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Women members of Self-Help Groups engage in livelihood activities such as solar drying of vegetables and fibre processing, while rural infrastructure boards display project details under government schemes, illustrating integrated rural development initiatives in India.

From Villages to Vision: How Convergent Rural Governance Is Reshaping India’s Development Landscape

TheAPN / December 26, 2025

India’s rural development journey is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by decentralised governance, livelihood diversification, and digital integration. A recent […]

Tribal artists performing traditional dance during a cultural event celebrating indigenous heritage

Community Initiatives

PESA Mahotsav 2025 to Celebrate Tribal Self-Governance and Living Cultural Traditions in Visakhapatnam

TheAPN / December 24, 2025

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to organise a two-day PESA Mahotsav: Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka on 23–24 December

Officials inaugurate the Capacity-Building Programme under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping at IGNCA, New Delhi.

Heritage News

Ministry of Culture Stresses Digital Documentation of Village Heritage Under National Cultural Mapping Mission

TheAPN / December 23, 2025

The Ministry of Culture has reiterated the importance of systematic digital documentation of India’s village heritage as a foundation for