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Punjab govt rejects centre's draft policy on agricultural marketing
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Punjab government has expressed strong disapproval over the imposition of a cap on mandi fees, which they argue could harm the network of mandis and rural infrastructure. This, they say, could reduce the revenue crucial for the maintenance and functioning of the state's mandi system.<
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Rural consumption will increase but urban consumption may slowdown further
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The report identifies four factors--wealth effect, incomes, leverage, and fiscal transfers--as key drivers of consumption cycles. Over the past two decades, these drivers have influenced consumption across distinct phases, including periods of broad-based growth and K-shaped recovery.
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Clean Ganga for Maha Kumbh 2025: 10 STPs operational, advanced measures in
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar on Wednesday said that to maintain the purity of the Ganga, 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) are currently operational in Prayagraj which aim to provide devotees with clean Ganga water.
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Consumer goods space to see muted growth in 3Q-FY25: Report
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Growth in consumer goods space is set to be muted for yet another quarter (October-December 2024, asserted Mirae Asset Sharekhan, attributing it to sluggish urban demand, a gradual recovery in rural demand and price hikes taken across product categories.
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NABARD's Grameen Bharat Mahotsav Highlights Empowerment of Rural Women and
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 8: At Stall 59 of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, the inspiring journey of Mangal Leima Self-Help Group (SHG) unfolds--a venture rooted in Khangabok village, Manipur. Founded in 2014 by Laishram Sharmila Devi, this initiative started modestly with a handful of wo
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Digital Gujarat: Rural homes to transform into 'Smart Homes' across state
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As part of this progress, the Har Ghar Connectivity (Fibre to Family) initiative was introduced on Good Governance Day, 25th December. This innovative program aims to transform rural homes into 'Smart Homes' by delivering high-speed internet and value-added services at rates more affordable
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India hands over another infrastructure built under HICDP in Baglung of Ne
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The project carried under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation' was formally handed over to School Management Committee jointly by Amar Bahadur Thapa, Chief, District Coordination Committee, Baglung, Gandaki Thapa Adhikari, Chairman, Badigad Rural Municipality, Baglung and Avinash Kumar Sing
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Rural women entrepreneurs take centre stage at NABARD's Grameen Bharat Mah
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The third day of Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, organised by the Department of Financial Services and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), witnessed a focused dialogue on empowering rural women entrepreneurs.
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Abhyutthanam's Fundraiser Art, Culture & Music Festival 'Nanhe Kalakaa
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6: The 4th "Nanhe Kalakar" a 2 days Art, Culture & Music Festival organized by Abhyutthanam Welfare Foundation & AU Small Finance Bank on January 04 & 05, 2025 at Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur, was a vibrant celebration of Rajasthan's rich cultural herit
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Rural credit ecosystem in India getting formalised: NABARD Chairman Shaji
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
India's rural credit ecosystem is increasingly getting formalised and borrowers across the country are preferring formal options due to a variety of reasons, including interest subventions, NABARD Chairman Shaji KV told reporters Sunday.
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"Since 2014, I have been continuously working towards serving rural India"
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Hours ago, PM Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in 2025 and interacted with the artisans. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was also present.
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PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Mahotsav will be held from January 4 to 9 with the theme 'Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047', a press release had said.
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