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Karnataka expands partnership with British Council to strengthen state's G
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department, Government of Karnataka, has expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English language learning, library services, and knowledge access in rural areas through the state's Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras (Knowle
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Karnataka government steps up measures to prevent drinking water shortage
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The State Government has initiated proactive measures to ensure that rural communities do not face drinking water shortages during the upcoming summer season, said Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Information Technology & Biotechnology.
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President Droupadi Murmu graces International Women's Day celebrations in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing the gathering, the President said that women are playing a leading role in every field--education, administration, judiciary, military, medicine, science, technology, arts and entrepreneurship. Women in rural areas are becoming financially self-reliant through Self-Help Groups.
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"You can never become completely digital; Human element is needed to reach
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The New India Assurance Company is focusing on a strategy that combines digital technology with a human value chain to expand its reach across India. Speaking at the 25th Global Conference of Actuaries (GCA) at BKC, Chairman and Managing Director Girija Subramanian said that while the compan
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Labour Force Participation Rate spikes to 55.8%, unemployment rate decline
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The overall LFPR of female aged 15 years and above showed upward trend, increased to 34.9% in October-December, 2025 from 33.7% in the previous quarter, driven by increase in female LFPR in rural areas from 37.5% in the quarter July-September, 2025 to 39.4% in October-December, 2025.
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Beneficiaries who clear full principal will be granted ownership rights: G
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per this decision, beneficiaries in rural areas who are willing to repay the full principal amount but are unable to afford the monthly two per cent penalty interest will be provided relief.
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Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stresses quality education in rural a
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He was addressing a gathering in Nogli village, in Rampur subdivision, Shimla district.
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VB G RAM G bill will bring transparency, increase rural infrastructure: Un
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is the most progressive bill. Some people are opposing it, claiming it will snatch employment opportunities in rural areas, which is false. It will bring transparency, and the number of job days has been increased from 100 to 125. It will improve rural infrastructure, support higher e
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Even when public is benefited, they speak against it: Maharashtra CM Deven
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Whether you do MNREGA work or not, they say things. Even when the public is benefited, they speak against it. There is no need to give them any weight. PM Modi's government has brought in a very positive change. This will benefit rural de
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Gujarat Government implements e-Gram Vishwagram scheme to provide e-servic
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday adopted a compassionate approach to ensure rural youth working as V.C.E. (Village Computer Entrepreneur) earn better and has decided that V.C.E. will receive a minimum of 20 rupees for every task assigned by the State Government departments
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Govt focuses on last-person development in rural areas: Tripura CM Manik S
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Tripura Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the state has received a total of seven Panchayat Awards at the national level for good work in the Panchayat, and the government always thinks about the overall development of rural Tripura.
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J-K: Centre approves increased number of person-days provided under MGNREG
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, LG Sinha said, "I'm grateful to PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for increasing the number of person-days provided under MGNREGA to 150 days for J&K to enhance livelihood security in rural areas affected by natural calamity
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