Rural Development

MGNREGA workers plan an all-India strike on May 15 against the repeal of the employment guarantee scheme, which takes effect on July 1.

March 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopia's rural corridor development initiative extends city corridor concepts to raise rural living standards. He pointed to poor conditions in rural homes despite agricultural productivity and warned of youth migration weakening the countryside.

TC Deepika, captain of India's victorious blind women's cricket team, hopes her World Cup triumph will spark progress in her impoverished Andhra village plagued by regressive customs and poor infrastructure. After raising concerns with state leaders, funds were allocated for vital road improvements. Her personal story of overcoming hunger and disability highlights broader challenges faced by rural women.

December 21, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Kisan Trust held the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025 in Delhi, recognizing individuals and institutions for their contributions to agriculture, service, journalism, and rural development. The event highlights efforts in supporting farmers and rural progress.

Japan's population continues to shrink, with the decline most visible in rural towns. From Akita to Aomori, entire communities are disappearing as young people move to cities, birthrates drop, and farmland lies idle. Local governments are trying everything from cash incentives and matchmaking events to digital 'hometown' registries, but progress remains slow.

November 18, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A recent article highlights the persistent insecurity plaguing rural areas in Nigeria. It underscores the challenging cycle affecting communities across the country.