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Union Cabinet approves MoU between Rural Development Ministry & FAO

December 15, 2016

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 ..

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Union Government constitutes DISHA for timely implementation of Central Schemes

August 1, 2016

The Union Government has constituted the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) for effective development and coordination of Central Government’s programme. It will be known as DISHA and first meeting will be held on August 13, 2016. It will ..

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2019 new deadline for completion of PMGSY

November 25, 2015

Union Government has reduced the deadline for completion of flagship Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for rural connectivity through all- weather roads from 2022 to 2019. The annual allocation of the Central release for PMGSY works during year 2015-16 ..

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Ministry of Rural Development launches ‘SAMANVAY’ portal for Gram Panchayats

August 5, 2015

Union Ministry of Rural Development has launched ‘SAMANVAY’ web portal to monitor progress and implementation of the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) for development of Gram Panchayats. It was launched by Union Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh. SAMANVAY web ..

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Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde dies

June 3, 2014

Rural Development Minister and senior BJP leader from Maharashtra Gopinath Munde (64) died in a road accident in Delhi, while he was on his way to Delhi airport when his car was rammed by a speeding Indica, leading to his death. Although he didn’t suffer any ..

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MoU signed between Union Ministry of Rural Development and Digital Green

February 1, 2014

The Union Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Green (Microsoft Research Project) to document best agricultural practices and disseminates this to all rural agricultural households headed by women. This initiative will be kick-started through ..

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Double food subsidy, grains to Bihar: Jairam Ramesh

October 11, 2013

According to Union Minister for Rural Development, Bihar would get double foodgrain allocation and food subsidy following the implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA). It would make Bihar the biggest beneficiary of the NFSA and the state would start getting 56 lakh tonnes ..

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Fact Box: "ROSHNI" – A new programme launched by Rural Development Ministry in 24 naxal affected districts

June 8, 2013

The Ministry for Rural Development has launched a new skill development scheme called Roshni for rural youth from 24 most critical left-wing extremism affected districts in the country. ROSHNI: Aim: Skilling and Placement of 50,000 youth from 24 selected naxal affected ..

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Women's self-help groups to get cheaper loans (at 7%) under NRLM

May 12, 2013

The Indian Government has approved the proposal of providing loans to Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at a lower interest rate of 7% as compared to present rate ranging between 11.5 – 14% to eradicate poverty through women empowerment. The programme will ..

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Indira Awaas Yojana gets more fund

January 14, 2013

The Union Cabinet gave nod to the Ministry of Rural Development’s proposal to increase the unit cost under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), considering the sharp rise in the cost of materials. As per the approved cost, in plain areas, unit ..

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