Rural Development Ministry

August 18, 2026 7:16 PM

Agriculture, rural development departments to work on ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ roadmap: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for a coordinated effort among farmers, scientists, government officials, food processors, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and rural women to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision into action and make Indian agriculture prosperous, self-reliant and globally competitive. Addressing a commitment programme organised for departments u...

August 17, 2026 7:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge on August 18

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer the ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge to officials of both ministries at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on August 18, as the government prepares an action-oriented roadmap for agriculture and rural development towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The programme will focus on implementing the priorities outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on August 15, with parti...

July 21, 2026 5:36 PM

Journeys of grit, pathways of growth: How Rural Self Employment Training Institutes are transforming aspirations into sustainable enterprises

From a village tailoring shop in Madhya Pradesh to a thriving noodle manufacturing unit in Maharashtra and an award-winning filmmaking venture in Karnataka, stories of determination and entrepreneurship are emerging from rural India through the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). Operating under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), these institutes are helping thousands of rural youth and women build sustainable livelihoods by equipping ...

July 5, 2026 2:16 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases Rs 25,863 crore first instalment to states for rollout of VB-G-RAM-G

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released the first instalment, or Mother Sanction, of ₹25,863 crore to states for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G-RAM-G], while reviewing the rollout of the flagship rural employment scheme with Rural Development Ministers of states and Union Territories through a video conference. Describing the nationwide launch of VB-G-RAM-G as a major administrative achievem...

July 1, 2026 11:14 AM

VB-G RAM G Act comes into force, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment; Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls it a ‘historic’ milestone

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 came into force across rural India on Wednesday, marking a major overhaul of the country's rural employment framework by increasing the statutory employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days for every eligible rural household. The legislation aims to strengthen livelihood security, create durable rural assets and accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 through enhanced employment opportunities...

June 30, 2026 3:30 PM

Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 charts roadmap for Viksit Bharat, launches ‘SARAS Shakti’ collection to empower rural women

The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan (RGVS) 2026, organised by the Ministry of Rural Development, concluded with a renewed commitment to accelerate the vision of Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat through stronger Centre-State collaboration, community-led development and technology-driven governance. Held over two days, the national conclave brought together Rural Development Ministers from States and Union Territories, senior government officials, experts, representatives of State Rural Livelihood Miss...

June 18, 2026 1:16 PM

Centre targets construction of over 26,000 km of rural roads in FY 2026-27, reviews progress with states

The Centre has set an ambitious target of constructing 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during the financial year 2026-27, backed by an allocation of ₹18,907 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural connectivity programmes. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Rural Development Secretary Rohit Kansal, who assessed the physical and financial progress of states under PMGSY and the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extrem...

May 26, 2026 10:35 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s book ‘Apnapan’ to be released today

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch his newly authored book Apnapan in New Delhi on May 26, offering a personal account of his long public association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the values that shaped their political journey. The book release event will be held at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium at the NASC Complex in Pusa. Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will formally release the book in the p...

May 18, 2026 7:01 PM

MoRD charts roadmap for women-led rural marketing ecosystems through SHE-MARTs

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has initiated a nationwide roadmap for the creation of women-led rural marketing ecosystems through SHE-MARTs (Self Help Entrepreneurs-Marketing Avenues for Rural Transformation), aimed at strengthening women-led enterprises, boosting rural incomes, and expanding market access for self-help groups across India. The roadmap was discussed during a two-day National Consultation organised by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission...

May 15, 2026 5:47 PM

Maharashtra gets Rs 8,368 crore PMAY-G boost as 5 lakh rural families enter new homes

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced a major rural development package for Maharashtra, including ₹8,368.50 crore in central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), while inaugurating the Griha Pravesh ceremony of five lakh completed rural houses in Satara. The large-scale beneficiary event, held at the Sainik School Ground in Satara, marked the formal handover of newly constructed pucca houses to rural families un...