Congress Protests MNREGA Renaming, Announces Chaupals
Congress announces statewide protests in Uttarakhand against MNREGA changes, including renaming. Chaupals, fasts, and demonstrations planned from Jan 10 to Feb 15. Read more.
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MGNREGA Reforms: 125-Day Job Guarantee, Funding Shift
India's revamped MGNREGA scheme now guarantees 125 days of rural employment per household. We analyze the new funding model, wage trends, and focus on asset creation under VB-G RAM G.
Akhilesh: MGNREGA Renaming is BJP's Ploy to End Scheme
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of using MGNREGA's name change to VB-G RAM G to dismantle the rural jobs scheme. He cites budget cuts and GST pressures. Read his full critique.
Congress to Push for MGNREGA Revival with Gram Sabha Resolutions
The Indian National Congress plans a major push to restore the MGNREGA scheme, launching 'Kaam Maango Abhiyan' and passing resolutions in village councils between Jan 12-29. Read the full strategy.
Rajasthan CM defends new rural job act, attacks Congress
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma counters Congress criticism of Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act 2025, highlighting reforms like weekly wages & 9% admin cap. Read the full details.
Himachal Jobs Doubled Under Modi Govt: BJP Chief
BJP's Dr Rajeev Bindal claims employment in Himachal Pradesh surged under PM Modi. Details on the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment Act, a tech-driven rural jobs scheme with 125-day guarantee.
BJP defends scrapping MNREGA, touts new VB-GRAM-G scheme
BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan defended replacing MNREGA with VB-GRAM-G, citing corruption and inefficiency. He detailed the new scheme's benefits in Gaya. Read the full analysis.
NDA Defends New Rural Job Scheme, Hits Out at Congress
NDA leaders in Patna defended the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act, replacing MGNREGA, citing more days of work and less corruption. They accused the Congress of opposing the scheme due to the name 'Ram'. Read more.
VB-G-Ram-G Act: 125-Day Work Guarantee Announced
Minister Sanjay Seth hails VB-G-Ram-G as historic, guaranteeing 125 days of work. The new Act promises local scheme formulation & faster wage payments. Read the full story.
Congress MGNREGA Bachao Rally in Tanda on Jan 8
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
Anganwadi Workers Oppose Centre's New Rural Job Scheme
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
NREGA Workers Fear Exclusion as Gram Panchayats Lose Power
MGNREGA workers in Karnataka fear mass exclusion and poor wages as central allocations override gram panchayat decisions. Learn about the scheme's critical changes.
Yogi Adityanath Unveils VB-G-RAM-G, Targets MNREGA Corruption
UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails VB-G-RAM-G as a visionary rural employment scheme, promising 125 days of work, weekly wages, and transparency. He accuses opposition of corruption.
Odisha CM Majhi Defends New Rural Job Scheme, Targets MGNREGA
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission Gramin Act, promising 125 days of work and an end to MGNREGA-era corruption. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand CM Launches VB-G RAM G with 125-Day Job Guarantee
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces VB-G RAM G scheme, boosting rural employment to 125 days with tech for transparency. Key for water conservation & disaster management.
Arunachal CM: VB-G RAM G Scheme to Empower Rural India
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu details how the VB-G RAM G scheme will create sustainable livelihoods, skill development, and curb migration, surpassing MGNREGA's scope. Read more.
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.
MGNREGA's Successes & Failures: A Critical Look
As India transitions to VB-G RAM G, an honest audit of MGNREGA's achievements and flaws is vital. Learn why universal access worked but funding and state inequality plagued the scheme.
Congress Marches in Ranchi Against VB-G-Ram, Defends MNREGA
Jharkhand Congress leaders and workers staged a protest march in Ranchi against the Centre's VB-G-Ram scheme, calling it a dilution of MNREGA's rights-based framework. They demand its rollback.
KVKs in Kanpur Drive Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Awareness
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.
Congress sets up coordination panel for MGNREGA Bachao Sangram
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
Karnataka Opposes Centre's VB-G RAM G, Demands MGNREGA Return
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announce state will not launch its own rural job scheme, fearing major central funding cuts. They vow a public campaign to restore MGNREGA.
Siddaramaiah Condemns Centre's Renaming of MGNREGA Scheme
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union govt of undermining welfare by renaming MGNREGA. He demands reinstatement of old law, citing funding shift hurting poor, Dalits, and farmers. Read more.
Congress to launch 'Save MGNREGA' campaign from January 10
The Indian National Congress announces a major 'Save MGNREGA' protest starting January 10, 2026, in three phases to protect the rural jobs scheme. Get the full details.
VB-G RAM G Replaces MGNREGA: AP Faces ₹3,470 Cr Burden
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
BJP Defends G RAM G, Calls Opposition 'Morally Void'
Senior BJP leaders in Ludhiana hit back at AAP and Congress for opposing the G RAM G labor scheme, defending its ₹1.51 lakh crore budget and anti-corruption features. Read more.
Karnataka considers rejecting Centre's G-RAM-G scheme
Karnataka's Cabinet condemns the centralised G-RAM-G, calling it a blow to federalism. The state may launch its own rural employment guarantee scheme, risking Rs 3,720 crore in central funds. Read more.
G RAM G Scheme to Cost Karnataka Rs 2,100 Cr More Annually
Karnataka's new G RAM G scheme will increase state's financial burden by Rs 2,100 crore annually for same rural jobs, experts warn. Protests planned statewide.
Punjab FM Accuses Centre of Misleading on MGNREGA, Rs 23K Cr Dues
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
Beed Leads Maharashtra in Rural Housing Scheme Success
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
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