India votes in favour of UN resolution to eradicate rural poverty

Nov 22, 2021

New York [US], November 23 : India on Monday (local time) voted in favour of a UN resolution to eradicate rural poverty to implement...

Extreme poverty in rural areas largely conquered: Dr Arvind Panagariya at CII Summit

May 17, 2024

"Extreme poverty concentrated in the rural areas has been largely conquered and the growth prospects are excellent," said Panagariya, during the plenary session on...

Ministry of Rural Development Partners with J-PAL South Asia as it Expands 'Samaveshi Aajeevika' Across India

Mar 27, 2024

New Delhi [India], March 27: The Government of India's Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has brought the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)...

Andhra: Senior IAS Imtiaz quits service, joins ruling YSRCP

Feb 29, 2024

Intiyaz, who opted for voluntary retirement from the administrative service, previously served as the CEO of SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty) while...

China's rising demand for Africa's donkeys poses challenge for marginalised communities: Report

Feb 10, 2023

According to The Citizen, donkeys are estimated to support about 158 million people in Africa. In rural areas, the presence of a donkey in...

Ananya Finance and Prayas Microfinance join hands to lower poverty levels and empower rural women entrepreneurs

Jul 08, 2022

New Delhi [India] July 8 (ANI/SRV): Impact lender, Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt Ltd, one of the NBFCs of India is set to...