Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 1: In a major step toward improving rural livelihoods, HDFC Parivartan in partnership with ISAP India Foundation, is implementing a comprehensive program to support small and marginal farmers in the border districts of Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderba
Responding during Question Hour, Vijayan recalled that the state had initially sought Rs 2,262 crore from the union government for rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, based on a preliminary assessment. A subsequent Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) pegged the requirement at Rs 2,2
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30: ENT specialists at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital focus on the vocal strain experienced by professionals who put their vocal cords to utmost use. This release focuses on spreading awareness and the importance of seeking early treatment before it inter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the success story of a girl from Madhubani district in Bihar during the 126th episode of his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat' today, highlighting how she has transformed Mithila painting into a means of livelihood for women. PM added that all the
More than 7,000 women-run self-help groups (SHGs) are currently active in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
During his visit to Pali district in Rajasthan, Vaishnaw saw first-hand how the initiative has helped more than 25,000 people, mostly women, earn higher incomes and build sustainable livelihoods. The Pali Model shows how traditional industries, when modernised with the proper support, can em
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 25: The Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises (FAME) proudly announces a milestone achievement of empowering over 50,000 women entrepreneurs across rural India within a record span. Since its inception, FAME has created sustainable economic o
At the UNHRC session in Geneva, ECO FAWN Society's Sai Sampath Mettu urged urgent global action against invasive alien weeds, warning they threaten crops, ecosystems, and rural livelihoods. He called for funds, monitoring, and a "Decade of Action" to safeguard food security and peasants'
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 24: Jharkhand Charcha 2025, convened by The/Nudge Institute, MTMC and Manipal Foundation, brought together over 250 leaders from government, civil society, markets, and academia in Ranchi on September 23, 2025, to chart inclusive and scalable livelihood
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Sunday, highlighting the significance of Dal Lake, said that the lake was the identity of J&K, and that it was a source of livelihood for a large population of the region.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 18: In the dry heartlands of Gujarat--one of India's most prominent agricultural hubs and the largest producer of castor in the world--a quiet revolution in sustainable farming is taking root. Known for its leadership in industrial and export-oriented c
Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region on Wednesday highlighted that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays a pivotal role in bridging gaps, focusing on infrastructure, livelihoods, and sustainability to drive inclusive and sustainabl