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Maharashtra received a significant push towards rural development as Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released ₹8,368.50 crore for PMAY-G during a high-profile event in Satara. The Friday...
Jammu and Kashmir receives a massive infrastructure boost with ₹8,000 crore worth of road projects greenlit under PMGSY-IV, announced by the Rural Development Ministry. This move promises to bridge...
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicked off pre-budget preparations with a series of focused meetings at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday. Targeting the 2026-27 fiscal blueprint, she consulted...
New Delhi marked a significant step for rural empowerment as the Union Government disbursed more than ₹1,133 crore on Friday under the 15th Finance Commission awards. The funds target Panchayati Raj...
New Delhi's latest infrastructure milestone: The Union Government has approved over 10,000 km of rural roads under PMGSY-IV, a flagship scheme revitalizing connectivity in far-flung areas. The Rural...
In the Gourela Pendra Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh, the villagers of Jodatalaab and Ghoghadbara have replicated the feat of Dashrath Manjhi, the 'Mountain Man', by carving a new road through a...
A high-level bridge and approach road will be constructed on the Kokia River, situated on the Bhalumunda to Kejurgarh route in Jashpur district, at an approximate cost of 3.32 crore rupees. This...
A high-level bridge and approach road will be constructed on the Kokia River on the Bhalumunda to Khejurgat road in Jashpur district, at a cost of approximately 3.32 crores. This project aims to...
A meeting was held on September 6th in the meeting hall of the Zilla Panchayat Surajpur to review the progress and completion of departmental schemes. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, a...
The Chhattisgarh government has approved the construction of 166 'Mahtari Sadan' (Mothers' Houses) across the state. The initiative aims to empower rural women, foster self-reliance, and promote...
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually inaugurated the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav program held in Tilsiwan, Surajpur district, and launched development projects worth over 211 crore rupees. He also...
The Maternity Vandan Yojana, initiated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is reshaping the lives of women in Chhattisgarh. The program aims to empower women economically, improve their health and...
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized that providing banking facilities in the remote rural areas of the state and district is a priority for the government, aiming to make financial services...
The Chhattisgarh government is actively working to integrate every family in the remote, Naxal-affected forests into the mainstream of development. Under a special project, approximately three...
The Chhattisgarh government has revised the limits for discounts offered under the Half Electricity Bill scheme. Instead of a discount on up to 400 units of electricity consumed monthly, the scheme...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, disbursing over 20,500 crore rupees directly to the accounts of more than 9.7 crore farmers across India via...
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the inaugural of a three-day basic/orientation training program for newly elected Zila Panchayat Presidents and Vice-Presidents at the Thakur Pyarelal State...
A meeting of the Telecom Advisory Committee was held in Raipur on Saturday, chaired by Raipur Lok Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal. Discussions centered on BSNL's current services,...
Governor Raman Deka conducted a review meeting in Godbahal, Pithora, focusing on the progress of development projects and government schemes. He stressed the importance of accelerating work and...
The district administration in Pendra has taken strict action regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). Secretary Rajkumar Sharma of Tendumuda Gram Panchayat...
The district administration in Pendra has taken stern action regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). Secretary Rajkumar Sharma of Tendumuda Gram Panchayat has...
The district administration in Pendra has taken strict action regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana) in the Pendra development block. Secretary Rajkumar...
The District Administration in Pendra has taken stern action regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). Secretary Rajkumar Sharma of Tendumuda Gram Panchayat has...
The district administration in Pendra has taken stern action regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana) in the Pendra development block. Secretary Rajkumar Sharma...
The district administration in Pendra has taken strict action concerning the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). Secretary Rajkumar Sharma of Tendumuda Gram Panchayat...
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is returning from a Delhi visit and will be in Raipur today. He is scheduled to arrive at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur at 8:45 AM. Following his...
Chaudhary Charan Singh’s journey from a village in western Uttar Pradesh to the nation’s highest office remains one of India’s most inspiring political stories. Rooted in Jat farming traditions and a...
In a series of development events in Gandhinagar district, Amit Shah commissioned a modern gram panchayat building in Kalol and dedicated a new primary school in Motibhoyan village. The Home Minister...
Gujarat's push towards sustainable rural energy has reached a milestone with 665 biogas plants now functional for tribal families near the Statue of Unity. This government-backed drive targets 1,000...
