Women's Empowerment
The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission hosted the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' to honor women-led self-help groups, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizing women's role as 'real change makers.' The event recognized the success of various initiatives aimed at empowering rural women, showcasing
Integrated Aqua Park
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, announced a ₹100-crore proposal for an Integrated Aqua Park in Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSY Phase-II. This initiative aims to enhance the fisheries ecosystem in the region, which has seen significant growth in milk and fish production.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the convocation ceremony at SKUAST-K, where 5,250 students will receive degrees.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The
PACS
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, addressed the inaugural session of the National Workshop on Emerging Technologies in PACS in New Delhi. The workshop highlighted the benefits of PACS in rural India, with a 42% increase in beneficiaries from short-term credit lending. The Ministry aims to
Rural Development
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through structured skilling, entrepreneurship development, and market-aligned livelihood interventions. This initiative aims to transform rural women into confident entrepreneurs and is
DAY-NRLM
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organized a brainstorming session in New Delhi to enhance the ease of doing business for Self-Help Group (SHG) members. Experts from various sectors discussed challenges and strategies to empower SHG members, emphasizing the need for digital literacy, quality assurance, and stronger
NIXI
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) marks its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role in providing a resilient internet infrastructure that supports various sectors including banking, healthcare, and education. With 77 internet exchange points across the country, NIXI ensures faster and safer internet access, crucial for rural development and e-Governance.
Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Chandrasekhar Pemmasani emphasized the importance of empowered rural communities for achieving a developed India during the Regional Rural Workshop in Goa. He highlighted the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin, which aims to provide 4.95 crore houses by 2029, and the convergence of this