A new tissue culture technique that is claimed to be cheap and easy to understand is fast gaining popularity.

Karnataka's new panchayati raj law has sparked a debate, with the Congress government saying it gives the people more power and opposition politicians contending it does not.

West Bengal's villagers will not only set the development agenda they will also correct defects in the panchayat system.

West Bengal is making what could be another step towards village self rule, where villagers, including women, will decide what is best for them, but hunger for power and male hegemony may set things back.

The government's employment generation schemes, laudable though they may be, have yet to achieve their goals. Not involving intended beneficiaries is cited as a major reason for their failure.

A typical PALM exercise takes about five days and includes the following: Day 1: Introductory The focus is on understanding the history of the village, its layout and the infrastructure

MYRADA moves a step forward in rural appraisal programmes, emphasising the necessity of involving villagers in their own development.