Dehradun, July 14 -- The Gramotthan Project (Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project) has proven to be an effective support system for more than 10,000 of the poorest families in the state, offering them new avenues for livelihood. The project aims to enhance income opportunities for a total of 5.60 lakh low-income rural families across Uttarakhand.

The initiative is being implemented by the Department of Rural Development with financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Launched in 2023, the project is now operational in 95 development blocks across all 13 districts of the state.

The core objective of the project is to promote rural entrepreneurship by extending financial support to farmers, prod...