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Rural Housing Scheme Eases Mandatory RCC Roof Condition Why in the News ? The federal government through the Union Ministry of Rural Development has amended PMAY-G guidelines to allow non-RCC roofs such as tiles and tin sheds for rural houses, enabling beneficiaries to receive full financial assistance and wage benefits without mandatory concrete roofing. This …
Read MoreANIMAL VACCINATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing, Agricultural Marketing, International Trade WHY IN THE NEWS? Amid rising concerns over rural incomes, antimicrobial resistance, climate commitments, and pandemic preparedness, experts have called for India to scale up livestock vaccination. With livestock supporting nearly 100 million rural …
Read MoreSampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Targets Development Saturation Nationwide Why in the News ? NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a time-bound national campaign to achieve saturation of key development indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks, strengthening last-mile governance and outcome-based development. This initiative also aims to promote environmental democracy and enhance environmental jurisprudence at the …
Read MoreIndia Argentina Deepen Agricultural Research And Technology Cooperation Why in the News? India and Argentina have signed the Work Plan 2025–27 to expand bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange, strengthening cooperation in sustainable farming, mechanisation, germplasm exchange, and innovation-driven agricultural growth between the two countries. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of environmental impact assessments in …
Read MoreNew Rural Job Scheme Shifts From Demand Model Why in the News? The Union government plans to introduce the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA, 2005, marking a shift from a demand-driven right-based employment scheme to a supply-driven, allocation-based framework. This change also presents opportunities to integrate environmental …
Read MoreCentre Plans Renaming And Reform Of MGNREGS Why in News ? The Union Government is likely to introduce a Bill in the Winter Session of Parliament to rename MGNREGS as “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana”, alongside proposed changes in employment days, eligibility norms, and funding structure based on expert panel recommendations. Proposed Renaming And Legislative …
Read MoreUnion Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Opens EARTH Summit to Boost Rural Development Why in the News ? Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar, launched 13 new cooperative services under Sahakar Sarathi, and outlined the government’s long-term vision to transform India’s rural economy through cooperation, innovation …
Read MoreEmpowering Democracy Through Model Youth Gram Sabhas Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, launched the Model Youth Gram …
Read MorePDMC Scheme Enhances Water Efficiency, Farmer Income Why in the News? The Government has introduced greater flexibility under the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme, enabling States and UTs to implement localized water storage and micro-irrigation projects, aiming to boost water-use efficiency, agricultural productivity, and farmer incomes through improved irrigation infrastructure. About PDMC Scheme: Objective: …
Read MoreAdvancing Tribal Empowerment Through Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan Conclave Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu attended the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the vision of Viksit Bharat, focusing on the Tribal Village Vision 2030 and nationwide Village Action Plans for inclusive development. …
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