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Finance ministry likely to give additional Rs 25,000 crore for MGNREGS
But asks rural development ministry to identify and remove inefficiencies
 "Finance ministry likely to give additional Rs 25,000 crore for MGNREGS")
States' MGNREGA under probe for potential financial misappropriation
Some states have been using more than permitted MGNREGA funds to build rural infrastructure instead of generating livelihood opportunities for rural needy, says Central government
 "States' MGNREGA under probe for potential financial misappropriation")
India ranks 132nd out of 191 in UNDP's human development index
UNDP report cites falling life expectancy as reason; global index falls for 2 yrs in a row
 "India ranks 132nd out of 191 in UNDP's human development index")
About 2,349 FPOs formed in last two years under central scheme: Tomar
"During the last two years, 2,349 FPOs have been formed under the said scheme," Tomar said in his written reply to the Rajya Sabha
 "About 2,349 FPOs formed in last two years under central scheme: Tomar")
PM bats for timely implementation of schemes, vibrant border villages
Can we tour border villages, spend a night there, experience the ambience, study the lives of people staying there, said PM Modi while addressing a webinar on the impact of Budget on Rural Development
 "PM bats for timely implementation of schemes, vibrant border villages")
New development guidelines to transform rural India: Giriraj Singh
The newly introduced Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) guidelines will transform rural India, Giriraj Singh said
 "New development guidelines to transform rural India: Giriraj Singh")
Nabard to raise Rs 3.9 trn in FY22, expand balance sheet to Rs 7.5 trn
Institution will also manage two credit funds-one for animal husbandry, the other for supporting Farmer Producer Organisations in 2021-22
 "Nabard to raise Rs 3.9 trn in FY22, expand balance sheet to Rs 7.5 trn")
Higher allocation for RIDF to speed up ongoing projects: Nabard Chairman
Allocation to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was increased to Rs 40,000 crore
 "Higher allocation for RIDF to speed up ongoing projects: Nabard Chairman")
Nabard to give banks refinance of Rs 5,000 cr to support watershed projects
These projects cover 2.3 million hectares of rainfed area, watershed and tribal development project areas
 "Nabard to give banks refinance of Rs 5,000 cr to support watershed projects")
PM Modi's model village scheme not achieving desired purpose: Audit report
Many MPs, including some ministers, have not adopted villages in either one or more phases so far
 "PM Modi's model village scheme not achieving desired purpose: Audit report")
India signs MoU with AARDO, will help member nations enhance rural development sector
AARDO is an autonomous, inter-governmental organisation that promotes cooperation among the African-Asian countries
 "India signs MoU with AARDO, will help member nations enhance rural development sector")
Flaws in many rural development plans
Official panel points to bid deficiencies in rural job guarantee, pensions, housing and other programmes
 "Flaws in many rural development plans")
