INFORMATION HELPLINE IMPROVES LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN NUH VILLAGES

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An information centre in Nuh district in Haryana that lags in economic and social development has created awareness about government schemes and entitlements and has empowered villagers to claim their rights

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