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07Dec 2025

Amit Shah Opens EARTH Summit for Rural Growth

Union 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 …

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17Oct 2025

PDMC Scheme Enhances Water Efficiency, Farmer Income

PDMC 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: …

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17Oct 2025

Advancing Tribal Empowerment Through Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan Conclave

Advancing 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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16Oct 2025

APMC Act: Key Challenges for Farmers | GS 3

Analyze major issues in APMC markets—middlemen, market fees, poor infrastructure, and limited farmer access—impacting farm incomes and rural development.​ Essential for UPSC GS Paper 3, this topic covers the intersection of agricultural policy, economics, and farmer welfare.

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15Oct 2025

Jal Jeevan Mission: 80% Tap Water Milestone

Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 80% Tap Water Coverage Why in the News ? The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that over 15.71 crore rural households now have tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), achieving 80% national coverage. This marks a major step toward sustainable and inclusive rural water accessibility, contributing to India’s …

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10Oct 2025

PM Modi Launches Two Major Agricultural Missions to Boost Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Farming

Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses to boost crop diversification, productivity, and self-reliance in pulses, marking a significant step toward agricultural modernization, farmer empowerment, and enhancing energy efficiency in the agricultural sector. These initiatives align …

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04Oct 2025

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched by Centre

Centre Launches Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Why in the News ? The Central Government announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) identifying 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 States and UTs to boost productivity, crop diversification, and irrigation. Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 12 districts under the new initiative. Key Features of …

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29Sep 2025

Sabki Yojana Abhiyaan by Panchayati Raj

Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches Sabki Yojana Abhiyaan Why in the News ? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will launch the ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas’ Abhiyaan from October 2, to prepare Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for 2026–27. The campaign aims to strengthen participatory governance, improve service delivery, and promote tribal empowerment. Promoting Participatory Rural Governance: …

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21Sep 2025

Rural Settlement Patterns | GS1 Geography UPSC

Understand the major patterns of rural settlements—linear, nucleated, dispersed, circular, and star-shaped—with their key influences and spatial layouts. Essential for Geography in GS1, this visual aids in analyzing rural development, planning, and demographic trends.

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