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Elaborate self-governing systems existed in north T.N. villages before arrival of British: Study
The Murugan Temple in Kundrathur. File | Photo Credit: M. Srinath A recent study by the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), a not-for-profit research organisation, on two villages of north Tamil Nadu — Kundrathur and Ullavur — in the neighbourhood of Chennai, highlights how elaborate self-governing administrative systems existed at the village level for many … Read more
Andhra Pradesh launches first container hospital to serve remote villages
In an effort to improve healthcare access for tribal residents in remote hamlets and hilltop regions, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched its first prefabricated health sub-centre, known as a “container hospital.” Built from shipping containers, this innovative medical facility is designed to provide essential healthcare in areas where medical services have been historically limited. … Read more
AP government should take initiative to prevent Odisha’s domination in Kotia villages: Lok Satta Party
File photo of Lok Satta Party State president Bhisetti Babji . | Photo Credit: The Hindu Lok Satta Party State president Bhisetti Babji asked Andhra Pradesh government to take steps immediately to protect mineral wealth and prevent domination of Odisha government in Kotia and other villages located in AP-Odisha border. After visiting Kotia villages, he … Read more
Maharashtra-Telangana boundary villages | One voter, two States, two votes
November 12, 2023 01:27 am | Updated 01:29 am IST – Chandrapur/K.B. Asifabad Amidst the desolate hilly terrain between Jivti taluk of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra and Kerameri mandal in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana, are 14 villages in the Parandoli and Anthapur gram panchayats. Here, 3,023 residents, of a population of about 5,000, … Read more
No bridge, no vote, threatens people of three ‘cut-off’ villages in Arunachal Pradesh
Tumke Bagra. File | Photo Credit: Twitter/@BagraTumke People of three villages in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh have threatened to boycott the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections due next year, if the government fails to construct a permanent bridge over a river, a key demand of them since 2014. The villages — Rime Moko, … Read more
Visit villages to extend necessary help to affected people, officials told
Labour Minister and district in-charge Santosh Lad and Member of Legislative Assembly N.H. Konaraddi during a visit to rain-affected villages in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In the wake of excess rainfall in some parts of Dharwad district on the one hand and rain deficit leading to sowing … Read more
Residents from two Madhya Pradesh villages evacuated after leakage in pond
Residents of two villages located near a pond in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district have been shifted to safer places after leakage in the water body, officials said on Tuesday. The action was taken following the information of leakage in the Poudi pond on July 24, tehsildar Monika Baghmare said. Locals claimed the leakage further increased … Read more
Water harvesting structures in Rajasthan’s villages set to promote sustainable management
The Congress government’s decision to construct water harvesting structures in the government buildings on the basis of feasibility in the rural areas of 17 districts in Rajasthan, is set to promote sustainable ground water management in the villages. Micro-irrigation activities will also be supported in these areas. The water harvesting structures will facilitate collection and … Read more
Tapping the potential of villages in a push for rural tourist destinations
A cottage at Maachli in Sindhudurg. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mattur is a village in Karnataka where residents speak only in Sanskrit. Maachli in Maharashtra is an agrarian homestay surrounded by coconut, betel, and banana plantations. The Bishnoi village in Rajasthan has frequent visits from the endangered Great Indian Bustard. These are destinations … Read more