Rural Development

Union Budget 2020-21: Experts call for policy on healthy foods, fund for protection of children

Experts from health, education and rural development sectors on Monday suggested a dedicated fund for the protection of children, a policy to encourage healthy food habits, and more financial allocations for secondary-level schools

Narendra Modi launches pension scheme for small farmers from Jharkhand; move reflects NDA's emphasis on rural development

In its manifesto called 'Sankalp Patra', the BJP had promised investment to the tune of Rs 25 lakh crore in the next five years for rural development.

Govt forms high-powered committee to transform agriculture, raise farmers' income, suggest policy measures, attract investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of chief ministers for the transformation of agriculture and raising farmers' income. The nine-member committee, headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The committee will further suggest policy measures to boost agricultural export, raise growth in food processing and attract investments in modern market infrastructure, value chains and logistics, besides making other key suggestions.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: Used by Congress(I), Left and perfected by Trinamool, violence and votes go hand in hand in Bengal polls

Violence has always been the theme around which politics has played out in Bengal.

Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi condole death of Ladu Kishore Swain; PM lauds BJD MP's work in rural development

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP from Aska, Ladu Kishore Swain

Khushveer Singh Jojawar wins Assembly poll from Marwar Junction seat; Rajasthan water warrior was sidelined by Congress

Jojawar’s story as a water warrior began in 1995, when the monsoon failed and the water table plummeted.

UP sees sharp fall in encephalitis cases this year; health minister credits 'concerted efforts of six departments'

A total of 1,427 Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) were reported till 9 August, 2018 in the state which led to 111 deaths. There over 5,400 cases in 2017, leading to 748 deaths, and 4,353 cases and 715 deaths in 2016.

Indian scientists develop a unique low-cost solar water purifier

The solar water purifier has been developed by scientists at the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute.

Narendra Modi govt’s Bastar 'development offensive' showing results, tribals getting first taste of freedom

The evening humdrum in Jagdalpur no way suggests the eradication of Maoism in Bastar but it does indicate that despite the threat, people have lives to live and they have started to do so at least in some parts of Bastar.

India's GDP, larger developmental process to boost mining sector, says President Ram Nath Kovind

India's GDP will gain momentum over the coming decades and in turn bolster the mining and minerals sector, President Ram Nath Kovind said