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.
Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, has gained recognition from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as part of its Best Tourism Village Upgrade programme. This...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained prominence in India since the Companies Act 2013 mandated it. The act requires companies to allocate a portion of their profits towards...
The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) has initiated funding for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in various states, including Haryana, Tripura, and Mizoram, during the financial year 2024–25. This...
The Internal Audit Wing (IAW) of the Ministry of Rural Development has revealed financial discrepancies in the implementation of various rural development schemes for the financial year 2023-24....
The Government of India launched the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, aimed at empowering Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing them with drones for agricultural services. With a...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) initiated the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project, targeting the enhancement of digital accessibility in rural India. The pilot...
Recently, the Government of India has taken strides to bolster rural infrastructure in the North-Eastern region, particularly in Nagaland. The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a new...
In October 2024, the Government of India announced advancements in rural road infrastructure for the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland. This initiative, sanctioned by the Ministry of...
In October 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in India, in partnership with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched a...
In recent years has witnessed a notable resurgence in agricultural dependence among rural households. The All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey for 2021-22 reveals that 57% of rural...
