Govt Proposes MGNREGA Rebrand as 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee'
A new bill proposes transforming MGNREGA into the 'Viksit Bharat Guranatee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission'. Discover the planned changes and their impact on rural employment in India.
Category : Government Schemes
New Rural Job Scheme April 2026 Rollout, States Share 40% Cost
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Farm Labour Shortage & MGNREGA: What Data Reveals
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
VB-G RAM G Bill's 60-Day Farm Season Pause: Labour Shortage Debate
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Drone Surveys Map 13,920 HP Villages Under SVAMITVA
SVAMITVA scheme completes drone surveys in 13,920 Himachal villages, digitizing 38 lakh property parcels. 5,419 property cards issued in Hamirpur. Read details.
Uthalpeth Becomes Maharashtra's Largest Solar-Powered Village
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Ladki Bahin Yojana eKYC Deadline May Be Extended Before Polls
The December 31 eKYC deadline for Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana is likely to be extended again ahead of Pune civic polls. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Details inside.
New 125-Day Rural Jobs Scheme: States Face Higher Cost Burden
The new VB G RAM G Bill proposes 125 days of rural work, replacing MGNREGA. Critics argue it shifts financial burden to states and alters the demand-driven guarantee. Details inside.
7.7 Lakh Homes Get Zero Power Bills via Rooftop Solar
Under PM Surya Ghar scheme, 7.7 lakh households now have zero electricity bills. Govt provides Rs 13,926 crore subsidy, targets 1 crore homes by 2027. 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.
₹48.69 Crore Road Bridge Sanctioned for Haroli, Himachal
The Central Government approves a major ₹48.69 crore road and bridge project in Haroli, Himachal Pradesh, enhancing connectivity and boosting local development. Read more about this crucial infrastructure push.
New Rural Job Scheme Shifts Fiscal Burden to States
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
CGHS adds 468 hospitals in 2025, net growth at 5-year high
Central Govt Health Scheme sees massive expansion with 468 new hospitals empanelled in 2025. Delhi leads growth, but exits raise concerns over payment delays and care continuity for beneficiaries.
Vishwakarma, Ramayana to Replace MGNREGA: Opposition Protests
The Centre's proposal to replace MGNREGA with schemes named after Vishwakarma and Ramayana sparks Opposition outcry. Critics question the removal of Gandhi's name from the rural jobs guarantee.
KVK Kanpur School Programme Teaches Stubble Management
Over 125 students in Kanpur learned how crop residue boosts soil fertility at a KVK awareness event. Soil scientist Khalil Kha led the informative session. Read more about this key agricultural initiative.
New 125-Day Rural Job Law to Replace MGNREGA
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
New G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA, Guarantee 125 Days Work
The Indian government proposes a new law, the G RAM G Bill, to replace MGNREGA, offering a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per year for rural households. Read the full details.
New Rural Jobs Bill: 125 Days Work, States to Share Cost
Centre replaces MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill, raising guaranteed work to 125 days but shifting 40% cost to states. Farming season pause introduced. Details inside.
Maharashtra MGNREGA Bill: 60-Day Farm Season Work Ban
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
VB-G Ram G Replaces MGNREGA: Key Changes Explained
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
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.
AP's March 2026 Deadline for 30 Lakh Free Rooftop Solar Systems
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary sets March 2026 deadline for APSPDCL to install 2 kW solar systems for 7.48 lakh SC/ST homes and 21 lakh BC households. Read about the state's green energy roadmap.
Kashmir Youth Turn to Trade & Skills Post-2019
Since 2019, Jammu & Kashmir's Mission Youth program has empowered young people through entrepreneurship and vocational training, channeling energy into self-employment. Discover the impact.
24 Lakh Households Adopt Rooftop Solar Under PM Surya Ghar
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Maharashtra Creates World Record in Solar Pumps
Maharashtra achieves a global milestone in solar-powered irrigation under PM-KUSUM. CM Devendra Fadnavis credits PM Modi's vision for this clean energy shift. Read more.
UP Calls Farmers to Rabi Season Training for Soil Health & Profit
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi urges farmers to join upcoming Kisan Pathshalas for Rabi 2025-26. Learn innovations for soil quality & higher profits. Key dates from Dec 8-29.
Bengal's 9,000+ Km Rural Road Push Under Pathashree
West Bengal govt launches massive 9,000+ km rural road project. CM Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate centrally. Details on transparency, funding, and district-level plans here.
Maharashtra Sets Guinness Record for Solar Pumps
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
₹172 Crore for 3 Working Women's Hostels in Visakhapatnam
Union & State govts approve ₹172 crore for three working women's hostels in Vizag to ensure safety. First foundation laid at Mudasarlova. Details inside.
Page 54 of 58