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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Seeds of debt: Telangana's elderly farmers forced into manual labour after lifetime in farming; turn to MGNREGA to survive
JOGULAMBA GADWAL: After a lifetime spent tending their farms, many elderly farmers in Gadwal now find themselves working under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ( MGNREGA ) to survive. Years of using spurious seeds, earning meagre returns, and watching profits siphoned off by organisers have pushed cotton seed farmers into hardship. With their land handed over to the next generation, survival now means returning to the fields - not as owners but as labourers. "I was into seed farming since my teenage years. We never benefited much, as the money earned was hardly enough for the next crop. Now, I am working as a labourer to earn a livelihood," said Kuruva Maddeletti from Neelipally village. He owns two acres of land, which are now being tended by his sons. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "Even they are not making any money through seed farming. In fact, one of my sons was informed that his entire produce-about four quintals-failed the quality test. He is now burdened with a debt of Rs 2 lakh," the 60-year-old said. The situation is no different for Venkatanna N and his wife Padmamma, who are also working as labourers. "We built a small hut in the village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investigadora argentina revela hallazgos sobre el magnesio Salud Esencial Leer más Undo I earn around Rs 200 per day, and we are surviving on this meagre pay," said Venkatanna, who handed over his two-acre land to his sons. Despite having worked in the fields since the age of 20, he said he could hardly save anything for their old age. The 63-year-old added that his sons, too, were victims of spurious seeds, with their entire produce failing the quality test. 'No option left' The MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. For many in the villages, it has become a lifeline, helping them earn Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 per month. According to data from the Ministry of Rural Development, a total of 85,725 people aged between 61 and 80 registered for MGNREGA in Jogulamba Gadwal district. An additional 10,453 aged above 80 are registered for drought-related work. Of these, 10,777 were employed in the financial year 2025-26. While MGNREGA remains a fallback option for elderly farmers, even younger cotton farmers-those under the age of 60-are being pushed into farm labour, as earnings from both commercial and seed cotton farming are proving insufficient to support their families. "I have a debt of Rs 4 lakh, of which Rs 2 lakh was borrowed from my organiser. We submitted our produce in Dec 2024, but it was only in April that they told us whether it passed the quality test or not. Now, I am working as a daily labourer for Rs 500," said Pedda Narsimhulu, pointing to the field where he was working. Farmers say that unless organisers are removed from the system and they are assured of a minimum support price, their situation is unlikely to improve.
The Print
5 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Rural development and skill development ministries sign agreement to train women SHG members
'The rural economy is changing, and women are driving this change — be it in agriculture, services or enterprises. Today, under DAY-NRLM, we have 10 crore women who are part of 91 lakh self-help groups. The social capital formed through this programme is unmatched. In every sphere of development, these women are the torchbearers and leaders,' Chouhan said. The rural development ministry called it a 'significant step towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and fast-tracking the Lakhpati Didi mission, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).' Speaking at the event, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the collaboration reinforces the government's commitment to transform rural women into confident entrepreneurs and to realise the vision of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India. New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) The Ministry of Rural Development on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to provide skill training to women members of self-help groups. He added that efforts were underway to create 'Millionaire Didis' as the next milestone. Minister of State for Rural Development Dr Pemmasani stated that this collaboration is an important step in realising our vision for an inclusive Viksit Bharat. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary emphasised the convergence approach, stating that 'together, we are aligning the skill development infrastructure with rural aspirations to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to grow, earn and lead.' The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will remain in effect for three years, with a Joint Review Committee constituted for quarterly monitoring of the progress and outcomes. According to the MoU, customised training modules for women of self-help groups will be developed based on emerging economic areas, including digital and financial literacy, compliance and market access. The Training of Trainers programmes and skilling of self-help group cadres will be done through Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, and National Skill Training Institutes. Formal certification would be provided through the Skill India Digital Hub to recognise skills of self-help group members. PTI AO RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rural development and skill development ministries sign agreement to train women SHG members
New Delhi, The Ministry of Rural Development on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to provide skill training to women members of self-help groups. Rural development and skill development ministries sign agreement to train women SHG members The rural development ministry called it a "significant step towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and fast-tracking the Lakhpati Didi mission, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission ." Speaking at the event, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the collaboration reinforces the government's commitment to transform rural women into confident entrepreneurs and to realise the vision of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India. "The rural economy is changing, and women are driving this change 'be it in agriculture, services or enterprises. Today, under DAY-NRLM, we have 10 crore women who are part of 91 lakh self-help groups. The social capital formed through this programme is unmatched. In every sphere of development, these women are the torchbearers and leaders," Chouhan said. He added that efforts were underway to create "Millionaire Didis" as the next milestone. Minister of State for Rural Development Dr Pemmasani stated that this collaboration is an important step in realising our vision for an inclusive Viksit Bharat. Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary emphasised the convergence approach, stating that "together, we are aligning the skill development infrastructure with rural aspirations to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to grow, earn and lead." The Memorandum of Understanding will remain in effect for three years, with a Joint Review Committee constituted for quarterly monitoring of the progress and outcomes. According to the MoU, customised training modules for women of self-help groups will be developed based on emerging economic areas, including digital and financial literacy, compliance and market access. The Training of Trainers programmes and skilling of self-help group cadres will be done through Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, and National Skill Training Institutes. Formal certification would be provided through the Skill India Digital Hub to recognise skills of self-help group members. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
