Lok Sabha Passes G-RAM Bill to Replace MGNREGA
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
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Civil Society Groups Announce Protests Against MGNREGA End
Civil society groups, including MGNREGA's founding members, announce nationwide protests against the bill to end the rural job guarantee scheme, calling it a betrayal of national consensus.
Punjab tops North India in MGNREGS fake job card removal
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Bhagalpur's Digital Farmers' Registry for Govt Scheme Benefits
Bhagalpur's agriculture department is creating a digitised farmers' registry with unique IDs and geo-mapping to simplify access to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, subsidies, and bank loans. Learn how to enroll.
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Haryana to Issue Unique Digital ID Cards to Farmers
Haryana announces a unique digital identity for farmers, similar to Aadhaar, to streamline subsidies and services. Learn how this initiative will transform agricultural support.
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.
Bhagalpur Digitises Farmers' Land for Govt Scheme Access
Bhagalpur's agriculture department initiates a digital registry for farmers, providing unique IDs and geo-mapping for easier access to PM Kisan, subsidies, and bank loans. Enrolment underway.
Rajasthan adds Rs 17,000 subsidy for rooftop solar users
Rajasthan government transfers Rs 17,000 state subsidy to rooftop solar consumers, on top of central aid. Total support now up to Rs 95,000 with 150 free monthly units. Apply via discom portals.
Odisha's MKBY Gives Priority to Widow Remarriage
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
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Uttarakhand Boosts Entrepreneurship with Rs 33.22 Crore Aid
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
Govt to Give 198 Ambulances to States for Highway Accidents
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
NITI Aayog's WEP Expands to States to Boost Women Entrepreneurs
NITI Aayog scales its Women Entrepreneurship Platform to state levels, strengthening public-private partnerships to empower 10 million women entrepreneurs and drive women-led development in India.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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