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Kerala Sthree Suraksha Scheme: Apply for ₹1000 Pension Now
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
MGNREGA Rebranded, Opposition Cries Foul
The Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new rural job scheme is seen as a rebranding tactic to counter Opposition attacks. Congress alleges a pattern of renaming past schemes.
Maharashtra MGNREGA: Workers Double, Funds Up 4 Times
Maharashtra sees a massive surge in MGNREGA participation. Rural households in jobs cross 30 lakh, with central funds hitting ₹6,019 crore. Discover the scheme's new GRAM G avatar and its impact.
Congress, Left Protest MGNREGA Repeal; CWC to Decide Action
Congress and Left parties escalate protests against the Modi government's move to repeal MGNREGA. Nationwide demonstrations held, with CWC meeting set for Dec 27. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh Notifies Trader Welfare Scheme Statewide
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Kerala Women's Safety Scheme: Apply from Dec 22
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
Chidambaram: Removing Gandhi from MGNREGA is 'second killing'
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticizes the Centre for renaming MGNREGA, calling it a 'second killing of Mahatma' and a move that deprives rural poor of guaranteed employment. Read the full story.
Chidambaram Slams Removal of Gandhi's Name from MGNREGA
Congress leader P Chidambaram condemns Centre's renaming of MGNREGA, calling it a 'second killing' of Mahatma Gandhi and a blow to rural employment guarantee. Read the full story.
Chidambaram: Removing Gandhi from MGNREGA a 'Second Killing'
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses the Centre of 'second killing' of Mahatma Gandhi by renaming MGNREGA. He warns the move deprives rural poor of guaranteed jobs. Read more.
Punjab Congress protests MGNREGA amendments in Kharar
Punjab Congress leaders led a major protest in Kharar against Centre's MGNREGA changes, warning of intensified agitation. Read about their demands and allegations.
Chidambaram: Replacing MGNREGA is 'Second Killing of Gandhi'
Congress leader P Chidambaram sharply criticizes the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a fraud that dismantles a legal employment guarantee. Read his full critique.
Chidambaram Slams BJP's MGNREGA Repeal, Gandhi Name Erasure
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing MGNREGA. He details how the new Bill dismantles the rural job guarantee's core principles. Read the full analysis.
Bengal renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree
West Bengal's TMC government renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree in response to Centre's VB-G RAM G Bill, which removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment guarantee scheme. Read the full story.
Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over MGNREGA Bill
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers by replacing MGNREGA with a new scheme. She claims the law was bulldozed without consultation.
MGNREGA Funding Crisis Cartoon Sparks Debate
A powerful political cartoon critiques the MGNREGA funding crisis, highlighting rural distress and delayed wages. Explore the implications for India's rural employment guarantee scheme.
Punjab to hold special session on MGNREGA changes, Agniveer
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a special Vidhan Sabha session in January 2025 to challenge the Centre's revised MGNREGA rules and the Agniveer scheme, citing financial burden and injustice to the poor.
Bajwa: MGNREGA Replacement an Attack on Right to Work
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticises the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, calling it an ideological assault on rural employment. Read more.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr Burden in Viksit Bharat Scheme Shift
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
MLA's MGNREGA Funds: 'Mistake' or Conspiracy?
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
B Ramanath Rai: Renaming MGNREGA insults Mahatma Gandhi
KPCC vice-president B Ramanath Rai condemns renaming MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar. He calls it an insult to Gandhi and a plot to weaken the rural jobs scheme. Read the full story.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams VB-G RAM G Law as Harmful for Poor
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
Viksit Bharat Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days Work
Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. New law guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment annually amid Opposition protests over Gandhi's name removal. Details inside.
Punjab Special Session on MGNREGA Replacement
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.
Opposition protests overnight against new rural employment law
Opposition parties held a 12-hour dharna in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA. Read about the heated debate and accusations of bulldozing legislation.
Mamata renames Karmashree after Gandhi, hits out at PM
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces renaming of state's Karmashree scheme after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre for removing Gandhi's name from MGNREGA. She vows to continue providing jobs despite fund blocks.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
VB-G Ram G Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA After Rajya Sabha Nod
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
VB-G RAM G Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA Amid Protests
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends changes, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Maharashtra: Rs 2.5 Lakh Aid for Disabled, Inter-Caste Marriages
Maharashtra government announces Rs 2.5 lakh financial aid for marriages where one partner is disabled. Support also extended for inter-caste marriages. Learn about the new scheme's details and eligibility.
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