Shivraj Singh reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

October 16, 2025 9:38 PM

Shivraj Singh reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and to chart the action plan for the coming months. The meeting was attended by Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Singh and other senior officials. Officials presented a state-wise progress report on PMGSY implementation, noting that while work in ...

Tribal development accelerates with 200% rise in budget over a decade

July 22, 2025 5:25 PM

Tribal development accelerates with 200% rise in budget over a decade

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has witnessed a decade of transformative growth, backed by a significant expansion in its financial allocation and outreach. From 2013-14 to 2025-26, the ministry’s budget surged by over 200%, rising from ₹4,296 crore to ₹14,926 crore. This rise in funding has enabled wide-ranging initiatives targeting the holistic development of tribal communities across India. Speaking at the Aadi Mahotsav in February 2025, President Droupadi Murmu praised the decade’s a...