International, Defence and Summits · 2 July 2026

India concludes Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 focusing on Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat

Exam-focused facts from the 2 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Ministry of Rural Development organised the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan (RGVS) 2026.
  • The two-day national conclave was aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of rural transformation to accelerate Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat.
  • A primary focus of the RGVS 2026 was the effective implementation of the VB-GRAMG Act, 2025.
  • The event served as a platform to review flagship rural development programmes and exchange best practices across States and Union Territories.
  • Deliberations centred on strengthening rural development planning, empowering Gram Panchayats, expanding women-led livelihoods, enhancing rural housing and connectivity, and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods.

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