Gurugram, October 12: A two-day national workshop aimed at strengthening digital data systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making began on October 12 at ITC Grand Bharat, Gurugram. The workshop, being organised jointly by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and the Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission, will continue until October 13. The inaugural session […]
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New Delhi- The Centre has expanded the scope of rural development works under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) by notifying 375 permissible works, marking a 41 per cent increase over the 266 works covered under the earlier framework. The Ministry of Rural Development said the new list is designed […]
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New Delhi, September 19, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development is set to begin training batches under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 across most States and Union Territories from October 2026, with 34,920 rural youth scheduled to start skill training during the month. Preparations for the rollout were reviewed with 14 States […]
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New Delhi, September 10, 2026: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched the operational guidelines for Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0, marking a fresh push to integrate land records, registration systems and mapping technologies across the country. The new phase has been approved as a Central Sector Scheme with an […]
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New Delhi- Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will chair a high-level meeting with banks and State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) in Mumbai on September 3 to review progress in Self Help Group (SHG) bank linkages and financing for individual rural enterprises. The meeting is being organised under […]
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New Delhi, May 23, 2026: Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Rohit Kansal on Saturday reviewed the preparedness of States and Union Territories for the rollout and operationalisation of the VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2026. The review meeting, attended by senior […]
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New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has finalised the national calendar for SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the financial year 2026 27 with a focus on boosting rural livelihoods, supporting women entrepreneurs, and promoting traditional crafts across the country. According to the schedule, three major events will be organised in the National […]
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New Delhi : In a major step towards accelerating rural transformation and expanding financial, digital and logistics services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across the country, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in support of inclusive and […]
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New Delhi – Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also referred to as VB G RAM G (विकसित भारत–जी राम जी), in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen India’s […]
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