Government inks $100 Million loan agreement for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu

The Union Government has inked $100 million Loan Agreement with World Bank for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu. The loan is from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has a 5-year grace period and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018

Government to launch Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana under DAY-NRLM

The Union Ministry of Rural Development is going to launch Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY), a sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The scheme aims at providing an alternative source of livelihood to members of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

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 ..