Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge

  • The Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.
  • Aim: To invite ideas, solutions and actions that can transform rural economy
  • The broad contours fall into following categories: Focus on Women and Marginalized section of community; Localised Models; Sustainability; Cost Effective solutions; Multi sectoral ideas and solutions
  • Top 5 ideas will be rewarded with Rs. 2 Lakh each