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.
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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.
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.
VB-GRAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days of Work
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA. The new law increases guaranteed employment to 125 days and changes funding patterns. Explore the key differences.
MGNREGA Rebranded, Opposition Cries Foul
The Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new rural job scheme is seen as a rebranding tactic to counter Opposition attacks. Congress alleges a pattern of renaming past schemes.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days Work
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.
Congress Cadres Protest Against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill
Nearly 150 Congress workers in Madurai protest the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace MGNREGA. Leaders allege it dilutes Gandhi's legacy and burdens states.
Chidambaram: Replacing MGNREGA is 'Second Killing of Gandhi'
Congress leader P Chidambaram sharply criticizes the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a fraud that dismantles a legal employment guarantee. Read his full critique.
New 125-Day Rural Job Guarantee Bill Replaces MGNREGA
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
MGNREGA Replaced: Protests Erupt, Govt Defends New Law
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the new Viksit Bharat-G Ram G law replacing MGNREGA, as Congress and Left parties launch nationwide protests. Get the full story on the political clash over rural employment.
Govt defends new rural job law, guarantees 125 work days
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, saying it strengthens rural job guarantees to 125 days with a ₹1.51 lakh crore fund. Read more.
Congress Slams Govt for Bypassing Parliament on MGNREGA
Congress accuses the Modi government of reversing two decades of progress by repealing MGNREGA without parliamentary debate. Jairam Ramesh leads the charge, calling it a 'black day' for democracy.
Chidambaram Slams BJP's MGNREGA Repeal, Gandhi Name Erasure
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing MGNREGA. He details how the new Bill dismantles the rural job guarantee's core principles. Read the full analysis.
Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over MGNREGA Repeal
Sonia Gandhi pledges to fight the repeal of MGNREGA, calling it a 'black law'. She accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers. Read more on the escalating political battle.
Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over MGNREGA Bill
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers by replacing MGNREGA with a new scheme. She claims the law was bulldozed without consultation.
MGNREGA Funding Crisis Cartoon Sparks Debate
A powerful political cartoon critiques the MGNREGA funding crisis, highlighting rural distress and delayed wages. Explore the implications for India's rural employment guarantee scheme.
Andhra Pradesh's MGNREGA Model Shaped National Scheme
Discover how united Andhra Pradesh's detailed manual became the operational backbone for MGNREGA across India, a story of state innovation shaping national policy. Read the full history.
Unions Protest Against Viksit Bharat Bill in Bathinda
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr Burden in Viksit Bharat Scheme Shift
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
Mayawati opposes Centre's reduced funding for Viksit Bharat
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
Infosys, Alva's College Apprenticeship Offers Stipend & Jobs
Infosys partners with Alva's College, Moodbidri for a unique apprenticeship programme. 75 students earn ₹12,500/month, gain credits & a job guarantee. Read how this model bridges education and industry.
B Ramanath Rai: Renaming MGNREGA insults Mahatma Gandhi
KPCC vice-president B Ramanath Rai condemns renaming MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar. He calls it an insult to Gandhi and a plot to weaken the rural jobs scheme. Read the full story.
43% Guarantee Funds Spent on North Karnataka: CM
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reveals 43% of guarantee scheme funds were allocated to North Karnataka. A committee's report on the region's condition is due in January. Read more.
TMC MPs Protest for 12 Hours Against Gramin Bill
TMC MPs hold a 12-hour dharna as Rajya Sabha passes the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. Get the latest on the parliamentary protest and the bill's details.
Viksit Bharat Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days Work
Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. New law guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment annually amid Opposition protests over Gandhi's name removal. Details inside.
VB-G RAM G Bill Passed After Midnight Rajya Sabha Vote
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill was passed by Parliament after midnight, triggering an overnight opposition protest. Read the full details.
Farmers' Body Slams VB-GRAMG Bill, Backs Protest Day
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha condemns the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill replacing MGNREGA, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. It urges nationwide protests on December 19. Read more.
Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
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