Lucknow, July 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled plans to achieve a bioenergy transition in the state and to emerge as an economy that accelerates investment in the biogas sector. The state government has formulated a detailed plan to install mini biogas plants in over a thousand households across all districts of the state – these will include both fixed and portable plant models.Yogi Adityanath government aims to transform cow-based products into a sustainable source of income…
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Shillong, July 18 (IANS) Stressing that governance must always remain people‑centric and responsive, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said every citizen deserves to be heard and development should reach every village, as he inaugurated the CM Connect Centre at Sohiong C&RD Block and unveiled development projects worth over Rs 146 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Mawtap Pyllun Ground, Sangma described the CM Connect programme as more than a government initiative,…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.Speaking to IANS, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) chairman said the agreement marks a significant milestone for both countries by providing zero-duty access for several Indian products while …
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved 13 key proposals related to seven departments, including Rural Development, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD), Cooperation, and Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM). The decisions were taken during the 44th meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here.Speaking to media persons, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said seven of the proposals were from the Rural …
Kalaburagi, July 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state government will examine the demand for a farm loan waiver, while acknowledging that implementing such a measure is not easy. He also announced that the government has set a six-month deadline to fill 72,000 vacancies across key departments and unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at boosting employment, strengthening rural education and improving revenue administration.Addressing a press conference aft…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a series of meetings with six Union Ministers during his visit to New Delhi, discussing key issues related to agriculture, rural development, food security, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, water resources, transport, and finance.The discussions focused on accelerating major development projects and strengthening Centre-State coordination.During his meeting with Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare an…
Bhopal, July 6 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, at the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhopal. During the courtesy meeting, the two leaders discussed the state’s development, agriculture, rural development, infrastructure and the implementation of public welfare schemes through coordination between the Centre and the state government.According to a state…
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced a major ease-of-doing-business initiative aimed at promoting rural entrepreneurship by allowing eligible youths to establish small business and Khadi units on agricultural land without obtaining prior land conversion approval. Making the announcement through a social media post, CM Sarma said the move was intended to simplify the process of setting up micro-enterprises in rural areas and encourage self-employmen…
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) marks a new chapter in rural development, assuring 125 days of guaranteed employment. The Chief Minister participated in the state-level launch and public conference of the scheme via video conference from the Masuda Agricultural Produce Market in Beawar district. The national launch was led by Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture …
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) (VB-G RAM-G), with the state-level programme held in Jabalpur and similar events organised across all districts. Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel attended the state-level launch in Jabalpur. Rajya Sabha MP Sumitra Valmiki, public representatives and senior officials were also present.Addressing the gathering, Patel said the mission will…