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Micro-finance is in danger zone: Ramesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 21:48

Micro-finance is in a "danger zone" and to think that poverty alleviation in India is possible through this "discredited model" is "crap", Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday.

UP waives loans of 7.2 lakh farmers

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 15:56

Acting on its election promise, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday waived loans of farmers who had taken up to Rs 50,000 from cooperative rural development bank, a decision that would benefit 7.2 lakh farmers.

Ramesh for more pro-active role of states in health sector

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 15:56

Observing that health sector in the country has "collapsed", Union Minister Jairam Ramesh batted for participation of states to improve the scenario saying Bangladesh have superior health indicators.

Over 25,000 Kerala SC families have no home or land

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 17:09

Survey on scheduled castes (SC) in Kerala revealed that of the 5.58 lakh families, 25,408 have no home or land of their own. Out of the SC population in state, 12.03 lakh are females and 11.49 males.

Land Acquisition Bill referred to GoM

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 16:29

The controversial Land Acquisition Bill was Tuesday referred to a Group of Ministers (GoM) after some ministers raised reservations on certain provisions of the proposed legislation and said their suggestions were not heard adequately.

Naxal movement may intensify due to lack of development

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 19:15

Union Rural Development Minister pulled up the Bihar govt for slow implementation of central flagship schemes like MNREGA and IAY .

Ramesh offers Rs 990 cr to WCD ministry

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 20:19

Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh made an offer of Rs 990 Crore to the Women and Child Development Ministry.

Land acquisition bill to be more investor friendly: Ramesh

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2012, 23:56

Seeking to dispel the impression that the Land Acquisition Bill will only be pro-farmer, the Government on Monday said current economic circumstances dictate the need for making it "more investor friendly".

Revised land acquisition Bill proposed to be introduced in LS

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 15:10

The revised land acquisition Bill incorporating recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee is proposed to be introduced in Lok Sabha for its consideration, the Rural Development Ministry said Thursday.

Skill-based programme to be replicated in Naxal-hit districts

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 11:11

A skill-based placement programme launched in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir will be replicated in worst affected Naxal districts of the country.

Defence vs rural development: Antony debates with Ramesh

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 00:54

Defence Minister A K Antony outrightly rejected Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh`s pitch for a share from the national security allocation for social development programmes.

Govt to reject parl panel suggestion on land acquisition for private parties

Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 20:53

Highly placed sources in the Rural Development Ministry said it will not be feasible to ignore some of the provisions in the original Bill such as those dealing with acquisition of land by the government for private business.