HDFC Bank CSR and Himmotthan Society Launch Two Major Rural Development Projects in Ladakh Leh, Ladakh HDFC Bank CSR, in partnership with Himmotthan Society, today launched two key rural development initiatives—the Focused Rural Development Program (FRDP–P0812) and the Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP–P0994). The projects were inaugurated by Shri Kavinder Gupta, Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, graced the event

LIVE: Addressses the VB–G RAM G Programme and Inaugurates of Various Rural Development Projects in Agartala, Tripura. | Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Did you know? 75% percent of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas. Agricultural sector has a key role to play in poverty reduction and improving rural lives. #EndPoverty | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Agriculture Isn't Just Food Production; It's Also Rural Poverty Reduction! In the rich province of Cebu, the northernmost town of the island Daanbantayan sticks out like a sore thumb because of its incredibly high poverty incidence of 42%. For me, Daanbantayan's tragic story is actually a middle finger raised at policy makers and pseudo economic experts who had ignored Agriculture calling it a "dying industry." Daanbantayan's story proves that when Agriculture fails, Livelihood and Income Opport