New Rural Job Act's Funding Shift Strains States
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.
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Punjab Dilemma: To Hold or Defy MGNREGA Gram Sabha on Dec 26?
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
Punjab Undecided on Centre's Mandatory Gram Sabha Order
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on Dec 26 to promote VB-G Ram G, the revamped MGNREGA, ahead of its special assembly session to oppose the scheme. Details inside.
Pilot: New VB-G RAM G Scheme Undermines MGNREGA, Disempowers Panchayats
Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticizes the new VB-G RAM G scheme, arguing it centralizes MGNREGA and weakens gram panchayats. Read his full analysis of the policy's impact.
Congress Slams Modi Govt as 'Name Changer' Over Scheme Renaming
Congress alleges the BJP government renamed over 30 Congress-era schemes, costing ₹5,000 crore. They cite MGNREGA's rebranding as the latest example. Read the full list of renamed initiatives.
Congress: New Act Shifts MGNREGA Burden to States
Congress leader Vijay Inder Singla alleges the Centre is weakening MGNREGA by changing its funding model to a 40:60 cost-sharing ratio, placing a heavy burden on states. Read the full story.
Congress Criticises Centre's MGNREGA Overhaul Plan
Congress leaders in Patna accuse the Modi government of attempting to shut down MGNREGA by shifting financial burden to states. BJP defends the move, citing enhanced transparency.
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.
Maharashtra MGNREGA: Workers Double, Funds Up 4 Times
Maharashtra sees a massive surge in MGNREGA participation. Rural households in jobs cross 30 lakh, with central funds hitting ₹6,019 crore. Discover the scheme's new GRAM G avatar and its impact.
Congress, Left Protest MGNREGA Repeal; CWC to Decide Action
Congress and Left parties escalate protests against the Modi government's move to repeal MGNREGA. Nationwide demonstrations held, with CWC meeting set for Dec 27. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh Notifies Trader Welfare Scheme Statewide
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Chidambaram: Removing Gandhi from MGNREGA is 'second killing'
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticizes the Centre for renaming MGNREGA, calling it a 'second killing of Mahatma' and a move that deprives rural poor of guaranteed employment. Read the full story.
Chidambaram Slams Removal of Gandhi's Name from MGNREGA
Congress leader P Chidambaram condemns Centre's renaming of MGNREGA, calling it a 'second killing' of Mahatma Gandhi and a blow to rural employment guarantee. Read the full story.
Chidambaram: Removing Gandhi from MGNREGA a 'Second Killing'
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses the Centre of 'second killing' of Mahatma Gandhi by renaming MGNREGA. He warns the move deprives rural poor of guaranteed jobs. Read more.
Punjab Congress protests MGNREGA amendments in Kharar
Punjab Congress leaders led a major protest in Kharar against Centre's MGNREGA changes, warning of intensified agitation. Read about their demands and allegations.
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.
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.
Bengal renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree
West Bengal's TMC government renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree in response to Centre's VB-G RAM G Bill, which removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment guarantee scheme. Read the full story.
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.
Punjab to hold special session on MGNREGA changes, Agniveer
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a special Vidhan Sabha session in January 2025 to challenge the Centre's revised MGNREGA rules and the Agniveer scheme, citing financial burden and injustice to the poor.
Bajwa: MGNREGA Replacement an Attack on Right to Work
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticises the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, calling it an ideological assault on rural employment. Read more.
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.
Smart Meter Cost May Hike UP Power Bills
Uttar Pradesh electricity bills could rise further if regulators allow discoms to recover smart meter maintenance costs from consumers, contradicting earlier promises of free installation. Learn the details.
MLA's MGNREGA Funds: 'Mistake' or Conspiracy?
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
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.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams VB-G RAM G Law as Harmful for Poor
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
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.
Punjab Special Session on MGNREGA Replacement
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 protests overnight against new rural employment law
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.
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