Page 2 - Latest Updates on Giriraj Singh
Newly formed Nitish Kumar-led govt holds its first cabinet meeting in Patna
The newly formed Nitish Kumar-led goverment in Bihar held its first cabinet meeting in Patna on Monday
 "Newly formed Nitish Kumar-led govt holds its first cabinet meeting in Patna")
Saamana editorial slams Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for returning to NDA
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana in its editorial has criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for returning to NDA fold
INDIA bloc on verge of collapse, Cong insulted Nitish Kumar: K C Tyagi
Kumar never hankered after a position in the alliance but a section of the Congress leadership repeatedly insulted him, Tyagi said
 "INDIA bloc on verge of collapse, Cong insulted Nitish Kumar: K C Tyagi")
BJP will form government in Bihar in 2025: Union Minister Giriraj Singh
The Union Minister also said that BJP has no role in the current political development between RJD and JD(U)
 "BJP will form government in Bihar in 2025: Union Minister Giriraj Singh")
BJP central leadership monitoring situation in Bihar: Giriraj Singh
Senior BJP leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday said "politics is about probabilities"
 "BJP central leadership monitoring situation in Bihar: Giriraj Singh")
Panchayats should develop sources of revenue: Union minister Giriraj Singh
He underlined that panchayats can play a huge role in achieving the SDGs and said that they should look at 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation) for meeting these targets
 "Panchayats should develop sources of revenue: Union minister Giriraj Singh")
Will penalise states not MGNREGA workers if not linked with ABPS: Minister
A day after the ABPS was made mandatory for the rural employment guarantee scheme, Giriraj Singh said several deadlines were given for linking
Giriraj Singh claims JD(U) to merge with RJD soon, Tejashwi denies
"He wants to put his words into someone else's mouth. How will he remain in the political spotlight, if not for such sensational claims?" Tejashwi said
 "Giriraj Singh claims JD(U) to merge with RJD soon, Tejashwi denies")
Minister Giriraj Singh writes to Bihar CM, advocates ban on halal products
There is a need to impose a ban against the kind of 'jihad' going on in the name of halal products even in a big state like Bihar, he said
 "Minister Giriraj Singh writes to Bihar CM, advocates ban on halal products")
Will issue funds to West Bengal if satisfied with transparency: Centre
Top leaders of the Trinamool Congress held protests in the national capital on October 2 and 3, demanding that the Centre release the dues
 "Will issue funds to West Bengal if satisfied with transparency: Centre")
Centre rejects discrimination claims in rural development schemes from WB
Ministry of Rural Development states that Rs 2 trillion was allocated to West Bengal in the last 9 years and the state has not cooperated with the Centre to implement schemes
 "Centre rejects discrimination claims in rural development schemes from WB")
Govt to promote cactus plantations in low-irrigation areas: Giriraj Singh
India has around 30% of its geographical area under the category of degraded land, according to government data, and cactus is a plant that can grow with very little irrigation
 "Govt to promote cactus plantations in low-irrigation areas: Giriraj Singh")
Need for greater coordination between gram, block, zila panchayats: Giriraj
Giriraj Singh said making a panchayat prosperous is the responsibility of the sarpanch, and said information of all activities being undertaken by a panchayat should be uploaded on the App
 "Need for greater coordination between gram, block, zila panchayats: Giriraj")
Over 11.3 mn MGNREGA workers' bank accounts yet to be seeded with Aadhaar
Giriraj Singh said that bank accounts of 1,13,86,599 workers, or 8.93% of the total active workers, are yet to be seeded with their Aadhaar numbers
 "Over 11.3 mn MGNREGA workers' bank accounts yet to be seeded with Aadhaar")
Contribution of women important for achieving $5 trn economy goal: Giriraj
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday stressed on the importance of the contribution of women and rural households in achieving India's goal of having a $5-trillion economy
 "Contribution of women important for achieving $5 trn economy goal: Giriraj")
Govt launches Sangathan se Samridhhi to mobilise 100 mn women into SHGs
The primary goal of the campaign is to mobilise disadvantaged rural communities unaware of the benefits of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission
 "Govt launches Sangathan se Samridhhi to mobilise 100 mn women into SHGs")
Nitish Kumar should know PM post for 2024 not vacant: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday took a swipe at Nitish Kumar a day after the Bihar chief minister met with Congress leaders Mallikarkun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
TMC delegation holds talks with officials over MGNREGA fund dues
The TMC delegation, after a meeting with officials of the rural development ministry, submitted a memorandum on the issue
 "TMC delegation holds talks with officials over MGNREGA fund dues")
India has potential to be world's skill capital: Rural Development Minister
The RTD (Recruit, Train & Deploy) model has been developed to address the needs of the Industry on one hand and ensuring sustainable placement for rural youths
UM Giriraj Singh reviews progress of Model Gram Panchayat project
The Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj also mentioned the importance of Gram Panchayat Development Plans
