The Centre has released draft rules for the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), which will replace MGNREGA from July 1. The framework raises guaranteed rural work to 125 days and introduces new governance, grievance and funding mechanisms
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a revived 150-year-old water tank in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district under the Watershed Mission. The 21-acre tank features plantations, a walking track, and cultural spaces promoting sustainable and multipurpose waterbody use
Reddy is the lone South Indian to be appointed to the Board, which is the apex level national body for promotion of afforestation, tree planting, ecological restoration, and eco-development activities
