Jal Jeevan Mission – Providing Safe Drinking Water to Rural India for Sustainable Development The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is an ambitious initiative undertaken by the Government of India to ensure the availability of safe drinking water to every rural household in the country. Launched on May 17th, 2023, the mission aims to address the…
India Celebrates 24th April as National Panchayati Raj Day India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day every year on 24th April to mark the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj, a system of rural local self-governance in India. The day aims to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and contributions made…
Svamitva Scheme: Digitizing Land Records for Rural India The Indian government has launched a new scheme called the ‘Svamitva Yojana’ to digitize land records and provide financial security to rural landowners. The scheme was announced on National Panchayati Raj Day, which is celebrated on April 24th every year. The Svamitva Scheme aims to map rural…
Jharkhand’s Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, Jagarnath Mahto, passed away on 6th April 2023 due to a heart attack. He was 52 years old. Mahto was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, but unfortunately, he could not survive. Jagarnath Mahto was elected as the MLA from Dumri constituency…
Odisha government announces Rs 500 crore livelihood scheme for tribals The Odisha government has recently announced a Rs 500 crore livelihood scheme for tribals in the state. The scheme aims to provide a sustainable livelihood to the tribal population by promoting entrepreneurship and creating job opportunities in rural areas. The scheme is expected to benefit…
Ministry of Rural Development MOU : Ministry of Rural Development Signs MOU with Meesho The Ministry of Rural Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meesho, an Indian social commerce platform, to provide support to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) scheme. The MoU…
Border Area Development Programme : Government Approves Rs 4,800 Crore Scheme for Holistic Development of Border Villages The Indian government has recently approved a scheme worth Rs 4,800 crore for the holistic development of border villages. This scheme aims to address the developmental gaps in the border areas of the country and ensure that the…
Jal Jeevan Mission provides Tap Water to 11 Crore Rural Households The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship program launched by the Government of India to provide clean drinking water to rural households. The program aims to ensure that every household in the country has access to piped water supply by 2024. Recently, the…
India Among Top 3 Nations in Expanding Organic Farming in 2020 India has been ranked among the top three nations in the world in terms of expanding organic farming in 2020. According to the World of Organic Agriculture report, India is in the second spot, behind Australia and just ahead of Argentina. The report was…
Jammu and Kashmir Saras Fair | Government to Host Its First Saras Fair 2023 The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to host its first-ever Saras fair in 2023. The fair will be organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) to promote local entrepreneurship and handicrafts. This initiative aims to boost the…
