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.
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.
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Dalit activists protest at Amritsar DC office demanding MGNREGA wage payments and job cards. Officials assure action. Read the full report on the ongoing dharna.
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.
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The Congress party announces a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, protesting against the Modi government's alleged weakening of the rural jobs scheme. Learn about their demands.
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.
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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.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
Karnataka's economic growth is overshadowed by stark regional inequalities. An urgent policy overhaul is needed to ensure balanced development across the state. Read the full analysis.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
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Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of destroying 20 years of MGNREGA progress in a single day during a village demolition in Delhi. He links the incident to the new criminal laws.
The Punjab government will hold a special assembly session to discuss replacing MGNREGA with the 'Vibrant Bharat - Gramin Rozgar' scheme. Get the latest details on the debate.
Rahul Gandhi launches a fierce attack, accusing the government of dismantling MGNREGA's core principles. Read his full critique and the implications for rural workers.
Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill in a dramatic midnight session, replacing MGNREGA. Opposition MPs staged an overnight protest, calling it a 'murder of democracy'. Read the full story.
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