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Innovation and Clean Energy Drive New Transformation in Rural India’s Agriculture

Innovation, agri-tech and renewable energy are transforming agriculture in rural India by improving productivity and market access for farmers. Experts say combining modern technology with traditional knowledge can strengthen rural economies and support sustainable development. India’s rural economy is entering a new phase of transformation as innovation, renewable energy and modern agricultural technologies begin to…

India’s WASH Story From National Missions to Sustainable Systems

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India’s WASH transformation through the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly expanded sanitation and safe drinking water access, improving public health, gender equality, and rural livelihoods. The next phase focuses on sustaining these gains through resilient systems, community ownership, and climate-sensitive water management. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is not only a…

Aamir Khan Roots That Shaped the Man

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The journey of Aamir Khan shows how cinema, education, and social advocacy can create meaningful change beyond entertainment. Through films like Taare Zameen Par and initiatives like the Paani Foundation, he has promoted inclusive education, water conservation, and gender justice. Born in Mumbai on March 14, 1965, Aamir Khan came from a family steeped in…

When Policy Leaves the Paper and Enters the Village

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Maharashtra government partners with Tata Trusts and Naam Foundation to enhance rural healthcare, water security, and public service delivery through a collaborative CSR model, focusing on sustainable development and last-mile impact. A new partnership in Maharashtra is quietly showing how development work in India is evolving. The state government has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding…

Untangling India’s Development Gridlock

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Anyone who has worked in India’s development sector for a significant period will recognise a familiar pattern. Across states and districts, the landscape is crowded with organisations trying their best to solve difficult problems, yet most of them do so in isolation. The intent is strong, the commitment is real, but the way programmes are…

Rural deprivation in Jharkhand villages highlighted by Azim Premji University data

Rural Deprivation in Jharkhand: What the Data Say in Terms of the Everyday Inequality

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Jharkhand is famously referred to as a state of plenty, with forests, minerals, and a huge population of rural and tribal inhabitants. However, under this prosperity, there is a crude reality of deprivation that defines the day-to-day living in its villages. The latest report by the Azim Premji University, Rural Multidimensional Deprivation in Jharkhand (2025)…

Anchoring Rural Water Security: Jal Jeevan Mission’s Focus on Source Sustainability

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To advance Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) and ensure equitable access to safe drinking water, the Jal Jeevan Mission, India’s flagship rural water supply programme, has accelerated efforts to provide every household with an individual tap connection. Launched in 2019, with 17% of rural households having tap water, has now reached to…

Farmers’ Day Strengthens Grievance Redressal and Agricultural Support in Gautam Buddha Nagar

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The Farmers’ Day programme concluded successfully at Vikas Bhawan, reinforcing the district administration’s commitment to addressing agriculture-related issues through direct engagement with farmers. Organised on the third Wednesday of every month, the initiative serves as a structured platform for dialogue between farmers and government officials. Held under the directions of the District Magistrate and chaired…

India and Sri Lanka Extend High Impact Community Development Projects: What It Means for Social Development

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India and Sri Lanka have agreed to extend their High Impact Community Development Projects framework for five more years, in a renewed push for neighborhood development cooperation. An official statement was issued in this regard by the High Commission of India in Colombo in early November 2025. The extension keeps one of India’s most long-running…

PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit 2025 in Jaipur featuring IIT alumni and Rajasthan government officials collaborating on technology and development initiatives

PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit to Bring IIT Alumni and the State To gether for Development

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The first-ever PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 1 November 2025. It was organized by PanIIT Alumni India-the official network of alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology-in association with the Government of Rajasthan. The event saw the participation of senior officials, IIT alumni, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics with…