The political deadlock over Land Acquisition bill is seriously impacting rural development, including the creation of schools, hospitals, roads, irrigation projects.
New 'Graduation' Program may Help Eradicate Poverty in Developing Countries
An anti-poverty program, Graduation, was targeted at substantial groups of very poor citizens in India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras and Peru to fight poverty.
An anti-poverty program, Graduation, was targeted at substantial groups of very poor citizens in India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras and Peru to fight poverty.
Modi said that after formation of his government, several states had raised concerns with regard to the implementation of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. He said many states had felt that development work was suffering due to the provisions of the 2013 Act; and some chief ministers had requested for changes in the Act, and sent letters to this effect.
The Prime Minister said that the ordinance was brought about in response to these development concerns of the states and also to ensure that farmers continue to receive their legitimate due. He appealed to everyone that political considerations should not come in the way of a solution that would facilitate development of the rural areas and greater prosperity for the farmers.
Severe Malnutrition in Niger Brings Noma Disease to Poverty-stricken Children
Noma is a disease born of poverty caused by malnutrition and lack of hygiene. It affects severely malnourished children eating away their faces.
Noma is a disease born of poverty caused by malnutrition and lack of hygiene. It affects severely malnourished children eating away their faces.
Concluding the meeting, Modi thanked the chief ministers for their participation and said that their suggestions would be welcomed.
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Japanese Researchers Produce High-Quality Rice Flour to Tackle Food Poverty
New rice flour serves not only as an alternative to wheat flour for those with wheat intolerance, but could also help to overcome the global food problem.
New rice flour serves not only as an alternative to wheat flour for those with wheat intolerance, but could also help to overcome the global food problem.
Poverty Ridden India: Poor Couple in Northeast State Sells New Born Baby for Rs 4500
The boy, the fourth child of a family in Tripura, was sold a day after his birth. The family claims they were unable to bear the cost of bringing him up.
The boy, the fourth child of a family in Tripura, was sold a day after his birth. The family claims they were unable to bear the cost of bringing him up.
