Sepahijala (Tripura), March 26 (IANS) A newly constructed road in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, on Thursday, significantly improved connectivity for several villages, bringing relief and convenience to local residents, who had long struggled with poor infrastructure.Locals say the road, built at an estimated cost of around Rs 6 crore, has connected at least five to six villages to nearby towns, including Melaghar, which serves as a key market hub in the region. The improved connectivity has not…
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Gandhinagar, March 26 (IANS) Gujarat’s Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state’s climate goals, officials said on Thursday. Developed by Banas Dairy under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the project converts cow dung and other organic waste into clean fuel and organic manure, creating an integrated model of energy production, agricultural support, and environmenta…
Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab was forcing farmers to commit suicide in despair after failing to give them any succour, be it fulfilling the promise to provide minimum support price (MSP) on 22 crops. Expressing sorrow at the extreme step taken by two brothers – Jaswinder and Jaskaran of Faridkot district after becoming severely indebted, the SAD president said, “AAP promised big but did n…
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday held a public hearing at his residence, where he listened to complaints of the people with sensitivity and directed officials to ensure their prompt resolution.He emphasised that citizens approach these hearings with hope and expectation, and therefore, officials must treat such cases with the highest priority and ensure swift disposal.During the session, the Chief Minister resolved a large number of grievances on the s…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a scheme to support small hydro projects (SHPs) with an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore.The ‘Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 will support projects (between 1-25 MW capacity) to come up in different states — especially benefitting hilly and northeastern states with high potential for such projects.It will support 51 lakh person days of empl…
Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government, on Thursday, expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English learning and improve library services in rural areas through the state’s Gram Panchayat ‘Arivu Kendras’ (Knowledge Centres). Under the expanded collaboration, the number of British Council Library Corners in Gram Panchayat ‘Arivu Kendras’ will increase from 10 to 70, with 60 additional centres to be established across the state. As part of the initiative, the …
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that in line with the vision of a Developed Rajasthan by 2047, master plans will be prepared for every village and ward across the state. These plans will incorporate future requirements and suggestions from all sections of society, including women, youth, farmers, and economically weaker groups, so that they reflect the aspirations of the people.Chairing a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office on Tuesday regarding the pro…
Bengaluru, March 10 (IANS) Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday that the state government has initiated measures to ensure that rural communities do not face drinking water shortages during the upcoming summer season in the state. Speaking in Bengaluru, Minister Kharge said that district administrations have been instructed to closely monitor the situation and take immediate steps wherever shortages are reported.According to official data, drinki…
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the legendary leader Biju Patnaik, the symbol of Odia pride, had devoted his life to the development of Odisha by rising above politics.While speaking at the state-level event marking the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of the legendary leader here, the Chief Minister said Biju Patnaik was not only a hero of the yesteryears but continues to remain a source of inspiration for every Odia as the architect of …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s housing schemes for the poor in the urban and rural areas, launched under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are setting an example for the Global South as a tool for inclusion, gender justice and empowerment of the economically weaker sections.“In India, the push for “Housing for All” has increasingly been framed as a human rights agenda that links shelter with equality, social security and self-respect for the poorest citizens. Within this framework, the f…