New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
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NCA-F Valediction: Pemmasani Urges Domain Expertise
New Delhi — Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani today urged 176 Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Special Foundation Course 2025 to develop deep subject expertise, remain humble, and embrace teamwork as they prepare to serve India’s 1.4 billion citizens. The valedictory was…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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Agri-Tech Startups Drive India’s Digital Farm Push
India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…
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PMJUGA Launched to Transform 63,843 Tribal Villages Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024, targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States and Union Territories. The five-year mission (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29) seeks to benefit over five…
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Odisha Strengthens Local Governance via RGSA
Odisha has seen a steady increase in central grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), along with targeted capacity-building under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2025, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) set out the flow…
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India Expands Digital Literacy for Farmers with AI Tools
India is accelerating its efforts to improve digital literacy among farmers through a combination of AI-powered tools, local-language applications, and community-based support centres. With smartphones becoming more affordable and telecom connectivity reaching even remote locations, the government aims to ensure that every farmer including those without personal devices can access…
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Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 opens at Sunder Nursery
New Delhi will savor a vibrant celebration of India’s culinary diversity as Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 on 1 December at Sunder Nursery. The week-long festival, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development, brings…
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eLISS Workshop for Southern Zone Livestock Officers Begins
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, inaugurated a two-day training workshop on the eLISS App Software on 28-29 November 2025 in Hyderabad. The program targets State and District Nodal Officers from Southern Zone states, including Andhra…