Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) The Gujarat government has approved a new rural infrastructure scheme under which community facilities capable of accommodating 500 people will be built in villages across the state for social, religious and public events, while also serving as emergency shelters during natural disasters. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a state Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.Announcing the decision, Government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani…
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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen rural digital infrastructure and expand broadband connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, the Centre on Wednesday approved financial support of Rs 2,432 crore for implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in the state. The agreement was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The government on Monday issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, to provide a detailed explainer on India’s rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets.The Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act will come into effect on …
Gandhinagar, May 5 (IANS) Gujarat has secured fourth place in the country in the eighth edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, contributing more than 10 per cent of the total activities undertaken nationwide during the campaign held from April 9 to 23.According to official data, 73.14 lakh nutrition-related activities were carried out across the state during the fortnight-long initiative.At the national level, Gujarat’s share stood at 10.77 per cent of total reported activities, placing it among the to…
Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj on Saturday emphasised the transformative power of grassroots governance, outlining the vision of Atmanirbhar Panchayats and their role in achieving ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’. Speaking at an Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, he said that panchayats are pivotal agents of national transformation, uniquely positioned to sensitise citizens and drive well-coordinated collective efforts towards building self-sufficient…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANA) Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj S. P. Singh Baghel will kick off celebrations of the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) here on Friday, disseminating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message among functionaries of Panchayats and local bodies. Observed every year on April 24, the day commemorates the enactment of the landmark 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which gave constitutional status and legal recognition to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across …
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra administration on Tuesday issued an urgent high-alert for the next few hours. Parts of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Palghar, Raigad, and Thane are expected to experience light rain accompanied by strong winds and intense lightning.The government’s advisory comes after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a five-day weather forecast predicting a period of volatile weather across Maharashtra from April 20 to April 24. Residents can expect gus…
Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday cleared a citizen-focused policy allowing landowners to undertake desilting of rivers, choes, and drains at their own cost, with the right to use excavated material free of charge. This decision is aimed at strengthening flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon while improving river flow across critical stretches.The Chief Minister’s Office said, “A major citizen-centric decision has been take…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said a monsoon deficit is expected in most districts of the state, barring five, and directed Deputy Commissioners to take precautionary measures to ensure there is no shortage of drinking water.He was speaking at a meeting held under his chairmanship at the Vidhana Soudha, attended by district in-charge ministers, Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Panchayats, to review drinking water supply in…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday submitted a detailed five-page memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outlining a series of demands and seeking urgent intervention from the Union government on key development issues. The memorandum was handed over after the Chief Minister received the Prime Minister at HAL Airport in Bengaluru during his visit to the state to attend a programme at the Adichunchanagiri Math.In his memorandum, Siddaramaiah highlig…