Rural Sector

We encounter quiet acts of empathy everywhere, often unnoticed. But in the arid reaches of Barmer, the goodness of humanity asserts itself with uncommon force—drawing some of us back again and again.

The VB G RAM G Bill proposes a rural jobs guarantee of 125 days of employment, replacing MGNREGA. The bill requires states to prepare implementation plans and is facing criticism for shifting financial burdens to states while altering the demand-driven nature of the employment guarantee.

Running's health benefits and ability to evoke philosophical musings are known. But what we often value most is what we expect least. Like the helping hand lent and sacrifices made for us by strangers. It should nudge us to be kind in our own lives.

Tractor sales in India are poised for around 10% growth this fiscal year, boosted by a good monsoon, lower retail inflation, and a GST cut that’s making farm equipment more affordable.

After Panchayat’s success, the Centre plans a short-format micro-series campaign to highlight rural issues like women’s leadership and financial self-reliance.

The Centre will launch SAMARTH Panchayat, a digital portal for rural local bodies to manage tax revenues, enhancing transparency and efficiency. It aims to provide a comprehensive database and assist governments in targeted policy interventions for grassroots development.

Following the government’s global push for UPI, India plans to share its drone-based rural land mapping technology with other countries, aiming to boost financial inclusion and property ownership clarity.

Several data points make a case for optimism but there are also signs of the revival losing strength. Investors would still need to watch the rural sector for a few months before they can get a clear picture of its performance.