Community-led rainwater conservation revives villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district

April 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Community-led rainwater conservation revives villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district

A cluster of villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district has emerged as a model for water resilience, with community-driven rainwater conservation efforts transforming local livelihoods under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign. Villages such as Murugummi, Marella and Thangella, once grappling with acute water shortages, have reported significant improvements in groundwater levels, agricultural productivity and overall socio-economic conditions following sustained conservation initiativ...

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

January 8, 2026 12:42 PM

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

In a step towards accelerating rural transformation, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial inclusion, promote livelihoods and enhance logistics and digital services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across the country. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Union Mi...