Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has expressed satisfaction over the progress in Jharkhand in the field of rural development.

SHILLONG: The state government has today said that the proposed Integrated Basin Development would eradicate poverty by the year 2020 if implemented in the 12th 5-year plan, beside other benefit like creating a multiplier effect in the rural economy.

Expected outcome from this proposed integrated basin also include the entrepreneurial capacity building that would enhance the engagement of the youth and women in productive activities.

Speakers at a launching ceremony of 'Social Watch Report-2012' said the rich countries responsible for climate change should assist Bangladesh to face the environmental challenge.

The State Government’s claim of increasing the growth rate has fallen flat.

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Amid increasing pointers to a slowdown in the hinterland, the Government is planning to conduct its Sixth Economic Census in collaboration with states during the course of this year.

Jharkhand wants the Centre’s go-ahead for forest diversion to set up 17 CRPF camps in Saranda, even though forest clearance authority lies with the state and the move is only expected to delay the

PATNA, 14 FEB: Against the backdrop of alleged irregularities in implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh, Union rural development minis