New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the fourth edition of the multilingual ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, reinforcing participatory water governance and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual interaction connected six Gram Panchayat headquarter…
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Rural India
New Delhi | February 24, 2026: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily becoming a cornerstone of inclusive rural development in India, reshaping governance, agriculture, healthcare, education, and livelihoods through a people-centric digital framework. From Panchayati Raj institutions to farm-level advisories and multilingual digital platforms, AI is no longer confined to urban…
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Scindia Addresses Mega GDS Sammelan in Guntur
The Department of Posts organised a massive Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan in Guntur, bringing together more than 9,000 GDS employees from across the Andhra Pradesh Circle. Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia addressed the gathering, describing Gramin Dak Sevaks as the backbone of India’s rural…
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ICAR, Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Partner to Boost Agri Skills
In a significant public-private partnership, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 19, 2026, at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) in Hyderabad. The collaboration aims to enhance agricultural vocational training, strengthen farmer extension…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Drives 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ Mission
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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DAY-NRLM Workshop Spurs Women-Led Procurement Growth
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with PCI India, convened a National Learning Dissemination Workshop on “Scaling Women Enterprises through Public Procurement” in New Delhi on 17th February 2026. The event aimed to strengthen the integration of women-led Self-Help Group…
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Shivraj Marks 5 Years of Daily Tree Plantation
New Delhi, February 18: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will commemorate five years of his daily tree plantation pledge with a special event on February 19 at AP Shinde Hall, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. What began as a personal environmental resolve…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Farm Infra Push
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Rajya Sabha that government initiatives such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission are reshaping Indian agriculture, boosting farmer incomes, and strengthening rural infrastructure nationwide….
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Onion Farmers Get Price Protection, Insurance Boost
The Government of India has significantly strengthened welfare measures for onion farmers through price stabilisation schemes, insurance coverage, buffer stock creation, and direct income support initiatives. These measures aim to protect farmers from sudden price crashes, ensure fair remuneration, and stabilise onion prices for consumers across the country. Budget boost…
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Centre Releases ₹3,324 Crore to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released more than ₹3,324 crore to strengthen Rural Local Bodies across five states, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots governance and decentralized development. The funds, released as the second installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for FY 2025–26, will empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)…