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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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.
Single Higher Education Body: What Viksit Bharat Bill Proposes
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes a single higher education commission, merging UGC, AICTE & NCTE. Read details on its impact, centralisation debate, and expert views.
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.
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.
Jewar's 46 Govt Schools to Get Digital Libraries by 2026
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
Rural Space Lab Opens in Kanpur School with ISRO Support
A new rural space laboratory, set up with ISRO's SAC Ahmedabad and Vyomika Space, was inaugurated at a government school in Nagwa village, Kanpur. The lab aims to connect rural students with science and technology.
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.
Viksit Bharat Bill: Higher Education Overhaul Faces Opposition
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.
New Higher Education Bill Replaces UGC, AICTE, NCTE
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
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.
Why Society Must Help Shape Young Minds Beyond School
Muhammad Abdullah Javed argues that education extends far beyond classrooms. Discover how collective societal effort can foster peace and prosperity by nurturing youth.
India-Australia Education Council Meeting Today
The India-Australia Education and Skills Council convenes today to enhance bilateral cooperation, focusing on student mobility, research partnerships, and mutual recognition of qualifications. Key officials from both nations will attend.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Mobile Digital Planetarium Brings Cosmos to Rural Karnataka
A high-tech mobile digital planetarium is revolutionizing science learning for rural children in Karnataka through immersive projections and interactive sessions. Discover how the cosmos is rolling into classrooms.
Samavesh completes IIM-B incubation, guides 4,000+ students
Pune-based Samavesh, after a year at IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL, has empowered over 4,000 rural students with scholarships and education guidance. Discover their journey to bridge the urban-rural education gap.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
UP Teen Creates Robot Teacher for Rural Students
Meet 17-year-old Harshit Sharma from Uttar Pradesh who built Sophie, an AI-powered robot teacher to revolutionize education in rural India. Discover how this innovation is changing classrooms.
Sadhguru Warns India's Demographic Dividend Time-Limited
Sadhguru says India's youthful population must become focused and competent within 25 years to avoid demographic disaster. Key insights from Coimbatore leadership event.
75-Year-Old Balanja School Renovated With Alumni Donation
Govt Upgraded Higher Primary School in Balanja celebrates 75 years with major infrastructure upgrades funded by alumnus Ashwath Hegde's Rs 15 lakh donation, enhancing rural education access.
India Emerges as Global Education Hub Under Modi
India's educational progress reflects PM Modi's visionary leadership aimed at making India a global education hub, says Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya. Discover how reforms are shaping future generations.
West Bengal Student Credit Card Crosses 1 Lakh Loans
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
Lawsuit Challenges US Education Department Dismantling
Educators and advocates sue Trump administration over illegal dismantling of Education Department, threatening billions in funding and student programs. Learn how this affects Indian students.
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