We are thrilled to share that with the support of all our authors, readers and IITH community, IITH have achieved a significant milestone in the journey of किरIITH. किरIITH is now an E-ISSN journal. All the issues since 2020 qualified for the ISSN parameter. Rural Development in India is the overall progress in the economic and social conditions of Indians residing in rural areas, which can be possible by transcending their traditional practices of daily activities, from farming to fishing, and empowering them with technological innovations that can enhance their Income and lessen their struggle. This issue unleashes a few such innovations in the theme of Rural Development. Rural development is an inevitable factor in the sustainable growth of a nation. A developed rural base ensures not only atmanirbharta of a country but also paves the way to accelerate the overall development of the nation. This issue of किरIITH observes – World IP Day - April 26, to celebrate our endeavors towards Intellectual Property (IP) Generation with our high IQ-Innovation Quotient.