The Government of India has successfully ensured adequate availability of urea and other fertilizers across the country during the Kharif 2025 season. Through proactive planning and seamless coordination among the Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Indian Railways, ports, state governments, and fertilizer companies, the government met and exceeded national demand, guaranteeing…
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Shivraj Chouhan Thanks PM Modi for ₹38,000 Cr Fertiliser Aid
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: Union Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy aimed at easing the financial burden on farmers and ensuring affordable access to essential agricultural inputs across India. Government’s…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 15.72 Crore Rural Homes
India has achieved a landmark milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81% of rural households now receiving safe tap water. As of October 2025, more than 15.72 crore rural homes are connected, marking one of the fastest infrastructure expansions in the country’s history. Launched in 2019 by Prime…
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Centre Releases ₹730 Cr Grants for Rural Bodies
The Union Government has released over ₹730 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for the financial year 2025–26 to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana. The funds aim to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to deliver better local governance, sanitation, and water management services….
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WCD Ministry Honoured for PMJANMAN Excellence
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has been awarded for its outstanding contribution to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), a flagship initiative aimed at uplifting India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the National…
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“Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews PMGSY, Urges Rural Boost”
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…