The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
A high-level Nigerian delegation of parliamentarians met Union Rural Development Minister CP Joshi and evinced interest in the development initiatives of the Government of India for the rural population. The 20-member Nigerian team was led by Chairman of House Committee on Millennium Development Goals of that country Adewale Aribisala. In …
The state government has several plans afoot for rapid development in the state. Deputy chief minister Raghubar Das announced some while addressing a session on
Three out of four poor people in the developing world live in rural areas, and most of them depend—directly or indirectly—on agriculture for their livelihoods. Providing economic services, such as agricultural extension, is essential for using agriculture for development. However, such services are difficult to provide in rural areas, because …
The report presents data on level of consumption and its break-up by commodity group. The level of living of an individual is measured by his or her household
Extreme weather events and natural disasters such as drought or floods can have a devastating impact on food security as well as the social and economic development of rural households. In recent years, an increasing number of initiatives have tested weather index-based insurance to help manage these risks in agriculture. …
The publication "Statistical abstract of Gujarat state 2009" attempts to present latest available statistical data in the formats as recommended by the working group appointed by the Central Statistical Organisation, Government of India. The statistical abstract which includes state and district level data on various developmental indicators arranged with sectoral …
Recent evidence from India suggests that rearing indigenous poultry rather than focusing on commercial breeds that give a higher yield can significantly contribute to the self-sufficiency and cultural wealth of rural communities
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Budget for 2010-11 was presented in the Vidhan Sabha here on Thursday with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan calling it a
Survey suggests freeing food & fertiliser subsidies; relies heavily on fiscal measures to counter food inflation and tones down focus on supply logistics. Says overall economic growth should be gauged by the per capita income of the poorest and the pace of growth of that income HE Economic Survey warned …
With the government walking a tightrope to control fiscal deficit, it has scaled down the budget allocation for yet another flagship scheme. The United Progressive Alliance
THE government is looking to build rural roads in the public-private-partnership (PPP) mode to boost investment by building in ways to make the projects commercially viable, a government official told ET. The government is examining if a scheme can be worked out wherein a builder can be given milestone payments …
Demanding freezing of all eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) till the new Regional Plan 2021, the Goa Bachao Abhiyan(GBA) today threatened to launch mass agitation from March 4 against the government
BARIPADA: Mayurbhanj, predominantly inhabited by tribals, has bagged Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guaratee Act (MGNREGA) excellence award for 2008-09. The district has scripted a success story in the implementation of various schemes taken up in the district under the MGNREGA in 2008-09. Sources said Mayurbhanj and Ganjam districts have …
