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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.

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.

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.

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.

Youth Migration Crisis in Jharkhand Villages After Goa Fire

Fatehpur and Gobindpur villages in Jharkhand witness large-scale youth migration due to lack of jobs. The recent Goa nightclub fire, which claimed two migrants, underscores the desperate search for employment. Read the full story.

India-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration

India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.

Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off

Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.

Rural Economy Fuels Mutual Fund Expansion in India

India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.

Gujarat student wins National Rural IT Quiz 2025

Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.

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