Raipur, Aug. 5 -- The Chhattisgarh chapter of the sixth India Rural Colloquy (IRC) opened with a strong call to recognise small farmers and women-led institutions as the foundation of rural transformation.

The India Rural Colloquy (IRC), the flagship event of Transform Rural India (TRI), returns for its sixth edition in 2026. The collaboration between TRI and the Government of Chhattisgarh reinforces a shared commitment to advancing inclusive, community-led rural development across the state, according to a release.

"Small farmers and women from Self-Help Groups are the true catalysts of rural transformation. Their courage to take the first step inspires countless others to become changemakers," said Rahul Bhagat, Secretary to the Chief...