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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Chair High-Level Meeting on Rural Livelihoods in Mumbai

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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Rural Development Secretary Reviews States’ Readiness for VB–G RAM G Act Rollout from July 1

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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Rural Development Ministry Finalises SARAS Aajeevika Mela Calendar for 2026 27

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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India Post, Ministry of Rural Development Forge Strategic Partnership to Deepen Rural Financial Inclusion

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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Shivraj Chouhan Introduces ‘Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)’ (VB G-RAM-G) Bil

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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