A massive job fair in Chennai's Avadi brought together over 230 companies offering 15,000 vacancies, igniting hope for thousands of unemployed graduates and diploma holders. Read about the opportunities and personal stories.
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.
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.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
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.
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.
Proposed changes to MGNREGS, now Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, could cost Telangana ₹1000-1500 crore yearly. State studies implications as Centre shifts to 60:40 cost-sharing. Read more.
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.
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.
The Punjab government will hold a special assembly session to discuss replacing MGNREGA with the 'Vibrant Bharat - Gramin Rozgar' scheme. Get the latest details on the debate.
Opposition parties held a 12-hour dharna in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA. Read about the heated debate and accusations of bulldozing legislation.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
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.
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends changes, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to halt the VB-G RAM G bill, warning it threatens MGNREGA's 30 crore person-days of work in TN and jeopardizes federalism. Read his detailed concerns.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The bill increases guaranteed work days but changes the funding pattern, sparking opposition protests.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pledges strong opposition to government's MGNREGA bill, asserting unity among opposition parties. Read the latest political showdown.
Lok Sabha passes the G. Ram G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA. The move sparks major opposition protests. Learn about the key changes and political fallout.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill, replacing MGNREGA, amid opposition protests. The new law guarantees 125 days of rural employment. Read the full debate and implications.
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlights Andhra's funding challenge for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, citing post-bifurcation deficit. He offers 5 key reforms.
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Himachal's Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan launched the official State Khadi Board website. It will provide transparent info on schemes and boost rural employment. Read more.
A new bill proposes transforming MGNREGA into the 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission'. Discover the planned changes and their impact on rural employment in India.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claims Congress protests aim to protect Sonia, Rahul, and Vadra. He asserts PM Modi's vow to make India developed by 2047 will succeed despite opposition. Read the full political clash.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.