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The National Panchayat Awards 2025, held in New Delhi, celebrated 42 exemplary Panchayats for their contributions to rural development. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, underscored the importance of women-led governance, as 22 of the honored Panchayats are led by women. The event highlighted key initiatives such
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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park in Belthangady, Karnataka, highlighting the park as a model of women-led social transformation and inclusive development. Lauding SIRI’s efforts in empowering women and creating rural livelihoods, the Vice-President emphasized the institution's role in
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan convened a high-level review meeting following directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at enhancing governance visibility in agriculture and rural development. Key points included emphasizing grievance redressal, utilizing technology like AI, transforming administrative culture, and cooperating with state governments. The meeting also underscored the
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced significant developments for Maharashtra, including the completion of 5 lakh rural houses under PMAY-G and an ₹8,368.50 crore aid for ongoing housing projects. He also approved 35 road projects to enhance rural connectivity. The Vikasit Bharat G-RAM-G Yojana will launch on
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Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, concluded her Sikkim visit by inspecting key development projects and schemes aimed at empowering rural communities, particularly focusing on women and child welfare, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced a new strategy, COSOP 2026-2033, aimed at boosting rural incomes, fortifying resilience, and scaling up sustainable livelihoods. The plan will align with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, focusing on social, economic, and
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Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Kamlesh Paswan, is undertaking a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh to review the progress of key rural development programs. The visit includes meetings with state officials and interactions with community stakeholders to assess the impact of various schemes. Emphasis is placed on women-led
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The Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, is a new legislation designed to enhance rural employment and development in India. The Act guarantees 125 days of unskilled wage employment per year to rural households, aiming to create productive rural assets in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It
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The Government of India announces the VB–G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA starting July 2026, promising 125 days of employment for rural households and allocating a record ₹95,692 crore for the program. Source: Original Link
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On May 10, the Ministry of Rural Development will celebrate 25 years of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) with the launch of PMGSY-IV in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will announce an allocation of ₹18,907 crore for rural connectivity improvements, including 2,117 kilometers
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Odisha on May 1, 2026, to inaugurate the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Rayagada. This initiative involves a package worth Rs. 1,698.04 crore to build 827 roads covering 1,701.84 kilometers, aiming to provide all-weather connectivity to 898 habitations.
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The Ministry of Rural Development has announced the official schedule for the SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the fiscal year 2026-2027. These events are set to take place in Gurugram and New Delhi from October 2026 to February 2027 as part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission.