India, Aug. 8 -- IIM Raipur hosted the 5th edition of the India Rural Colloquy focused on green economic transition. * The event aimed to connect traditional rural knowledge with modern sustainability practices. * Ms. Niharika Barik, IAS, and Mr. Bhim Singh, IAS addressed the role of Panchayats in sustainable development. * Deputy CM Vijay Sharma emphasized the need for out-of-the-box thinking to empower rural India. * Dr. Rahul Bhagat and Prof. Sanjeev Parashar from IIM Raipur shared academic insights on rural transformation. * The colloquy highlighted the importance of community participation and women-led leadership in governance. * IIM Raipur encouraged alignment with schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, Soil Health Mission, and Fasal Bim...