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Rural women in Rajasthan transforming cottage poultry industry through 'Li
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India] August 26 (ANI): Women from rural areas in Rajasthan who are skilled now revolutionising the face of backyard poultry farming through 'Livelihood Pathshalas', according to a release by the state government.
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Ambuja Cement Foundation partners with Hafele to strengthen the reach and
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24 (ANI/NewsVoir): With an aim to strengthen women's health in rural areas, Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) has conceptualized and implemented the Menstrual Hygiene Management Programme across 7 locations.
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Chhattisgarh rural women under Godhan Nyay Yojana sell cow dung products o
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 14 (ANI): In an initiative to empower women from rural areas, cow dung products made by Self Help Groups in Chhattisgarh are being sold online.
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ARTIST For Her and Nanjangud MLA show the way of delivering healthcare at
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Nanjangud (Karnataka) [India], August 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): In yet another step towards delivering healthcare at the doorstep, especially in rural areas, Nanjangud MLA B Harshavardhan (BJP) partnered with Bengaluru-based ARTIST For Her, a health advocacy and skill training organization hea
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ADB approves additional support for upgrading rural roads in India
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Aug 7 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 300 million dollar loan as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads and connecting rural areas with markets and services.
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CII to work with Serum Institute to expand vaccination across small towns,
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has entered into an agreement with the Serum Institute of India (SII) to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination in partnership with industry, including healthcare providers.
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Chhattisgarh to provide Rs 6,000 per year to landless agriculture labourer
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), July 29 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced financial aid of Rs 6,000 per year for landless agriculture labourer families of rural areas in the state.
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COVID-19: Mewat Community radio in Haryana brings in awareness among peopl
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Nuh (Haryana) [India], July 21 (ANI): Mewat Community radio in the Nuh district of Haryana, has brought in awareness on coronavirus among the villagers by removing myths and rumours regarding it through broadcasting programs, narrowcasting and various meetings in the rural areas.
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CSC and Amity University partner to offer higher education to lakhs of rur
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI/PNN): An estimated 15 lakh students in rural areas across the country can now access a range of graduate and post-graduate courses with the Common Services Centers (CSC) and Amity University Online joining hands to enable last-mile outreach through CSCs.
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Increase in household debt stress is worrying: SBI report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The beginning of second Covid-19 wave has resulted in significant deposit outflows from banking system in alternated fortnights, the pace of which has now again moderated, according to a new report from State Bank of India's (SBI's) economic resear
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Odisha govt to set up district industry, investment promotion agency
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a step towards the creation of new employment opportunities and boosting of economic activities in rural areas, the State Government has decided to set up district-level Industry and Investment promotion agencies (DIPAs) in different districts.
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JSP leader alleges corruption by Vijayawada Municipality Mayor
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 25 (ANI): Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader and spokesperson Potina Venkata Mahesh has accused the recently elected Mayor of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Rayana Bhagyalakshmi of amassing Rs 3 crore from members by taking bribes from them after p
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