VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: A Threat to MGNREGA's Legacy
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.
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.
Sharad Pawar in UPA-II sought a halt to NREGA works during peak farming, while Jairam Ramesh opposed. The NDA's current proposals echo past internal debates. Explore the full history.
India's unemployment rate for those aged 15+ fell to an 8-month low of 4.7% in Nov. Rural joblessness hit a record low of 3.9%. Read the full PLFS data analysis here.
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.
India's job market shows strength as the unemployment rate falls to a new low of 4.7% in November 2025, with gains in rural employment and female participation. Explore the key insights from the latest PLFS data.
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
The Bihar government, led by CM Nitish Kumar, announces a bold plan to provide employment to 1 crore youth by 2030. Three new departments have been created to achieve this massive target. Read more.
A Delhi govt report shows women are excelling in higher education and teaching roles, yet their workforce participation remains critically low at 14.2%. Explore the data and the structural barriers behind this paradox.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
The Labour Ministry confirms the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) fund has an actuarial deficit, dashing hopes for a pension increase from Rs 1,000. Read the full details here.
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.
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Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty demands immediate withdrawal of 4 labour codes, warning they weaken workers' rights and social justice. Read the full story.
CII Northern Region praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
India implements four landmark labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws. Learn how this affects wages, social security, working conditions and industrial relations for millions of workers.
Kerala government announces it will not implement Central Labour Codes, maintaining state's pro-worker stance. Minister Sivankutty confirms state's position at Union Labour Ministry meeting.
India's new labour codes spark nationwide strikes, but could they pave way for innovative worker-industry partnerships? Explore the potential for win-win solutions in industrial relations.
India's new labour codes face hurdles in boosting factory hiring. Bureaucracy and retrenchment rules limit impact. Explore the analysis of these industrial relations reforms.
India's new labour codes face scrutiny as workers express concerns over pro-employer provisions. Consensus needed for balanced reform that protects both businesses and employees.
India's unincorporated sector maintained 12.9 crore jobs in July-Sept quarter with rising digital adoption and urban workforce growth. Discover key employment trends.
India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector employment grew to 12.86 crore in July-September quarter, showing resilience amid global economic challenges. Digital adoption accelerates with 39% internet usage.
India's four new labour codes aim for FY27 implementation. Key states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are finalizing rules, promising simplified compliance and wider worker benefits. Read more.
India's four labour codes create new employment ecosystem. V. Anantha Nageswaran explains how reforms must benefit young workforce shaping economic future. Read analysis.
Ludhiana labour unions protest against new labour codes, calling them anti-worker and pro-corporate. They argue the codes weaken job security and union rights.
India's new labour codes promise social protection and compliance ease, but face skilling and investment hurdles. Expert analysis on what this means for workers and businesses.
India's four new labour codes promise enhanced worker protection, simplified compliance, and universal social security. Discover how these reforms will reshape employment.
India's newly notified labour codes could transform the workforce and boost economic growth, but implementation challenges and infrastructure readiness remain crucial for success.