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

Rural development is about more than just geography; it's about tackling poverty, equity, food security and sustainability. DYK that 80% of the food we eat comes from family farms? Yet, 8 out of 10 of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas, surviving on just $2.15 a day. Today's World Rural Development Day is a call to action to renew the world’s collective promise: to leave no one behind even in the most remote places on 🌍. | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP

Poverty eradication remains a common challenge for developing countries around the world. Five years ago, on February 25, 2021, Chinese President #XiJinping declared that China had achieved complete victory in its fight against poverty, officially eliminating absolute poverty in the country. China then entered a five-year transition period, focusing on consolidating those achievements and advancing a broader strategy of rural revitalization. CGTN's Wu Lei spoke with Han Jun, Minister of Agricult

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)