By Ranvijay Singh
The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened
The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened
By Jyotsna Richhariya
Protesting against the insufficient allocation of funds for the rural employment guarantee scheme, as many as 500 daily wage workers from 15 states have gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protesters also demand an increase in the number of working days in the wake of diminishing employment opportunities and rising inflation. Details here.
Protesting against the insufficient allocation of funds for the rural employment guarantee scheme, as many as 500 daily wage workers from 15 states have gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protesters also demand an increase in the number of working days in the wake of diminishing employment opportunities and rising inflation. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The report pointed out that the children who have poor access to quality education are most likely to be residing in remote and rural belts globally and need an increased financial aid dedicated to public education. Details here.
The report pointed out that the children who have poor access to quality education are most likely to be residing in remote and rural belts globally and need an increased financial aid dedicated to public education. Details here.
By Ranvijay Singh
Thousands of women are earning their own livelihood after joining self-help groups that are helping them to be self-sufficient and financially independent
Thousands of women are earning their own livelihood after joining self-help groups that are helping them to be self-sufficient and financially independent
By Arvind Shukla
Saidpur is a nondescript village, situated around 145 km from Delhi. There is a reason why it is known as "the village of soldiers". For generations, people living in this village have been serving the nation. Around 3,500 retired soldiers live here, while 1,500 soldiers from this village are currently serving in the Indian defense forces. Many have joined the paramilitary forces.While some from the older generation served during the First World War in 1914, many fought the Kargil war
Saidpur is a nondescript village, situated around 145 km from Delhi. There is a reason why it is known as "the village of soldiers". For generations, people living in this village have been serving the nation. Around 3,500 retired soldiers live here, while 1,500 soldiers from this village are currently serving in the Indian defense forces. Many have joined the paramilitary forces.While some from the older generation served during the First World War in 1914, many fought the Kargil war
By Ranvijay Singh
Pipauli is a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district. There are thousands of Pipaulis in India where owing to rampant corruption in gram panchayats, development happens, but only on paper. The villagers continue to suffer
Pipauli is a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district. There are thousands of Pipaulis in India where owing to rampant corruption in gram panchayats, development happens, but only on paper. The villagers continue to suffer
By Sayantani Deb
National award winning teacher Meenakshi Goswami is the principal of a village school in Sonitpur district of Assam. Its 850 students are well-versed in Bihu and Bagurumba folk dances, and can play the traditional musical instruments of dhol, pepa and gogona.
National award winning teacher Meenakshi Goswami is the principal of a village school in Sonitpur district of Assam. Its 850 students are well-versed in Bihu and Bagurumba folk dances, and can play the traditional musical instruments of dhol, pepa and gogona.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Human Trafficking: While the criminal network of trafficking is very well organized, the response of the police, the state, and non-profits are disorganised
Human Trafficking: While the criminal network of trafficking is very well organized, the response of the police, the state, and non-profits are disorganised
By Mahanand Bajpai
The painful memory of the struggle to study in his own childhood has motivated a teacher to ensure his students don't face the same problem.
The painful memory of the struggle to study in his own childhood has motivated a teacher to ensure his students don't face the same problem.
By Nidhi Jamwal
Of the total Rs 32,550 crore mining fund — officially known as the District Mineral Foundation — collected by all the mining states in the country, Jharkhand has the second highest. But, almost 55 per cent of the sanctioned fund remains unutilised in the state.
Of the total Rs 32,550 crore mining fund — officially known as the District Mineral Foundation — collected by all the mining states in the country, Jharkhand has the second highest. But, almost 55 per cent of the sanctioned fund remains unutilised in the state.