New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Calling for greater use of artificial intelligence and technology in rural development programmes, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday urged states to adopt digital tools to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and ensure better delivery of welfare schemes. Speaking on the second day of the two-day national rural development conference, ‘Gramodaya Se Rashtroudaya’ in the national capital, Chouhan said technology-driven…
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Gandhinagar, June 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s ongoing water conservation drive under the ‘Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan’ has increased water storage capacity by 20,789 lakh cubic feet this year, taking the cumulative rise over the past eight years to a record 1,38,039 lakh cubic feet, Water Resources and Water Supply Minister Ishwarsinh Patel said on Monday.The initiative, implemented in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, has evolved into a large-scale pub…
Kochi, June 25 (IANS) In a proposal that could open a new avenue for Kerala’s farm sector, the Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recommended a statewide programme to promote scientific sugarcane cultivation and village-level jaggery production units, citing the success of its Alangad Jaggery Revival Model.The policy document, submitted to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, outlines a roadmap for ensuring the availability of adulter…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed a range of development and public welfare initiatives being implemented across the state, with a particular focus on the expansion of natural farming, electricity conservation and rural development programmes.During the meeting, the Governor updated the Prime Minister on efforts to promote natural farming in Gujarat and the results achieved so far.According to the of…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday that India’s success of the Viksit Bharat @2047 rests on the robust integration of agriculture, knowledge, research and innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day national conference “Sustainable Agriculture for Viksit Bharat@2047: Tradition, Technology and Tangible Outcomes”, Birla said, “India’s agriculture is not merely the backbone of the economy but also the cornerstone of our cultural consciousne…
Gandhinagar, June 9 (IANS) Gujarat has set an ambitious target to extend the concept of ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) panchayats to all its more than 14,000 local bodies, with state and Union government officials calling for greater efforts to generate independent revenue sources and reduce dependence on government grants. The vision was outlined at a one-day state-level outreach workshop on the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayat’ Programme held in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, where officials from the …
Washington, June 6 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $26.3 billion agriculture spending bill, advancing Republican priorities on farm support, food safety, rural development and national security despite Democratic objections that the measure cuts nutrition and other domestic programmes. The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2027 passed the House by a vote of 213-210 and now moves to th…
Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the State Government remains committed to the welfare and development of tea garden communities and rural Assam, asserting that promises made during election campaigns would be fulfilled in a phased manner. Interacting with reporters, the Chief Minister said the government had received extensive feedback and suggestions from people during the election campaign across several tea gardens and rural areas. He said…
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Tuesday that the formation of the state stands as a symbol of the sacrifices made by martyrs and the democratic struggles waged over several decades.On the occasion of Telangana State Formation Day, the Governor unfurled the National Flag at the Lok Bhavan. Subsequently, he received the Guard of Honour from the police forces.He paid rich tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Telangana movement.On this o…
Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) Project Ganga, an ambitious and visionary scheme of the Yogi Adityanath government is set to go ‘live’ soon, setting the stage for digital outreach and self-reliance in lakhs of rural households in Uttar Pradesh.According to officials associated with Project Ganga, almost all modalities for the launch of the project have been completed and final stage preparations are underway for its roll-out.Project Ganga’s primary goal is to connect more than 20 lakh households across…