The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 has transformed Gurugram’s Leisure Valley Park into a vibrant showcase of rural enterprise, bringing together more than 900 women entrepreneurs from 28 states under one roof. Organised as a national-level fair from February 10 to 26, the event highlights the growing strength of Self-Help Groups…
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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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PMMSY Boosts Fisheries and Aquaculture Growth in Maharashtra
The fisheries and aquaculture sector in Maharashtra is witnessing a major transformation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with the Union Government approving projects worth ₹981.72 crore over the last three years and the current financial year. The investments aim to strengthen marine and inland fisheries, enhance infrastructure,…
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Institutional Finance Powers India’s Fisheries Blue Economy
India’s fisheries sector, long regarded as a subsistence-driven activity, is undergoing a decisive transformation into a growth-oriented Blue Economy engine, powered by institutional finance, digital integration, and targeted policy support. Recognised as a “Sunrise Sector,” fisheries now contribute 1.12 per cent to the country’s Gross Value Added and sustain the…
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India Unveils National Roadmap for Rural Tourism Development
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy and roadmap for the development of rural tourism in India. The initiative aims to strengthen local tourism ecosystems, promote tribal homestays, and encourage sustainable and eco-friendly tourism practices across the country. Tribal Homestays Under PM-JUGA As part of…
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Chintan Shivir Charts Roadmap for Indian Wool Sector
In a significant step towards revitalising India’s traditional wool economy, the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), under the Ministry of Textiles, organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Avikanagar in Rajasthan. Held in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), the national-level deliberation focused on the challenges, opportunities,…
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Bioenergy Key to Decarbonising MSMEs, Says Shripad Naik
New Delhi: Bioenergy is set to play a decisive role in India’s clean energy transition, particularly in decarbonising industrial process heat used by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said on Friday. Addressing a national…
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National Drive for Rural Entrepreneurship Launched
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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G-RAM-G Mission Rooted in Evidence, Not Assumptions: Jitendra Singh
The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…