Rural development focuses on improving the living standards of people in rural areas. It aims to enhance agriculture, infrastructure, and education. Access to healthcare and clean water is crucial. Sustainable practices are encouraged to protect the environment. Government schemes often support these initiatives. Community participation is vital for success. Overall, rural development fosters economic growth and social equity in rural regions.
The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, popularly called the VB–GRAMG Act, has triggered an intense debate on the future of India’s rural...
India has dismantled one of the world’s largest rights-based public employment programmes and replaced it with a fundamentally different framework. The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission...
The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, has...
Public debate on welfare reform is both inevitable and desirable, especially when it concerns a flagship employment guarantee that has shaped rural livelihoods for over a decade. The...
Definition and Concept Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are small, informal groups primarily composed of women. These groups are formed to achieve common goals, often related to savings, credit, and...
Definition and Importance Village life in India encompasses the social, economic, and cultural practices of rural communities. Approximately 69% of India's population resides in rural areas, making village...
The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 is a landmark census in India. It is the first comprehensive survey of households across rural and urban areas. The census aimed...
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank have initiated project aimed at enhancing water security in Meghalaya. The project involves a $50 million loan to construct...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) has launched an initiative to streamline the generation of Farmer IDs. This programme is part of a broader effort to...
The World Bank's recent study titled Jobs at Your Doorsteps marks important opportunities for school-based skilling in India. Released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Labour...
