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VB G RAM G to drive El Nino mitigation plan in Telangana

July 19, 2026 admin

A farm pond under Settipalli Gram Panchayat limits in Gundala mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district. (file pic) The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department is gearing up to mitigate the impact of the anticipated El Nino conditions by strengthening water conservation initiatives, improving groundwater resources and creating enhanced employment opportunities for job card holders under the…

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23 Andhra villages secure ISO certification for quality citizen services, administration

July 18, 2026 admin

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj & Rural Development K. Pawan Kalyan. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A total of 23 Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for rendering quality citizen services and efficient administration. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj & Rural Development K. Pawan…

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Budget 2024: Spending on rural development increases marginally, but not all schemes benefit | Data

February 1, 2024 admin

Rural development schemes: Workers engaged in the MNREGS works at Siddharampuram in Anantapur district. | Photo Credit: Prasad RVS In FY25, the government is expected to spend ₹2,65,808 crore on rural development. The allocation marginally increased by ₹26,824 crore, when compared with the revised estimates for the year FY24. However, the increase in the overall…

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