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The newly inaugurated projects include a public park, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purifier system, and newly renovated buildings for a health sub-centre, and self-help group meeting hall. Hyderabad, 13 January 2025: Amazon Web Services (AWS) India* today announced the completion of community development initiatives in Meerkhanpet, Kandukur Mandal[1], part of Rangareddy district in …

At Stall 59 of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, the inspiring journey of Mangal Leima Self-Help Group (SHG) unfolds-a venture rooted in Khangabok village, Manipur. Founded in 2014 by Laishram Sharmila Devi, this initiative started modestly with a handful of women and has since grown to empower over 4,000 women …

Their journey also highlights the role that initiatives like the Millionaire Farmer Development Programme (MFDP) play in strengthening India’s agricultural sector India’s agriculture sector supports the livelihoods of approximately 42.3 percent of the population and contributes 18.2 per cent to the nation’s GDP, according to The Economic Survey 2023-24. In …

In the drought-scorched fields of Kesaramadu Gram Panchayat, Tumkur, Karnataka, hope flows anew. Powered by The Art of Living Social Projects in partnership with Wipro, the JalTara Recharge Structures Project is transforming the lives of farmers and rewriting the story of water scarcity in rural India. Prasana Prabhu, Chairman, The …

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, these rural achievers exemplify how a rooted support system can nurture microenterprises A World Bank report published this year, advised India to assign a specific priority sector tag to women-led rural enterprises. The report says it will facilitate easier access to credit, accelerate the growth of …

The project aims to uplift 800 small and marginal tribal farmers from 8 villages in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. Aims to double the baseline income of farmers through high-value crop cultivation. A women-run pulses unit, managed by local SHGs, will foster economic independence and leadership. Allied activities initiatives such as …

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around Rs 23,300 crore in Washim, Maharashtra today. The initiatives include disbursing the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, launching the 5th installment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, the dedication …

Our Republic’s 75th year is, in many ways, a historic milestone in the nation’s journey. On2nd October, 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will organize Special Gram Sabhas across 750 Gram Panchayats to mark Gandhi Jayanti and the 75th anniversary of India’s Republic. This year’s Gram Sabhas take on special …

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with total outlay of Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore) for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities, by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority …

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 …