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…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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DAHD Pushes Integrated Value Chains for Sheep, Goat Sector
Avikanagar (Rajasthan): The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has called for the development of integrated value chains in the sheep and goat sector to unlock its untapped potential and strengthen rural livelihoods across the country. The call was made during a national sheep symposium organised by DAHD in…
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Government Strengthens Farm Extension, Skills & Rural Livelihoods
The Government of India is strengthening farm extension services, skill development, and rural livelihoods through a range of programs, including ATMA, STRY, SMAM, and DAY-NRLM. These initiatives aim to modernize agriculture, enhance skills of rural youth, and empower women entrepreneurs across the country. ATMA: Decentralized and Farmer-Friendly Extension Services The…
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Saras 2025: Celebrating Lakhpati Didis’ Journey
On a crisp December morning at Sunder Nursery, Delhi, the Saras Food Festival 2025 became a living map of India aromatic lanes of regional cuisine, stalls of handloom and craft, and hundreds of women entrepreneurs who now call themselves Lakhpati Didis. Organised under DAY-NRLM by the Ministry of Rural Development,…
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Maps 6.38 Lakh Villages
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) programme has completed identification of 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Of these, structured cultural data for 6,23,449 villages has already been uploaded to the MGMD national portal, marking a major step in cataloguing village-level heritage…