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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …