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Government launches Aarambh mobile app for road maintenance
The Union Ministry of Rural Development launched Aarambh mobile app for performance based maintenance contracting and community contracting for maintenance of rural roads. It was launched jointly launched by Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Drinking Water & Sanitation ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan for rural digital literacy
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (PMGDISHA) to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by March 2019. PMGDISHA is expected to be one of the largest digital ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Assam Government launches Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana
Assam Government has launched Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY) to bring about paradigm shift towards holistic development of villages in the state. The scheme is a mega mission aimed at bringing in revolutionary changes by doubling the farm ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Union Cabinet approves MoU between Rural Development Ministry & FAO
The Union Cabinet has approved MoU between Ministry of Rural Development and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to improve effectiveness of rural development programmes in country. The Inter-Governmental MoU on Joint Technical and South-South Cooperation will provide for collaboration on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Local Government Institutions in India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
Local government refers to the administration of specific local areas, such as municipalities or rural regions. Its main purpose is to decentralise power, enhance democratic participation, and improve governance. Local government enables communities to address their needs effectively. Constitutional Framework ..
Panchayati Raj Institutions in India [NET Political Science Notes]
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are a vital component of India’s governance framework, enabling local self-government in rural areas. The system promotes grassroots democracy and empowers communities to participate in their governance. Established under the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, PRIs ..
National Rurban Mission (NRM)
On 22 February 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Rurban Mission (NRM) from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. The mission, also dubbed as “Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission” (SPMRM) aims to spur social, economic and infrastructure development ..
PM Narendra Modi launches Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan’ (Village Self Governance Campaign) to strengthen Panchayati Raj in villages and ensure social harmony in villages. It was launched on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of the rural housing scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided for construction of pucca houses to all houseless and households living ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
PM Narendra Modi launches National Rurban Mission in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Rurban Mission (NRM) from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. The mission also dubbed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban mission (SPMRM) aims to spur social, economic and infrastructure development in rural areas by ..