Ministry of Rural Development

Amarjeet Sinha-led Panel on MGNREGA Restructuring

December 1, 2022

The Central Government has set up a panel to recommend structural and other reforms required for the effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). About the panel The panel will be headed by Amarjeet Sinha ..

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JALDOOT App

September 28, 2022

The Indian government recently launched the JALDOOT App and JALDOOT App e-brochure. Key facts The JALDOOT application was jointly developed by union ministries of Panchayat and Rural Development. This app can be used by Gram Rojgar Sahyak to measure the ..

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‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ Inter-ministerial Campaign

April 29, 2022

Giriraj Singh, India’s Rural Development Minister has launched the ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak,’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign on 28th April 2022. This campaign has been launched keeping in line with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Overview: Celebrating the year-long Azadi Ka ..

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Captive Employer Initiative

March 12, 2022

‘Captive Employer’, is a first of its kind initiative that is aimed at addressing the vision of a demand-based and dynamic skilling ecosystem that caters to the requirements of the industry while assuring sustainable placements for the rural poor youth ..

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Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission- Approval of New Clusters

February 23, 2022

Marking the 6th anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission, ministry of Rural Development approved 296 clusters under it. 6th anniversary was observed on February 21, 2022. About Shyama Prasad Mukherji Mission The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Mission was launched by ..

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World Bank ‘REWARD’ Project

February 21, 2022

The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme to help national and state governments adopt improved ..

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