Ministry of Rural Development

March 27, 2025 3:31 PM

MoRD and UNICEF YuWaah partner to empower over 35 lakh rural women through livelihood initiatives

In a significant effort to empower rural women and youth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF YuWaah to create livelihood opportunities and enhance female workforce participation in rural India. The three-year partnership aims to connect women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with employment, entrepreneurship, and skill development programs. The SOI was signed by T.K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoRD, and Sharada Thapalia, Deputy Represe...

March 26, 2025 4:47 PM

Over 68,000 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ completed nationwide: MoS informs Lok Sabha

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched in April 2022 with the goal of constructing or rejuvenating 75 ponds (Amrit Sarovars) in every district across the nation, has achieved substantial progress. As of March 20, over 68,000 Amrit Sarovars have been completed, contributing to alleviating water scarcity and improving surface and groundwater availability in several regions, according to a statement from the Minister of State (MoS) for Rural Development, Kamlesh Paswan, on Tuesday. Each Amrit Sarovar cov...

February 12, 2025 2:00 PM

Over 68,000 ponds completed under mission Amrit Sarovar to combat water scarcity

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched in April 2022, has achieved remarkable progress in addressing the country’s water scarcity issue by constructing or rejuvenating over 68,000 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) as of January. The mission, aimed at building 75 ponds in each district, with a total target of 50,000 ponds nationwide, has already surpassed its goal. These Sarovars have significantly enhanced surface and groundwater availability across various regions, addressing immediate water needs and establis...