30Jun 2026

DigiHaat Sahkar Se Samriddhi Store Promotes Digital Access

DigiHaat’s ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ Store: Cooperatives Enter Digital Commerce GS Paper II: Governance, cooperatives, inclusive development GS Paper III: Digital economy, rural entrepreneurship, agriculture marketing India’s cooperative movement has played an important role in rural development, agriculture, dairy, credit, fisheries, handlooms and livelihood generation. Cooperatives are based on collective ownership and democratic participation, helping small …

11Jun 2026

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS IN INDIA

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS IN INDIA Protecting Regional Heritage | Empowering Local Producers | Boosting Agricultural Exports Current Affairs Peg: Tezpur Litchi (Assam) achieves first export to Dubai, facilitated by APEDA (2025) | GS Paper II & III | Also relevant: GS Paper I (Indian Society & Culture) 1. Introduction — Current Affairs Context In …

09May 2026

MGNREGS WITNESSED DECLINE IN SCALE AND EMPLOYMENT IN 2025-26

MGNREGS WITNESSED DECLINE IN SCALE AND EMPLOYMENT IN 2025-26 Why in the News? A report by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and LibTech India found a sharp decline in the scale and reach of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) during 2025-26. The findings come ahead of the proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat …

13Feb 2026

Animal Vaccination: Rural Game Changer

ANIMAL 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 …

30Jan 2026

Agri Growth Slows, Allied Sectors Boom

Agricultural Growth Moderates Despite Strong Allied Sectors Why in the News? The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in the Parliament of India, highlights a slowdown in agriculture sector growth to 3.5% in Q2 of 2025-26, even as allied sectors like livestock and fisheries remain robust. Agriculture Growth Trends and Sectoral Performance The agriculture and allied sector …

21Jan 2026

OSOP Scheme Boosts Crafts via Railways

OSOP Scheme Boosts Local Crafts via Railways Why in the News? The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, benefiting 1.32 lakh artisans and small producers by providing direct market access, strengthening Vocal for Local and livelihood generation, while also promoting environmentally sustainable practices. OSOP Scheme: Expanding …

19Dec 2025

MGNREGA: The Fading Bedrock Of Rural India

MGNREGA: The Fading Bedrock Of Rural India Syllabus: GS-2 : Poverty, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development GS-3: Employment, Growth & Development Why in the News? MGNREGA, once India’s most transformative rural policy, is being steadily weakened through budgetary caps, administrative dilution, and design changes. Despite strong empirical evidence of its economic and …

13Dec 2025

Chaupal Program Empowers Handicraft Artisans

Chaupal Program Boosts Grassroots Handicraft Ecosystem Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program to strengthen India’s handicrafts ecosystem. The initiative focuses on artisan empowerment, district-level outreach, and cluster-based development, aligning with the National Handicrafts Development Programme. Nationwide Rollout and Program Objectives: The Chaupal …

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 …

20Sep 2025

GST 2.0 to Ease Rural Household Expenditure

GST 2.0 to Ease Rural Household Expenditure Why in the News ? A FICCI analysis shows that under GST 2.0, more than 75% of rural expenditure and 66% of urban expenditure will fall under the nil or 5% tax rate, making the new tax structure more equitable and simplified. This change is expected to have …

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