PMMSY turns five: Fish farming transforms life of Sajikant Matwa in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh

IANS | September 10, 2025 9:14 PM

Ramgarh (Jharkhand), Sep 10 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) completes five years on Wednesday, its impact is being felt across India, especially in places like Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Launched on September 10, 2020, with the aim of revolutionising the fisheries sector, the scheme has brought a wave of change to rural communities, empowering individuals and boosting local economies.

PMMSY turns five: Bihar beneficiaries see big gains, creating jobs and generating major revenue

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:50 PM

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Sep 10 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) marks its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, the scheme’s impact is being felt strongly across the nation — and particularly in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Launched on September 10, 2020, the flagship initiative has transformed fisheries into a thriving sector, boosting income, employment, and modernisation.

Women in Bihar's Sheikhpura becoming financially independent through free beautician training by RSETI

IANS | September 10, 2025 6:57 PM

Sheikhpura (Bihar), Sep 10 (IANS) In Bihar's Sheikhpura, women are breaking barriers and becoming financially independent through free beautician training provided by Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). Supported by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, these training programmes are helping rural women turn their dreams into successful self-employment ventures.