, PM Modi Narendra Modi’s signs his first file authorising release of 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi. This will benefits 9.3 crore farmers and distribute around Rs 20,000 crores. After signing the file, PM Modi said “Ours is a …
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