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Govt hikes MG-NREGS wages amid COVID-19 scare, average increase of Rs 20
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 31 (ANI): In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, Department of Rural Development, GoI in close collaboration with State Governments has taken various initiatives including revision to the Mahatma Gandhi NREGS wages with effect from April 1, 2020 with an average national inc
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NIRDPR launches awareness campaign to prevent COVID-19 spread
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 30 (ANI): The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) on Monday launched awareness initiatives to help Gram Panchayats across India to monitor migrants returning from the cities due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
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Jharkhand CM seeks fund for labourers under MNREGA
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday wrote to Union Rural Development Ministry seeking funds for labourers working under the MNREGA in the wake of coronavirus spread in the country.
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COVID-19: Kerala CM writes to NABARD chairman requesting special revival p
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday requested the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to allow a special revival package to help the states, including Kerala.
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TDP has done injustice to Backward Classes, says Andhra Minister Peddiredd
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 3 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy on Tuesday said that TDP has done injustice to Backward Classes (BCs) by letting a party leader file case in Supreme Court (SC) against their reservation
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Punjab CM directs Rural Development department to identify Shamlat for Chr
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Feb 10 (ANI): Responding to the demand of the Christian community for land for graveyards, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Rural Development and Panchayats Department to immediately identify 'Shamlat' (common land) to provide
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Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Gates Foundation
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 23 (ANI): The Rural Development Ministry, under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for strengthening grassroots institutions of the rural po
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44 projects worth Rs 161 crore sanctioned by NABARD for HP
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Jan 18 (ANI): The NABARD has sanctioned 44 projects worth Rs 161.35 crores for boosting rural infrastructure.
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Nothing wrong with Swamy Vachananda seeking ministerial berth for communit
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa on Friday said the Cabinet expansion is the responsibility of Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, while stating that there is nothing wrong with Swamy Vac
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NIRDPR hosts two-day All India State Election Commissioners' Conclave
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Jan 10 (ANI): The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is hosting a two-day All India State Election Commissioners' (SEC) Conclave here with an objective to take stock of the challenges faced in conducting timely local body electi
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Andhra CM orders to construct 300 more village secretariats to provide jo
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday ordered to construct 300 more village secretariats which will provide 3,000 more jobs.
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MoS Abdul Sattar gets Revenue, Rural Development in Maha portfolio distrib
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 5 (ANI): As Maharashtra governor gave his nod to the allocation of portfolios on Sunday, Minister of State (MoS) Abdul Sattar has been assigned with the responsibility of Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance.
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