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TopicRural Development

Topic: Rural Development

Parliamentary panel flags lapses in managing central grants for village development. ‘Unused, diverted’

Substantial grants for panchayati raj institutions unused in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, a report by Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has revealed.

IFAD President visits South Korea, aims to strengthen partnership

Lario highlighted South Korea's development journey as a model for many developing countries.

With launch of GenNext Lab, Bihar’s BIPARD set to usher in new era of data-driven governance

The inauguration will also witness the launch of the Viksit Chintan Kaksh and Nitishala, further augmenting Bihar's commitment to innovation in governance.

IFAD, Bank Al Maghrib partner to boost Morocco’s rural development

The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to finance a range of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

Budget 2024: Outreach continues, new schemes for tribals, Rs 2.6 lakh cr outlay for rural development

Allocation for MGNREGS, however, remained the same (Rs 86,000 crore) as mentioned in the interim budget earlier this year.

We went to rural India with a ‘let’s teach them’ attitude. Then it reversed: Aruna Roy

In her memoir, 'The Personal is Political', Aruna Roy supports the argument that leaders can be identified in rural areas and empowered with skills.

3-cr Lakhpati Didis goal & rural houses ‘priority’, Shivraj takes stock as rural development minister

Former MP CM has already held slew of meetings since taking charge, says rural development, agriculture and farmer welfare ministries to immediately start work on 100-day plan.

Big budgets, political ‘nexus’ — Jharkhand corruption probe puts ‘rural development’ under scanner

ED raids point to a system of commissions & kickbacks linking politicians and officials in Jharkhand’s rural development sector. Minister Alamgir Alam questioned Tuesday.

A masterplan to transform rural areas — govt working on ‘model Act’ to streamline development

The Act, which won't need to be passed by Parliament, will serve as guideline for states to formulate their own laws for rural development, with focus on gram panchayats & census towns.

Meet Em Prasad Sharma – A Proactive MLA On A Mission To Fast-Track Development & Growth In Namcheybong, Sikkim

Em Prasad Sharma, advisor of the excise branch, Government of Sikkim, is on a mission to empower the people in Namcheybong, Sikkim by fast-tracking the rural development.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.