Britain wants to take part in ‘Make in India’: UK defence secretary
United Kingdom, in the post-Brexit era, is all gung-ho about its expanding strategic partnership with India. Defence secretary Michael Fallon, the fourth top UK minister […]
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Six fellowship programmes that teach grassroots and governance in India, for the changemaker in you
It goes without saying that bringing about social change in the society entails good leadership. And being a good leader – whether you’re an entrepreneur […]
Probe ordered into poor implementation of central schemes
Bhubaneswar : Union Minister of State for Rural Development Ram Kripal Yadav ordered an investigation into poor implementation of three central schemes in Nabarangpur district […]
Registration of 10,000 NGOs cancelled in last 3 years: Govt
New Delhi : Registration of more than 10,000 NGOs, including those working in the field of rural development, have been cancelled by the government in […]
India’s proposed 540-MW Kwar hydropower project receives environmental clearance
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has awarded an environmental clearance for the 540-MW Kwar hydropower plant. The project is located in Jammu […]
India to ban discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS
NEW DELHI : India has passed a landmark bill which aims to ensure equal rights for those living with HIV/AIDS. The HIV and AIDS (Prevention and […]
HEIs to be linked with rural development procedures under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
NEW DELHI : A tripartite agreement between Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Rural Development was signed. The main […]
Rural migration and employment opportunities
Rural India represents around 70 per cent of the Indian population. It is very important to engage the rural youth in a productive way in […]
All you wanted to know about farm loan waivers
The UP government’s waiver of farmer loans, dramatic protests by Tamil Nadu farmers in Delhi and a warning from the RBI Governor against loan waivers […]
India’s first youth only mental health campaign launched in Delhi
New Delhi : On the occasion of WHO World Health Day on April 7th, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) launched India?s first mental health […]