Srinagar gears up for a landmark infrastructure push as Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-4 Batch-2. The initiative will add 330 roads covering 1,600 km, connecting 363...
India marked National Panchayati Raj Day on Friday with widespread festivities, as prominent leaders showered greetings and reaffirmed commitments to grassroots democracy. Union Home Minister Amit...
Rajasthan's Barmer district witnessed a game-changing moment as Sundra village, perched on the Indo-Pak border, welcomed Narmada water into homes via pipelines— a first in 77 years of independence....
Smiles are back on the faces of Hazaribagh's farmers, courtesy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. The recent 22nd installment of Rs 2,000 has hit bank accounts across...
In a stirring address on International Women's Day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan described Tripura's self-help group women as the unsung heroes driving rural transformation. At the Hapnia...
Pune's Maval region witnessed an emotional ceremony on March 1 as the Gurukul School in Adhale village installed a statue of Maharashtra's beloved late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The event,...
Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath is scripting a new chapter in rural women's empowerment. The National Rural Livelihood Mission, previously limited to a handful of blocks, has exploded in...
In a fiery exchange at the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly's ongoing budget session, Rural Development Minister Deepika Pandey Singh defended her department's grants amid opposition onslaughts. The...
On February 27, Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan paid profound respects to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh at the Vice President's Bhavan, marking the social icon's death anniversary with deep...
On the solemn occasion of Rashtra Rishi Nanaji Deshmukh's death anniversary, February 27 marked a wave of heartfelt tributes from India's leading politicians. Union Home Minister Amit Shah...
Raipur, February 15 – Amid the rugged landscapes of Chhattisgarh's insurgency-prone Mohla block, Mohbhata village farmer Chintaram Naik is scripting a success story. Under the central government's...
In a major boost to Maharashtra's development agenda, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on February 12 announced new partnerships with Tata Trusts and Naam Foundation. At the Sahyadri Guest House...
In a significant stride towards universal maternal and child health coverage, Gujarat has onboarded more than 514,000 new individuals into Anganwadi schemes via a three-month special campaign from...
JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar has lavished praise on Bihar's recent budget, crediting it with a dramatic overhaul of rural life under Nitish Kumar. Speaking to media, he outlined transformative...
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a seasoned leader in agriculture and rural development, is set to descend on Chhattisgarh this Saturday, January 31, for an action-packed day of farmer...
At the annual NCC-PM rally in Delhi's Kariappa Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set aside celebrations to honor a fallen comrade. The shocking plane crash in Maharashtra claimed the life...
Tensions flared in Parliament as Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, dodged referencing the 'Jee Ram Jee' scheme by name, prompting a fierce rebuttal from NDA allies. BJP's Prem Shukla...
Haryana's administration has unlocked ₹893 crore in funding, channeling resources straight to its farmers and women in a bold welfare push. Breaking down the package, ₹638 crore flows into crop...
IIT Madras is spearheading a major research effort alongside universities and international partners to measure the profound changes brought by tap water in rural households. The Jal Jeevan Mission's...
Bihar's political heavyweight and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has greenlit the Samriddhi Yatra, a statewide prosperity drive commencing on January 16. With explicit directives now in the hands of...
Uttar Pradesh's political landscape is buzzing with Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's ambitious 'Jai Ram Ji' blueprint for rural transformation. In a fiery address, he vowed to overhaul...
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned Rs 227.73 crore to fuel a slew of development projects, marking a significant stride in the state's progress. The decision, revealed...
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated 51 Mahtari Sadans across the state from Kareli Badi village in the Magarlod development block of Dhamtari district. CM Sai highlighted the Mahtari Sadan...
Madhya Pradesh has launched a significant initiative to promote environmental conservation and empower women through the 'Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam' (A Garden in the Name of Mother) campaign. The state...
The Bihar government has announced a significant initiative aimed at empowering women. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, providing financial assistance...
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is launching the Aadi Karmayogi campaign to empower tribal communities in India. This initiative aims to uplift the vast tribal population by creating a cadre of over 2...
The Chhattisgarh government is undertaking a significant project to construct approximately 3,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to assist families impacted by Naxal violence and...
Devendra Fadnavis has been instrumental in ushering in a new era of development across Maharashtra. His leadership, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, has propelled the state to the...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) in Anand, Gujarat. The event on July 5th will include the 'Bhoomi Pujan' and the...
