Dahod Holds ‘Tehsil Swagat’ Programme to Address Public Grievances and Improve Accountability
DAHOD, GUJARAT — The Dahod district administration organised a Tehsil Swagat public grievance redressal programme at the District Magistrate’s office,...
Rural Development
India Expands Digital Access for Farmers Through New Government Portal Initiative
India is strengthening its efforts to make agricultural services more accessible through digital technology, with a new government portal initiative...
Kenya and IFAD Strengthen Cooperation to Transform Agriculture and Improve Food Security
Kenya is pursuing stronger cooperation with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to support agricultural development, improve rural livelihoods...
World Bank Reports Rising Cereal Prices as Food Security Pressures Persist Across Vulnerable Regions
Rising cereal prices are adding to food security challenges in several parts of the world, according to the World Bank's...
Access to Water and Electricity Transforms Opportunities for Rural Women in the Dominican Republic
Access to essential services such as clean water and reliable electricity is creating new possibilities for rural women and families...
FAO and World Bank Highlight Agricultural Household Findings From Mali’s 2023/24 Farming Season
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank have highlighted new agricultural survey findings...
Somalia’s Barwaaqo Project Connects Water Access With Farming, Livestock and Local Economic Growth
Access to reliable water can transform more than household living conditions. In Somalia, the World Bank-supported Barwaaqo project is helping...
FAO Statistics to Highlight Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators at SIF2026 in Rome
Agricultural research, scientific innovation and technology adoption are becoming increasingly important to the transformation of global agrifood systems. As countries...
Rome Water Dialogue Highlights Water Tenure and the Need for Equitable Access to Water Resources
Water governance is becoming an increasingly important global issue as communities, farmers and governments face growing pressure to manage limited...
IFAD and World Bank Sign New Agreement to Boost Rural Investment and Food Security
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank Group have signed a new Co-Financing Framework Agreement aimed...
FAO Promotes Community-Led Livelihoods to Improve Food Security and Social Cohesion
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting community-based initiatives that bring displaced people, returning families...
Rome Water Dialogue Highlights Water Rights and Restoration of Degraded Landscapes
The Rome Water Dialogue has brought together experts from different parts of the world to examine two important challenges affecting...
Subarnapur Collector Debashish Singh Wins Public Appreciation for People-Centric Administration and Commitment to Public Welfare
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and hot news Subarnapur, Odisha: District Collector Debashish Singh has received appreciation for his...
Joint Public Grievance Redressal Camp Held in Boudh’s Harabhanga Block, 86 Complaints Received
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and Hot news Boudh, Odisha, October 12: In an effort to strengthen public service...
Smart Valleys Framework Puts Local Communities at the Heart of Water Management in West Africa
A new approach to water management is gaining attention in West Africa, where local communities are being placed at the...
Water Rights in a Changing Climate: Building Fairer Systems for Sustainable Water Management
Freshwater management is becoming an increasingly important challenge as changing weather patterns, growing populations and rising demand place pressure on...
Yavatmal Farmer Producer Company Promotes Tur-Cotton Intercropping and Water-Saving Irrigation in Maharashtra
YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA: Farmers in Yavatmal district are exploring more efficient and diversified agricultural practices through an initiative led by Soyagold...
Global Hunger Affects 645 Million People in 2025 as FAO Maps Reveal Unequal Progress in Food Security
An estimated 645 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2025, while approximately 2.1 billion experienced moderate or severe food insecurity,...
World Food Day 2026: How Innovation Can Transform Agriculture and Help Build a Hunger-Free World
Innovation, inclusive technology and traditional agricultural knowledge are emerging as essential tools for improving food security, supporting farmers and building...
World Bank-Supported Water Infrastructure Transforms Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Southern Kazakhstan
Modern irrigation networks, improved water management and upgraded canals are helping farmers increase agricultural production, creating employment opportunities and strengthening...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
DRCS Bhawani Shankar Dash Praised for Cooperative Development Efforts in Subarnapur
Sudam Babu | Bureau Chief, Odisha Subarnapur, Odisha: Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies (DRCS) Bhawani Shankar Dash has received appreciation...
Nabarangpur Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain Earns Appreciation for Public-Centric Administration and Development Initiatives
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and hot news Nabarangpur, Odisha: Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain has been receiving...
Kantamal Grievance Camp Addresses Public Complaints, Brings Welfare Services Closer to Villagers
Boudh, Odisha: A joint public grievance hearing and redressal camp was organised at the Kantamal Block Conference Hall, bringing district...
Damaged Road in Masinapali Triggers Public Anger, Villagers Demand Immediate Repairs and Inquiry
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and hot news Subarnapur, Odisha, September 28: Residents of Masinapali village under Jalae Gram...
Indonesia to Repay Bank Loans Supporting Nationwide Village Cooperative Programme
Indonesia is preparing to repay bank financing used to support a nationwide village cooperative programme, as the government moves to...
Sigadi Village Takes Collective Pledge to Become Ganja-Free
Boudh, Odisha: In a significant community-led initiative against illegal drug-related activities, residents of Sigadi village in Boudh district have collectively...
Sambandh Cooperative Membership Campaign Launched Across Boudh District
Sudam Babu | State Bureau Chief Odisha Boudh, Odisha, September 25: A major cooperative membership campaign named ‘Sambandh’ has been...
Boudh Collector Reviews Development Projects During Rainy-Day Field Visit
By Sudam Babu | State Bureau Chief, Odisha Boudh, Odisha: Braving persistent rain, Boudh District Collector Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak conducted...
Boudh Collector Reviews Development Projects and Plantation Drives in Harabhanga Block
Boudh, Odisha: Boudh Collector Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak conducted a field-level inspection of several ongoing development and plantation initiatives in Harabhanga...
Climate Resilience Investments Help Solomon Islands Farmers Increase Incomes
Climate adaptation is increasingly being viewed not only as a way to protect communities from environmental risks but also as...
Kantamal Development Committee Reviews Welfare Schemes and Ongoing Projects in Boudh
Boudh, Odisha, September 19, 2026: A constituency-level development review meeting for Kantamal was held on Saturday at the Panchayat Bhawan...
Farmer Returns Home from Foreign Employment to Build Agricultural Enterprise in Nepal
Arghakhanchi, Nepal — September 12, 2026: After spending years working abroad, a farmer in Arghakhanchi has returned to his home...
FAO and World Bank Brief Examines Côte d’Ivoire’s Agricultural Landscape
Abidjan, September 12, 2026: A new statistical brief from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and...
Colombia: Former President Urges New Government to Fully Implement FARC Peace Accord
Colombia’s political debate over the country’s long-running internal conflict has intensified after former President Juan Manuel Santos urged newly elected...
China Unveils Bigger Rural Funding Push to Strengthen Food Security Through 2030
BEIJING — China has announced a broad new financial strategy aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural development through...
China Unveils New Funding Drive to Strengthen Food Security and Modernize Rural Areas
BEIJING — China has unveiled a new financial support framework aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural modernization through...
Carbon Credits Alone Cannot Fund Colombia’s Cacao Agroforestry Transition, CGIAR Research Finds
Bogotá: Carbon markets could support Colombia’s shift toward more sustainable cacao farming, but they are unlikely to provide enough money...
Land Degradation Threatens Global Food Systems and Economic Growth, World Bank Warns
Washington: Land degradation is emerging as a major threat to agriculture, global supply chains and long-term economic development, with up...
PMGSY Road Strengthens Rural Connectivity in Meghalaya’s Mawsmai–Shella Region
A newly improved rural road connection in Meghalaya is making everyday travel easier for communities while opening the door to...
