Target of 10 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme achieved: Government
The government is aiming to construct more than 50 lakh homes for the poor in rural areas across the country by March 31 next year.
Nov 29, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
80,000 commercial passenger vehicles in rural areas likely
The government is set to launch a new scheme to provide 80,000 commercial passenger vehicles in rural areas at a subsidised cost to revitalise the transport system in 1.5 lakh villages.
Jul 10, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
14 lakh households to be provided skill development training under LIFE scheme
The project, named Livelihoods in Full Employment (LIFE), has identified 14 lakh households which have completed 100 days work in 2014-15 and have workers under 35 years of age, the ministry said in a communique.
May 10, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
Rural Ministry suggests industry-friendly changes in Land Act
The Rural Development Ministry has suggested a number of amendments to the Land Acquisition Act which would water down pro-farmer provisions like mandatory consent of at least 70 percent locals for acquiring land for PPP projects and 80 percent for acquiring land for private projects.
Jul 15, 2014, 14:08 PM IST