A state-level felicitation event will be held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on July 4, 2025, at 3 PM. The event will be attended by 4,876 newly elected Sarpanchs and 600 members from...
The Bihar cabinet has approved a policy to provide accommodation for women government servants near their place of posting. This decision, benefiting teachers, constables, and other female government...
In the Indian state of Bihar, a woman known as the 'Mushroom Lady' has transformed her life and the lives of many others. Hailing from the village of Tilkari in the Munger district, Beena Devi is a...
The Bihar government has launched a major initiative to connect villages with cities and strengthen rural infrastructure. Under the ambitious Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, led by Chief Minister...
A national conference focusing on the comprehensive development of districts commenced at the Hotel Taj City Centre in Patna. The event, a collaborative effort of the Department of Administrative...
With the assistance of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Bihar is nearing the completion of an extensive network of rural roads and bridges. The construction of these...
The Bihar government, under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is taking significant and long-term steps to maintain groundwater levels. The Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign, implemented by the Panchayati Raj...
The Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Bihar is set to organize a discussion on August 5th focusing on nursery creation and intensive afforestation as part of the Jal Jeevan...
A debriefing session was organized by the Jeevika, Rural Development Department of the Bihar government at the Secretariat building in Patna. This session was held under the Immersion and Learning...
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has consistently emphasized empowering women and making them agents of social change in the state. The Panchayati Raj Department plays a crucial role in realizing this...
The Bihar government is making strides in providing self-employment opportunities to its youth. Through the Chief Minister's Gram Parivahan Yojana, the future of young people in the state's remote...
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has launched a new initiative to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's dream of Gram Swaraj (village self-rule). Kumar Ravi, Secretary of the Building Construction Department,...
A special orientation and training program was held at Gyan Bhawan in Patna for junior engineers and technical supervisors to further strengthen the quality of bridge construction in Bihar and...
The Union Government marked a significant step forward in decentralizing power by releasing over ₹1,789 crore in untied grants to rural local bodies in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh,...
In a major effort to foster a culture of excellence and innovation at the local level, Chief Minister Hemant Soren distributed incentive awards worth crores to various panchayats across the Southern...
In a powerful address in Ranchi, Minister Deepika Pandey Singh proclaimed MGNREGA the vital spine supporting Jharkhand's rural existence. Addressing a gathering focused on celebrating top-performing...
A new era of aquaculture has dawned at the Latratu Dam with the successful launch of cage fish farming. This innovative initiative is poised to generate significant employment opportunities for the...
A prominent tribal rights organization has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Jharkhand government's prolonged delay in implementing the PESA (Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act)...
A prominent tribal and indigenous rights organization has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Jharkhand government's prolonged delay in implementing the PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled...
A 'Janata Darbar' was held at the District Collectorate in Simdega, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kanchan Singh. The event provided a platform for residents from urban and remote rural areas...
In a significant housing initiative, 109 families in Torpa block have officially moved into their newly constructed homes. The milestone event saw the ceremonial handover of keys and certificates to...
A strong retort has been issued by BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu in response to Chief Minister Hemant Soren's controversial 'ox' statement. Sahu emphasized that the individual referred to...
Residents have halted construction activities for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) on government-owned land, citing local concerns. The project, aimed at providing affordable housing, has been...
Residents have intervened in the construction of homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), citing concerns over land ownership. The project, aimed at providing affordable housing, has been...
Ahead of the auspicious Chhath Puja festival, beneficiaries of Bihar's 'Manjhi' scheme are set to receive a significant financial boost. The government has announced that two months' worth of...
In a significant move to enhance access to clean drinking water in the rural areas of West Singhbhum, five newly constructed solar water towers were inaugurated on Saturday. These installations are...
Amidst the simplicity of his ancestral village of Nemra, Chief Minister Hemant Soren is currently navigating the dual responsibilities of honoring his late father, Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, through...
The Jharkhand government is consistently working towards rural development. Plans are being implemented and executed at the ground level in rural areas. Numerous schemes are underway to promote...
Om Prakash Sahu, a resident of Kumhari village in Gumla, Jharkhand, has been lauded by the Prime Minister for his remarkable transformation. Leaving behind a life of violence, Sahu embraced fish...
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Deepika Singh Pandey, reviewed the progress and implementation of the department's work plans at Project Bhawan. The minister emphasized the need to...
Surajpur buzzed with excitement as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai arrived unannounced at the home of Kali Charan in Manpur. This pucca house, constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas...