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Tripura Partners with IIM Shillong to Strengthen Rural Governance Through Landmark MoU In a major initiative to enhance rural governance and institutional capacity in Tripura, the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis…

Chhattisgarh Launches Rural Bus Scheme to Empower Remote Communities Chhattisgarh's Council of Ministers has approved the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Gramin Bus Suvidha Yojana, a significant step in improving transportation access…

NABARD Acquires 10% Stake in 24x7 Moneyworks to Digitize Rural Credit The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has taken a 10% equity position in the Agri-fintech firm 24x7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt Ltd, a historic…

Boosting Rural Economy Key to Curb Urban Migration: Nitin Gadkari Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to strengthen agriculture growth and enhance purchasing power in rural…

Himachal Pradesh Empowers Panchayats to Oversee Rural Water Schemes In an effort to enhance local governance and improve the management of drinking water, the Himachal Pradesh government is planning to transfer control of rural water…

Bihar Government Boosts Tourism and Rural Infrastructure with Key Projects in the Pipeline The Bihar government, led by Nitish Kumar, is making great progress in improving rural infrastructure and turning the state into a travel…

77,000+ Panchayats Recognized for Excellence in Governance; Gujarat and Telangana Top Panchayat Advancement Index The first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) baseline report for FY 2022–2023 has been released by the Ministry of…

Matholi Village Sets Example for Women-Led Rural Tourism in Uttarkashi Matholi village in Uttarkashi’s Chinyalisaur block is fast becoming a model for rural tourism and women empowerment, with local women taking charge of hospitality…

One RRB for Each State in India to Be Implemented by May 2025 Every state in the nation will have a single Regional Rural Bank (RRB) as of May 1. The Finance Ministry has issued a notification for the merger of 15 Regional Rural Banks in…

New CPI Series to Include Rural Housing Inflation Starting February 2026 The new consumer price index (CPI) series will now include housing inflation in rural areas, reflecting changing consumption patterns and the growth of rental markets…