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When Gandhi meets Ambedkar: How higher education institutions can change our villages

June 02, 2025 11:59 am

The Ministry of Education’s Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) completes a decade, redefining the role of higher education in India

Complaint filed against Zepto over 'misleading promises' to workers about pay, food, accommodation in Delhi

May 23, 2025 2:02 pm

The complaint was filed at Delhi Labour Dept on behalf of 50 workers working at a store in Kalkaji Industrial Area on May 19; Zepto says it is investigating the complaint.

Himachal does away with free water supply in rural areas

September 23, 2024 10:04 am

Rural households will have to pay Rs 100 per connection a month from Oct 1.

Socio-economic survey of rural families from Apr 1: Baghel

March 12, 2023 1:34 am

The development comes a day after Baghel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and urged him to conduct the pending decennial census.

Stress triggering diabetes in developing nations

December 19, 2014 6:31 pm

By migrating to urban areas, people in developing countries are increasing their risk of diabetes .

Mid-level rural health cadre proposal in Cabinet today

November 13, 2013 5:50 am

The scheme is said to be close to Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azads heart.

UPA's programmes failed to curb unemployment in rural areas,shows data

August 31, 2013 3:15 am

The Congress-led UPA introduced its flagship MGNREGA in February 2006.

Land Bill a retrograde step,says India Inc

August 30, 2013 3:43 pm

Companies who want to acquire land for industrial use will be required to pay up to 4 times the prevailing market value in rural areas.

Rural Christians,urban Sikhs faced highest unemployment levels after 2008 meltdown

August 05, 2013 2:16 am

A National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) study shows the unemployment rate in rural India at the time was lower than in urban areas

Cong cites RTI info,claims fund fraud in Adarsh schools

April 09, 2014 2:43 pm

Demands special CAG audit,white paper on CMs pet project

RURAL AREAS VIDEOS

PM Modi interacts with PMRD fellows

February 08, 2016 2:34 pm

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with over 230 youth, who have been working in rural areas under the Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows (PMRDF) Scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development. Several participants shared their thoughts on themes such as development of the North-East, rural education, tribal development, organic farming, and welfare of the disabled with PM Modi. The PM appreciated the participants for working with dedication and devotion in rural and backward areas of the country, often withstanding peer and family pressures. The Prime Minister also released a book "Scripting Change", which visually demonstrates the essence of the work being done by PMRD Fellows across the country.