BJP Slams Punjab Govt Over MGNREGA Failures
BJP's Ashwani Sharma alleges Punjab govt failed to provide 100 days of MGNREGA employment, impacting lakhs of poor. He questions unspent funds and lack of social audits. Read the full story.
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Barren Kalaburagi Land Revived, 1000+ Workers Get Hope
Sadashiva Hydra's environmental crusade in Honna Kiranagi has turned a desolate landscape into a thriving ecosystem, generating sustainable employment for over 1,000 MGNREGA workers. Discover this inspiring story of ecological restoration.
BJP's Statewide Drive for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act from Jan 8
BJP Jharkhand launches a 3-day awareness drive for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, countering Congress protests. Details on the political clash over the MGNREGA replacement.
Karnataka CM Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Halt to New Job Law
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to suspend the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Act, warning it dilutes MGNREGA's rights-based framework and burdens states. Read the full details.
Punjab MGNREGA Row: Workers' Fears, Political Clash
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
BJP seeks white paper on Punjab MGNREGA irregularities
BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth demands a white paper and high-level inquiry into alleged MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab over the last decade. He calls for transparency and accountability.
BJP alleges Punjab govt sabotaging rural job scheme
BJP accuses Punjab's AAP govt of forcing workers to oppose new job law. Claims of corruption and federal threat escalate political row. Read the full details.
Foxconn's Bengaluru Plant to Generate 50,000 Jobs
Karnataka's Commerce Minister hails Foxconn's major investment in Bengaluru, set to boost youth and women employment. A significant step for India's electronics manufacturing hub.
India's MGNREGA to be reworked as Viksit Bharat Guarantee
India plans a major reset of its rural jobs scheme, proposing Viksit Bharat Guarantee with 125 work days, new funding, and focus on asset creation. Experts warn of risks.
Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, VB-G RAM G Act
A parliamentary committee examined MGNREGA's shortcomings and discussed a smooth transition to the new VB-G RAM G Act. Members noted low enrolment rates under the old scheme. Read the full report.
₹25,000 Crore Risk Guarantee Fund Planned for Infra in Budget
The Union Budget for FY26 may introduce a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund to ease bank lending, revive private investment, and tackle project delays in India's crucial infrastructure sector. Read more.
VB-G RAM G Act to Boost State Funds by Rs 17,000 Crore
A new SBI report states the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act will make states net gainers, collectively adding nearly Rs 17,000 crore. Read the full analysis of the funding shift and state-wise impacts.
Hooda Demands Original MGNREGA, Slams New Funding Pattern
Bhupinder Singh Hooda argues the new law replacing MGNREGA undermines the right to work and federalism. He demands its withdrawal, citing funding politicisation and harm to states.
Ministers Get VB-G RAM G Report To Counter Congress Protest
The Rural Development Ministry has sent a detailed report on the new VB-G RAM G scheme to all central ministers to counter opposition criticism. Learn about the key features and government's defense.
The Forgotten History of India's Job Guarantee Schemes
Explore the deep roots of India's job guarantee schemes, from 1780s famine relief to the MGNREGS. Discover the story of Vitthal Sakharam Page and the Maharashtra EGS.
Punjab Protests Against MGNREGA Scrapping, New Rozgar Scheme
Massive protests across Punjab villages oppose the central government's move to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G scheme. Labour leaders demand gram sabhas reject the new law.
Congress to Counter Govt's New MGNREGA Replacement Law
The Congress party directs its workers to challenge the government's 'misinformation' on the new VB-G Ram G Act in village meetings, arguing it dismantles the demand-driven MGNREGA. Read more.
Congress to Challenge AAP on MGNREGA Record in Punjab
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring pledges to take the fight for MGNREGA restoration to every corner of the state, accusing the AAP government of hiding its failures behind BJP's 'dictatorship'. Read more.
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu Protests Against MGNREGA Renaming to VB-G RAM G
DMK, Congress, CPM, CPI, VCK, and MDMK members protested across Tamil Nadu, condemning the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, calling it an attack on Gandhi's legacy and rural welfare. Read more.
MGNREGA Averages 48 Work Days, Far Below 125-Day Promise
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Farm Union Rejects VB GRAMG, Calls for MGNREGA Revival
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
Political Rivalry Over Job Guarantee Schemes
BJP and Congress clash over job guarantee schemes like MGNREGA and NYAY, creating confusion for voters. Explore the political promises and their impact on India's employment landscape. Read more.
New Rural Job Act's Funding Shift Strains States
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.
SAD's Badal: Withdraw VB-G RAM G Act, Restore MGNREGA
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demands Centre withdraw VB-G RAM G Act, says it burdens states financially and hurts the poor. He seeks restoration of MGNREGA.
Congress Slams Modi Govt Over MNREGA Name & Structure Change
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
Telangana Moves to Protect MGNREGS, Slams Centre
Telangana Minister D Anasuya announces statewide initiative to safeguard MGNREGS, accuses BJP-led Centre of weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Rallies planned for late December.
BJP Rebuts Sonia Gandhi on MGNREGA Changes
BJP counters Sonia Gandhi's criticism of MGNREGA reforms, calling it 'repair & renewal'. Amit Malviya says the new law strengthens job guarantee to 125 days. Read the full political debate.
Congress: New Act Shifts MGNREGA Burden to States
Congress leader Vijay Inder Singla alleges the Centre is weakening MGNREGA by changing its funding model to a 40:60 cost-sharing ratio, placing a heavy burden on states. Read the full story.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
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