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Rural Development Ministry Steps Up Safeguards for Schemes Amid West Asia Crisis Concerns

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has reviewed preparedness measures to ensure uninterrupted implementation of key rural welfare programmes in view of evolving geopolitical tensions in West Asia and their possible impact on global supply chains, commodity prices and inflation. Officials said the government is closely tracking external developments that could […]

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Cabinet Extends Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III Till 2028; Outlay Raised to ₹83,977 Crore

New Delhi : The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III beyond March 2025, extending the scheme’s implementation timeline up to March 2028. The programme focuses on the consolidation of through routes and major rural links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools […]

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Centre Holds 7th Peyjal Samvad to Accelerate Rural Water and Sanitation Missions

New Delhi April 15 2026: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the 7th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad through video conference, bringing together officials from across the country to review progress under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase 2. The meeting […]

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Parliament Sets New Benchmark as Chouhan Applauds Extensive Debate on Rural Development

New Delhi | March 17, 2026: Senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has welcomed what he described as an unprecedented and highly productive discussion in the Rajya Sabha focused on the progress and future of rural development in the country. He noted that the extensive debate reflected the seriousness with which lawmakers are addressing issues connected […]

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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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