Karnataka bags 6 National Panchayat Awards 2025 from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, topping categories from water management to child welfare. Read the full story. Karnataka Wins 6 National Panchayat Awards: Setting a National Example in Rural Development Karnataka’s gram panchayats sweep six national honours in the 2025 Panchayat Awards, cementing the state’s place as […]
Australia defeated hosts England by 7 wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s, winning their seventh title. Australia are once again the champions of women’s T20 cricket. In front of a record crowd of more than 28,000 fans at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, Australia defeated hosts England by seven wickets […]
165 of 214 government schools in Mandya district posted 100% SSLC results in 2026, lifting the district’s public-school pass rate to 96.9%. Here’s how it happened. Mandya’s Government Schools Just Rewrote the Rural Education Story 165 out of 214 government schools in Mandya district posted a 100% pass rate in the 2026 SSLC exams, pushing […]
Akka Cafe is Karnataka’s new self-help-group cafe scheme empowering rural women through entrepreneurship, jobs, and dignity. Learn how the ₹25 crore initiative works. Karnataka’s New Step Towards Self-Reliance, Entrepreneurship, and a Life of Dignity There was a time when the role of rural women was limited only to household work and agricultural activities. But today […]
FPO: The Great Strength of Small Farmers What price can a single farmer command if he sells 20 bags of maize? But what if 500 farmers join forces and sell 20,000 bags of maize? The answer to this question lies in one powerful business model: the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO). Today, FPOs are driving a […]
Ireland beat India for the first time ever in cricket history on June 26, 2026, at Stormont, Belfast, winning the 1st T20I by 34 runs. Ireland scored 182/9 in 20 overs, with captain Lorcan Tucker scoring 50 and Gareth Delany adding 49. India, chasing 183, collapsed and were bowled out for just 148 in 18.5 […]
Progressive farmer Ukabhayi Bhatti has successfully experimented with grafting multiple mango varieties onto a single tree over several years, combining traditional knowledge with modern practices. This method has yielded excellent results in terms of usage and marketing. He has been inspiring other farmers and cooperating with them to preserve and share such innovative techniques. Now, […]
Sanjeevini Women Agricultural Success in Belthangady is a remarkable example of how rural women can transform their livelihoods through collective farming and community-driven development. Under the Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS) and its Sanjeevini initiative, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have moved beyond traditional microfinance activities and emerged as successful agricultural entrepreneurs. In […]
In a remarkable example of agricultural innovation, Sujala-III Cucumber Cultivation is helping farmers across Karnataka’s watershed regions achieve impressive profits within a short period. Supported by the Karnataka Watershed Development Department, this initiative has demonstrated how modern farming techniques, particularly shade-net cultivation, can significantly increase productivity and income. Farmers participating in this model have reported […]
In an era where environmental concerns and rural unemployment continue to challenge communities, Areca Leaf Plates have emerged as an innovative solution that addresses both issues simultaneously. Eco Bliss, a rural enterprise based in Vitla Padnoor village of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, has successfully transformed naturally fallen areca leaves into export-quality eco-friendly tableware. Beyond producing […]
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