Selja: MGNREGA Weakening Hurts Rural Workers, Panchayats
Congress MP Kumari Selja criticizes central government changes to MGNREGA, saying they undermine rural employment rights, wage guarantees, and panchayat autonomy during Fatehabad protests.
Congress MP Kumari Selja criticizes central government changes to MGNREGA, saying they undermine rural employment rights, wage guarantees, and panchayat autonomy during Fatehabad protests.
Chandigarh initiates enrollment for the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana health cards, offering cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually at empanelled hospitals.
Two women from Gorakhpur, Mansha Devi and Rajkumari Devi, transformed their lives through government schemes, becoming inspiring Lakhpati Didis and earning invitations to the Republic Day parade.
Congress leaders in Hyderabad launched the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' rally, accusing the Modi government of undermining the rural job scheme by centralizing control and reducing workers' rights.
Delhi government approves construction of a flyover on Outer Ring Road connecting Keshopur to Haiderpur to ease chronic traffic congestion in northwest Delhi areas including Punjabi Bagh and Rohini.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the 'One District, One Cuisine' scheme during UP Diwas celebrations. The event honored five eminent persons and announced new employment zones for youth.
The Women and Child Development Corporation organized events at Janakdhari High School, Danapur Cantt, featuring a walkathon, plantation drive, and competitions to promote girl-child education and gender equality under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
A Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged between MSDE, IIE Guwahati, and Meghalaya government officials to enhance tribal entrepreneurship and livelihood development across nine districts, benefiting approximately 6,300 tribal members.
Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for an Rs 80-crore agarwood value chain development project in North Tripura, aiming to boost the sector in the Northeast.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the distribution of Rs 10,000 cheques to 30,806 women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan in Borkhetri, Nalbari district, aiming to empower women economically.
World Bank approves Rs 5,700 crore for Haryana's Jal Sanrakshit project to restore canals, promote micro-irrigation, and boost groundwater recharge between 2026-2032.
Gujarat Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia presided over Parvat Puja in Shamlaji, emphasizing protection of Aravalli ranges and ancient mountain worship traditions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new train services in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train, enhancing rail links across southern and eastern India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted how India's trade and mobility agreements with nations like the UK and EU are generating new opportunities for youth, while emphasizing the importance of continuous skill development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to youth at the 18th Rozgar Mela in New Delhi, terming it an invitation to nation building. The event coincided with Basant Panchami, Parakram Diwas, and National Voters Da
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela, emphasizing that India's trade and mobility agreements are creating new opportunities for youth domestically and internationally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 18th Rozgar Mela in New Delhi, distributing over 61,000 appointment letters to youth, calling it a 'sankalp patra' for accelerating India's growth and connecting their duty to the Constitution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed 61,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth at the 18th Rozgar Mela, emphasizing job creation and government commitment to employment.
Approximately 30,000 women beneficiaries in Yavatmal district have been excluded from Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme due to stricter eligibility criteria, causing widespread discontent.
Punjab government launches Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana offering Rs 10 lakh annual cashless medical cover to every family without income limits, covering 3 crore beneficiaries across 823 hospitals.
Nashik Zilla Parishad has successfully constructed over 75,000 houses under various government schemes, with keys to be handed to beneficiaries on Republic Day.
Minister Asim Arun emphasizes adopting Indian Army discipline for Viksit Bharat success, highlights welfare initiatives for veterans and educational support in Uttar Pradesh schools.
Maharashtra government announces plans to establish floating solar power projects on dam waters in Krishna and Godavari river basins to boost renewable energy capacity and water conservation.
A Central Electricity Authority report outlines India's ambitious plan to develop 100 gigawatts of pumped storage capacity by 2035, enhancing grid stability and renewable energy integration.
Jaunpur district emerges as Uttar Pradesh's top performer in the Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, achieving over 100% target coverage with highest youth beneficiaries. Azamgarh and Hardoi follow in loan disbursal rankings.
As Union Budget 2026 approaches on February 1, expectations rise for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements. Key sectors include infrastructure, AI, and manufacturing.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation attended the virtual national launch of PM SVANidhi Credit Cards, disbursing 50 loans and issuing 16 credit cards to street vendors to enhance financial inclusion.
Chief Secretary SP Goyal directs officials to complete Phase-1 of Major Dhyan Chand State Sports University in Meerut by March 31, 2026, with 80% work already done. He also reviews Gorakhpur cricket stadium and Ayodhya temple museum projects.
Kandhamal district administration installs two solar-based cold chambers in Phulbani and Phiringia blocks to help tribal farmers store vegetables and get better prices.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card scheme, offering street vendors credit cards with up to Rs 30,000 limit and near-zero interest loans to boost their businesses.