What new Registration Bill says, why it was introduced
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has invited suggestions on the new draft Registration Bill 2025, which seeks to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act of 1908. The Bill, the MoRD says, will digitise the registration of property documents, enhance transparency, and maintain digital records. Can it deliver? The Registration Bill, 2025 was introduced to establish a modern framework for registration of land documents, and a more citizen-centric approach. Some key features include: Online/offline registration: End-to-end registrations, from the presentation of documents to their submission, can either be done at the office of the Sub-Registrar or via electronic means. Identity verifications will be carried out via Aadhaar or through an offline verification process (Section 29 (3)). No person can be denied registration of their documents if they do not possess an Aadhaar number (Section 29 (4)). Expanded list of compulsory docs: The Bill expands the list of compulsory registration of documents under Section 12 with the inclusion of agreement of sale, power of attorneys (POAs), sale agreements, mortgage by deposit of title deed, and merger and demerger of companies under the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 12(f-j)). The Bill also provides for simplified optional registration under Section 13 that Section 12 does not cover but fails to specify which documents come under this category, leaving it to wide interpretation. Introducing new positions: In addition to the post of Inspector General of Registration, the Bill introduces Additional and Assistant Inspector Generals of Registration. Section 4(5) states: 'The appropriate government may prescribe the terms and conditions of service, and the duties of the officers appointed under sub-section (4) and authorise them to exercise all or any powers and duties of the Inspector General of Registration.' Reasons for refusal/cancellation: Section 58 of the Bill lists the reasons upon which a document may be refused for registration, including documents submitted without true translation, erasure of content from the documents, documents submitted after the prescribed period of four-months (this is not applicable on wills), or if the person concerned is a minor, mentally incapable or deceased. Section 64(3) states that the Inspector General of the Registration is vested with the power to cancel any registration that appears to be made based on false information, in breach of the provisions of the Act, or if the document was made on a transaction that was found to be conducted against the law. Such reasons must be recorded in writing before passing an order. An appeal can be filed against such an order within 30 days. Reduced imprisonment: The penalties prescribed in the current Act are seven years imprisonment with a fine or both, whereas the new draft bill reduces the imprisonment to three years, along with a fine, or in some cases, both. Why did the current Act need reform? The pre-Independence Registration Act, 1908 provided for registration of various property-related documents. Citizens needed to visit the registration office and submit documents to the Sub-Registrar for the registration process. These documents were required to be presented by persons themselves or their appointed agents. With growing technological advancements and hassle-free methods, 'several states and union territories have already introduced innovations such as online document submission and digital identity verification under the existing 1908 Act,' the MoRD says. As the role of the registered documents increased in both public and private transactions, parallel systems had to be designed to sustain the growing demands. This necessitated an updation of the Act itself — which the Registration Bill 2025 seeks to do. What are some concerns surrounding the Bill? The Bill aims to digitise processes of registration, reduce the risk of title fraud, improve approval rates, and reduce disputes. However, with the maintenance of digital records, important information with regards to e-signatures will be maintained in a digital archive, which may require more robust cybersecurity systems. The Bill may also delegate the registration functions to the Common Services Centres (CSCs). Allowing CSCs to facilitate processes that involve valuation of stamp duty, transfer of title, etc, processes that require legal implications, may create procedural gaps. The portal for suggestions on the draft Bill remains open until June 25.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Modi launches 105 projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore, in Odisha, ET Infra
Advt Advt Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crores, unveiled the " Odisha Vision Document " and flagged off new trains during his visit to the also felicitated several people, including ' Lakhpati Didis ' and others. Modi , who visited Odisha for the sixth time since the BJP government was formed in the state in June 2024, launched the projects at a function at Janata Maidan projects launched by the Prime Minister included drinking water and irrigation, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, national highways and railway flagged off the first passenger train to Boudh district after inaugurating the Sonepur-Purunakatak railway line. Railway projects such as the third and fourth rail lines between Sarla-Sason and the fourth rail line between Jharsuguda-Jamga were also apart, Modi also flagged off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system, promoting eco-friendly urban following people's feedback, the Prime Minister unveiled the 'Odisha Vision Document', the roadmap for the state's development goals, anchored around the centenary of Odisha's formation as a linguistic state in 2036 and India's 100 years of independence in vision aims to transform Odisha into a Dollar 500 billion economy by 2036 and a Dollar 1.5 trillion economy by Prime Minister also launched ' Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana ', an initiative to transform birthplaces of Odia icons into memorials, featuring museums, interpretation centres, statues and libraries, thereby promoting cultural tourism and preserving also felicitated some women achievers from across the state, who included some "Lakhpati Didis".'Lakhpati Didi' is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development focused on empowering women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The goal is to help them achieve an annual household income exceeding Rs one lakh by adopting sustainable livelihood state tops the list of creating 16.60 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' in the country.
