Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on November 7, 2025. The visit aims to review agricultural and rural development schemes, interact with farmers, and assess flood-affected areas. The itinerary includes inspections of infrastructure, crop damage, and welfare projects,
Rural Development
The Department of Rural Development successfully completed the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0) from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign focused on addressing various pending matters, including MP references, public grievances, and inter-ministerial consultations. Key achievements included 100% completion of cleanliness campaigns and
Finance Commission
The Union Government has released over ₹444 crores under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha for the financial year 2025-26. This includes ₹342.5964 crores as the second installment of Untied Grants for various Panchayati Raj Institutions and ₹101.7815 crores from the withheld portion
Cleanliness Campaign
The Department of Rural Development has initiated Special Campaign 5.0 to enhance cleanliness and expedite the resolution of pending matters. The campaign has achieved significant progress in its first 15 days, including the completion of three cleanliness drives and a commitment to clear pending matters by October 31, 2025.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). He emphasized the need to accelerate rural development, particularly in the Northeast and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas. The meeting discussed plans for the 25th
Panchayati Raj
The Government of India has released ₹680.71 crores as the first instalment of Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for Rural Local Bodies in West Bengal for the financial year 2025-26. This funding supports 3,224 Gram Panchayats, 335 Block Panchayats, and 21 Zilla Parishads, emphasizing the government&
Andhra Pradesh
The Union Government has disbursed ₹410.76 crores as the first installment of Untied Grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the financial year 2025-26 to Rural Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh. This funding will support 13 District Panchayats, 650 Block Panchayats, and over 13,000 Gram Panchayats, focusing on
Farmer empowerment
The Government of India is focusing on empowering farmers through skill development and training as a key part of its agricultural strategy. With a significant portion of the population dependent on agriculture, initiatives like Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), and various skill training programs aim to
Water Security
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chandrakant Raghunath Patil launched the National Initiative on Water Security, mandating a portion of MGNREGA funds for water conservation. In over-exploited blocks, 65% of funds will be allocated for water-related works, while 40% in semi-critical blocks and at least 30% in others. This initiative
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog organized a National Seminar on 'Global Aspirations, Local Foundations: Scaling Women-Led Startups from Rural India' on September 24, 2025. The event focused on strategies to enhance women-led startups in rural areas, emphasizing the need for support systems, access to financing, and digital platforms. Key discussions included
PMAY-G
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) aims to provide housing for all in rural India, with a target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029. As of August 2025, 2.82 crore houses have been completed, generating 568 crore person-days of employment. The scheme emphasizes technology-driven transparency and integrates with
Day-NRLM
The Ministry of Rural Development has signed five MoUs with the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and four National Resource Organizations to enhance interventions under the DAY-NRLM in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana. The MoUs aim to build capacities, promote digital innovations, and strengthen community institutions,