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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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.
Gujarat gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
UST & IIT Madras Partner to Nurture Deep-Tech Healthcare Startups
UST and IIT Madras Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate healthcare startups. 'Pitch to Win: Pharma 4.0' challenge sees 90+ entries. Winners get funding up to Rs 45 lakh. Read more.
Uttarkashi Village Crosses State Lines for Medical Care
Residents of Arakot village in Uttarkashi face a healthcare crisis due to a non-functional primary health centre. Forced to travel to Himachal Pradesh for treatment, they highlighted the issue at a camp where 133 complaints were submitted. Read more.
Outrage as patient treated on floor at Pauri health centre
A viral video from a Pauri PHC shows a patient on a stretcher placed on the floor, raising serious questions about rural healthcare infrastructure. Officials cite staff and equipment limitations.
Rs 94 Crore Released for Uttarakhand Rural Bodies
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
₹127 Crore Released for Tamil Nadu Rural Local Bodies
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI & NABARD Launch XCITE Rural Business Incubation Centre
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
1,700+ Startups Supported by TIDE 2.0 Scheme
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals the TIDE 2.0 scheme has supported over 1,700 startups, boosting India's tech innovation ecosystem. Discover the impact and future plans.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr MGNREGS Burden Under New Funding
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.
7 Essential Steps to Launch Your Business in India
Feeling unsure about starting a business? This detailed guide outlines 7 crucial steps, from idea validation to legal registration, to launch your venture successfully in India. Start your entrepreneurial journey today!
AI Data Centre Boom: Echoes of 1990s Telecom Bubble
McKinsey forecasts $5.2 trillion in AI infrastructure spending, but weak demand and risky finance models spark fears of a dotcom-style bust. Read the full analysis.
MUIT Inaugurates Startup Incubation Centre in Noida
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
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.
KGMU's Telemedicine CoE to Transform Rural Healthcare in UP
Uttar Pradesh establishes a Centre of Excellence for Telemedicine at KGMU to enhance eSanjeevani 2.0 services. Funded by BMGF, it will train doctors and improve remote consultations for villages. Discover how this initiative bridges the healthcare gap.
Jhansi Deputy CM Furious Over Rusty Dental Tools, Poor Hygiene
Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak discovered rusted equipment, non-functional sterilizer at Jhansi's Gursarai CHC. He ordered the dental surgeon's transfer to a remote location and a fine. CMO has initiated an inquiry.
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.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
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.
Madurai inspects colleges for 2026 election counting centres
Madurai collector inspects colleges for alternate 2026 assembly vote counting centres after HC barred use of medical college. Details on facilities checked and officials involved.
New Ghaziabad Animal Birth Control Centre Opens in Vijay Nagar
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Kerala Opposes MGNREGA Changes, Fears Heavy Financial Burden
Kerala's Local Self-Govt Minister M B Rajesh alleges the Centre's MGNREGA amendments dismantle the job guarantee scheme, shifting a 40% cost burden to states. Kerala could lose Rs 1,600 crore annually. Read more.
Chouhan Introduces New Rural Employment Bill in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Pune: Teen fatally stabs classmate in coaching centre
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a classmate in a Pune coaching centre. Police seek trial of the juvenile as an adult. Read the full details.
TN may need extra Rs 4,300 cr yearly for rural jobs scheme
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
2,000+ Get Free Checkups at CM Health Fair
Chief Minister Health Fair provided free checkups, medicines & specialist consultations to thousands across urban & rural primary health centres. Learn about the key health initiatives.
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