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Rural Development
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India's commitment to rural development is accelerating through a multifaceted approach encompassing skilling, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. The government is prioritizing workforce development for rural water infrastructure through initiatives like the Nal Jal Mitra and Sujal Shakti programs, aiming to train over 15 lakh individuals by 2026. Simultaneously, over 3 crore SVAMITVA property cards have been distributed, facilitating access to credit and reducing land disputes, while frontline workers are enabling last-mile service delivery across agriculture, financial inclusion, and enterprise development. These efforts, coupled with programs like the Vibrant Villages Programme and Jal Jeevan Mission, underscore a focus on strengthening rural economies and improving livelihoods, potentially driving long-term economic growth and reducing regional disparities.
Jal Shakti Ministry Observes Swachh Bharat Diwas 2026
Union Minister C.R. Patil led Special Gram Sabha in Gujarat's Majigam village, emphasizing daily cleanliness commitment and felicitating sanitation workers.
Special Gram Sabhas were organized nationwi
2.42 Lakh Special Gram Sabhas Launch Rural Development Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas held across 2.42 lakh locations marked commencement of People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 for Panchayat Development Plans 2027-28.
16th Finance Commission allocated ₹4.35 lakh crore to
PMEGP Scheme Generates 73 Lakh Employment Opportunities
PMEGP scheme provides margin money subsidy for micro-enterprises, assisting 8.12 lakh entrepreneurs with ₹24,398.61 crore since FY15.
The scheme has generated sustainable employment for approximately
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% disposal of p
Government Launches Gram Panchayat Development Planning Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas nationwide on October 2, 2026 to discuss governance reforms and launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27.
Multiple government departments to present citizen-centric schemes including
Government Launches Gram Panchayat Development Planning Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas nationwide on October 2, 2026 to discuss governance reforms and launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27.
Multiple government departments to present citizen-centric schemes including
DoLR National Workshop on River Rejuvenation Pilots
Department of Land Resources organized a national workshop on pilot projects for river rejuvenation through watershed approaches.
The pilots aim to restore river hydrology via catchment treatment, gro
DDWS Hosts 11th Sujal Gram Samvad on Rural Water
DDWS organized the 11th multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad to discuss operation and maintenance of rural drinking water systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena emphasized critical
Shivraj Chouhan Reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focusing on 100 low-productivity districts.
Average district performance score improved from 22.54 i