Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The meeting focused on assessing nationwide implementation, identifying challenges, and strengthening action plans to accelerate…
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PM Modi to Launch Rs 42,000 Cr Agriculture Schemes
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi on 11th October 2025 at 10:30 AM. During the event, the PM will interact with farmers and address the gathering to highlight key initiatives in agriculture…
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Rural Development Dept Joins Special Campaign 5.0
New Delhi, September 15: The Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development has announced its participation in the Special Campaign 5.0, scheduled to take place from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign, launched in line with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and…
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NIFT Patna, ABFRL Join Hands to Empower Jeevika Women
Patna, September 12, 2025: In a landmark step toward rural women’s empowerment, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. The collaboration aims to provide…
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NSO to Conduct AIDIS and SAS Surveys in 2026-27
The National Statistics Office (NSO) strong), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has announced the next rounds of two of India’s most important household surveys — the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) and the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households. Both surveys will be…
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New GST Rates to Boost Farmer Income and Reduce Costs
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced significant GST reforms that are expected to benefit farmers nationwide. The new rates on agricultural equipment, fertilizers, and dairy products will reduce production costs and increase farmer profits, particularly for small and medium landholders. Speaking at a press conference…
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PM Modi Reaffirms 11 Years of Garib Kalyan Commitment
New Delhi, June 5, 2025 — As the nation marks 11 years of the NDA Government’s tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to Garib Kalyan — the welfare and upliftment of the poor. The Prime Minister highlighted the many initiatives and transformative schemes that have helped…