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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Amit Shah Lays Foundation for Assam Police 10th Battalion HQ
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Police in Kamrup, Assam. The event was attended by Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Home Secretary, and…
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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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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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Yuva Sahakar and Swayamshakti Schemes Boost Cooperatives
New Delhi: Government-backed cooperative financing initiatives are playing a key role in empowering youth-led enterprises and women self-help groups across India. The Yuva Sahakar Scheme and Swayamshakti Sahakar Scheme, implemented by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation, are providing structured financial support to cooperatives nationwide….
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Shivraj Chouhan Launches Modern Farming Drive in Chhattisgarh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a major push for modern farming and rural development in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a state-level review meeting in Raipur, the Minister highlighted the formation of a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team to develop strategies for crop diversification,…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Chouhan Felicitates Lakhpati Didis on Republic Day 2026
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders at the “Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026” in New Delhi. The event, held at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium,…
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Blue Economy Future: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the government placing strong emphasis on harnessing marine resources through science, technology and biotechnology, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday. The Union Minister of State…
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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…