Mizoram's New 125-Day Rural Job Scheme Draft Finalized
Mizoram finalizes draft for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, boosting guaranteed work days to 125. Key changes in funding & planning outlined. Details inside.
Mizoram finalizes draft for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, boosting guaranteed work days to 125. Key changes in funding & planning outlined. Details inside.
Scientists identify Calamaria mizoramensis, a new non-venomous reed snake in Mizoram, hidden since 2008. Discovery highlights India's rich, unexplored biodiversity. Read more.
Punjab Youth Congress chief Mohit Mohindra attacks BJP's Viksit Bharat law, calling it an attack on rural jobs & Punjab. Announces 5-day protest yatra from Jan 8.
Mizoram Governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh interacted with 14 selected youth representatives ahead of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in Delhi. Read about their mission to showcase the state's potential.
ICAR's KVKs in Kanpur successfully organised large-scale awareness programmes for the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, directly reaching over 14,300 participants and informing 76,000 people about rural employment guarantees.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticizes BJP's VB-G RAM G campaign, alleging it aims to mislead public and divert attention from MGNREGA fund cuts. Read the full political clash.
Punjab BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth questions AAP govt's opposition to Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, which increases rural employment from 100 to 125 days. He accuses state of MGNREGA failures and corruption.
Siaha district in Mizoram reopens Myanmar border after containing cholera outbreak. Lawngtlai district extends precautionary seal until Jan 10. Read for latest updates.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
AAP stages a major protest in Fatehgarh Sahib against the renaming of MGNREGA and alleged discrimination against Punjab by the Modi government. Leaders vow state-wide agitation.
Punjab BJP to launch public awareness drive for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission from Fazilka on Jan 7, countering opposition claims and highlighting 125-day job guarantee.
Villagers in Mizoram's Vaphai are constructing relief camps for 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state, providing shelter and food without state government aid. Read the full story of this humanitarian effort.
Aizawl prepares for New Year 2026 with tight security, church services, and community feasts. CM Lalduhoma appeals for gratitude and promises development. Read more about Mizoram's unique celebrations.
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 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's MGNREGA implementation lags behind national benchmarks, providing only 27 days of work per household. Analysis reveals gaps in employment, asset creation, and political pushback over scheme changes.
Mizoram CM-led committee halts private practice for government doctors receiving non-practicing allowance. Also plans crackdown on unregistered GST businesses and administrative reforms.
CRPF Sub-Inspector Kh Ranjit Singha from Cachar suffered a fatal cardiac arrest during a badminton game at Vairengte camp. The incident highlights health risks for security personnel. Read the full report.
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.
SBI report finds states will be net gainers under the new Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, with collective gains of nearly Rs 17,000 crore. UP, Maharashtra to benefit most. Read the full analysis.
Top Congress leaders held a crucial CWC meeting in Delhi to strategize against the government's replacement of MGNREGA. The huddle also addressed Bihar poll defeat and internal reforms.
India and New Zealand seal a swift FTA, the Centre plans a ₹1.3 trillion rail safety outlay, and J&J faces a record $1.56 billion fine. Dive into the key data stories of the week.
Mizoram faces its deadliest year of drug abuse in two decades with 111 fatalities in 2024. The state's cumulative drug-related deaths since 1984 now stand at 1,990. Read the full report.
Mizoram Governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh attended the Christmas service at Aizawl's Central BCM Church, emphasizing love in action and peace. Read about the celebrations and public events at Lok Bhavan.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh inaugurated a monumental 108-foot national flag at Assam Rifles HQ in Aizawl. The historic event on Christmas Eve symbolizes unity and inspires youth for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read more.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
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.
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.
BJP accuses former J&K CM Omar Abdullah of ridiculing faith over remarks on renamed rural job scheme VB-G RAM G. Sparks political row over nomenclature and legacy.