Thousands of rural food processing startups in Karnataka face loan rejections as banks demand missing pollution certificates. State minister urges exemption to save jobs and investments. Read more.
MGNREGA workers in Karnataka fear mass exclusion and poor wages as central allocations override gram panchayat decisions. Learn about the scheme's critical changes.
Karnataka BJP initiates a statewide drive to educate citizens about the new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, which replaces MGNREGA. Learn about the campaign's goals and the new legislation's impact.
Karnataka's PMFME rural food units face loan rejection due to missing KSPCB certificates. Minister seeks exemption to save 5000 units and 50000 jobs. Read the full story.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announce state will not launch its own rural job scheme, fearing major central funding cuts. They vow a public campaign to restore MGNREGA.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
A swimming pool at Karnataka's Yadgir district stadium was controversially used for a Rural Development department banquet, drawing sharp criticism for misuse of public sports infrastructure.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demands the central government release pending MGNREGA funds and withdraw the G-RAM system, warning of a rural employment crisis.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union govt of undermining welfare by renaming MGNREGA. He demands reinstatement of old law, citing funding shift hurting poor, Dalits, and farmers. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands Centre scrap the new VB-G RAM G Act, alleging it undermines rural jobs and panchayat powers. Calls for restoration of UPA-era MGNREGA.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Karnataka's Cabinet condemns the centralised G-RAM-G, calling it a blow to federalism. The state may launch its own rural employment guarantee scheme, risking Rs 3,720 crore in central funds. Read more.
Karnataka's new G RAM G scheme will increase state's financial burden by Rs 2,100 crore annually for same rural jobs, experts warn. Protests planned statewide.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
Karnataka government announces a major IPS reshuffle, promoting & transferring 68 officers. Bengaluru gets five new DCPs. Get the full list of postings and promotions here.
Karnataka government exempts 30x40 sqft residential buildings in rural gram panchayat areas from mandatory occupancy certificates. Move aims to ease administrative burden and speed up service connections.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
A major server outage and technical glitches in Karnataka's new e-Swathu software have slowed the regularisation of over 97 lakh rural properties. Officials promise a fix by mid-January. Read the full story.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
A shocking 1,438 government RO units lie defunct in Kalyana Karnataka due to poor maintenance, forcing villagers to consume contaminated water. Read about the health crisis and official inaction.
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.
Azim Premji Foundation launches a unique childcare centre in Ijeri village, Kalaburagi, for children of agricultural labourers. Plan to open 40 more centres in the region.
BS Raju, a Karnataka headmaster, spent nearly Rs 1 lakh to send 63 students on a 2-day educational tour. His act highlights transformative power of dedicated teachers in government schools.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, at UAS GKVK's Farmers' Day, proposed structured rural exposure for city students, recalling his own agricultural roots and political journey shaped by a school debate.
SVYM's 'Walk Within' journey, a 5-day silent walk through rural Karnataka, commenced in Dharwad. Founder Dr. R Balasubrahmaniam explains it's an inner journey to understand India's villages and traditions. #RuralIndia #SelfDiscovery
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.
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.