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The government is bolstering rural development and social welfare programs, with a renewed focus on both infrastructure and citizen support. The National Social Assistance Programme has been rebranded and expanded with a ₹53,428 crore outlay, increasing assistance rates and broadening disability pension eligibility to benefit over 3.20 crore individuals. Complementing these efforts, the Ministry of Rural Development is leveraging technology to improve rural road construction through GPS monitoring and AI verification, while also standardizing skill development programs for rural youth to enhance employability and foster entrepreneurship. These initiatives underscore a commitment to inclusive growth and operational efficiency within the rural landscape.
PMGSY Chintan Shivir Focuses on Tech-Driven Rural Roads
Two-day PMGSY workshop convened stakeholders to strategize on enhancing rural road connectivity with technology and quality focus.
Union Minister emphasized GPS monitoring, AI verification, and timely
Cabinet Approves Rs 53,428 Crore NSAP Continuation
Cabinet approves continuation of National Social Assistance Programme with Rs 53,428 crore outlay for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Programme renamed to Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana with all sub-schem
Rural Development Ministry Signs RSETI Training MoU
Ministry of Rural Development signed MoU with National Academy of RUDSETI to standardize RSETI training programs and enhance rural youth employability.
Partnership focuses on digital registration via
Land Resources Department Honors Cleaning Staff
Department of Land Resources felicitated ten cleaning staff members on September 30, 2026.
Recognition occurred under Swachhata Hi Seva initiative's Safai Mitra Suraksha Seva program.
Event highlighte
Land Resources Department Prepares Special Cleanliness Campaign
Department of Land Resources prepares for Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026, focusing on cleanliness and reducing pendency.
During previous Campaign 5.0, department achieved 100% grievance di
Land Resources Department Organizes Cleanliness Drive
Department of Land Resources organized 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' cleanliness drive at public park near Scope Complex, New Delhi on October 1, 2026.
Drive involved senior officials and employees cl
Ministry of Rural Development DDU-GKY 2.0 Captive Employer Meet
Ministry of Rural Development organized CXO meet to mobilize industry partners for DDU-GKY 2.0 captive employment component in Jaipur.
DDU-GKY has trained 18.49 lakh youth and placed 12.44 lakh candid
Cabinet Approves Rs 53,428 Crore Social Assistance Continuation
Cabinet approves continuation of National Social Assistance Programme with Rs 53,428 crore outlay for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Programme renamed to Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana with all sub-schem
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Emphasizes Sustained Cleanliness Efforts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs officials to integrate cleanliness into daily public behavior beyond campaign periods.
Departments reported ₹15 lakh revenue from furniture/e-w
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Directs Sustained Cleanliness Campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes making cleanliness a permanent public behavior beyond campaign periods.
Departments report ₹15 lakh revenue from furniture/e-waste auctions
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Emphasizes Sustained Cleanliness Efforts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials to make cleanliness an everyday practice beyond campaign periods, focusing on behavioral change.
The ministries reported generating