In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises, the Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide “National Campaign on Entrepreneurship” under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The campaign aims to create a strong ecosystem for non-farm rural enterprises and accelerate…
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Jayant Chaudhary: Skilling Gets Unified Push
India’s skilling ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental transformation, moving away from fragmented systems towards a unified, outcome-oriented framework aligned with education, industry, and emerging technologies. This was stated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary while…
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Amit Shah Urges Secure, Developed Kerala at Conclave
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the Kerala Kaumudi Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on 11 January 2026, calling for a vision of a Developed, Secure Kerala that respects the faiths of all citizens. Emphasizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, Shri Shah highlighted the central government’s…
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National Workshop Strengthens State R&D Ecosystems in India
NITI Aayog conducted the National Workshop on “Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions” on 8th–9th January 2026 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. Chaired by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, the workshop brought together planning secretaries, state council leaders, industry experts, and institutional heads to explore pathways for…
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Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act Empowers Panchayats, Boosts Rural Jobs
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 marks a decisive shift in India’s rural development journey, placing Panchayats and Gram Sabhas at the heart of planning and execution. Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, said the…
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Workshop in Udaipur Reviews Cooperative Policy
A two-day national-level workshop and review meeting held in Udaipur has provided a comprehensive assessment of cooperative sector reforms being undertaken under the “Sahkar se Samriddhi” vision. Organised by the Ministry of Cooperation on January 8 and 9, the workshop brought together the Centre, States and Union Territories to deliberate…
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SECL, Sri Sathya Sai Trust Set Up ₹35 Cr Healthcare Skill Centre
In a major boost to healthcare education and youth skill development in central India, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust to set up a state-of-the-art Healthcare Skill Development Centre at Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh. The initiative,…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
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Government of India Calendar 2026 Launched: Bharat@2026 Theme
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today unveiled the Government of India Calendar 2026. The Calendar, themed “Bharat@2026: Sewa, Sushasan and Samriddhi” (Service, Good Governance, and Inclusive Prosperity), reflects India’s ongoing journey of transformation and the government’s focus on a Viksit…