BJP alleges Punjab govt sabotaging rural job scheme
BJP accuses Punjab's AAP govt of forcing workers to oppose new job law. Claims of corruption and federal threat escalate political row. Read the full details.
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India's MGNREGA to be reworked as Viksit Bharat Guarantee
India plans a major reset of its rural jobs scheme, proposing Viksit Bharat Guarantee with 125 work days, new funding, and focus on asset creation. Experts warn of risks.
₹25,000 Crore Risk Guarantee Fund Planned for Infra in Budget
The Union Budget for FY26 may introduce a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund to ease bank lending, revive private investment, and tackle project delays in India's crucial infrastructure sector. Read more.
Hooda Demands Original MGNREGA, Slams New Funding Pattern
Bhupinder Singh Hooda argues the new law replacing MGNREGA undermines the right to work and federalism. He demands its withdrawal, citing funding politicisation and harm to states.
Ministers Get VB-G RAM G Report To Counter Congress Protest
The Rural Development Ministry has sent a detailed report on the new VB-G RAM G scheme to all central ministers to counter opposition criticism. Learn about the key features and government's defense.
The Forgotten History of India's Job Guarantee Schemes
Explore the deep roots of India's job guarantee schemes, from 1780s famine relief to the MGNREGS. Discover the story of Vitthal Sakharam Page and the Maharashtra EGS.
Punjab Protests Against MGNREGA Scrapping, New Rozgar Scheme
Massive protests across Punjab villages oppose the central government's move to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G scheme. Labour leaders demand gram sabhas reject the new law.
Congress to Challenge AAP on MGNREGA Record in Punjab
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring pledges to take the fight for MGNREGA restoration to every corner of the state, accusing the AAP government of hiding its failures behind BJP's 'dictatorship'. Read more.
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu Protests Against MGNREGA Renaming to VB-G RAM G
DMK, Congress, CPM, CPI, VCK, and MDMK members protested across Tamil Nadu, condemning the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, calling it an attack on Gandhi's legacy and rural welfare. Read more.
MGNREGA Averages 48 Work Days, Far Below 125-Day Promise
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Political Rivalry Over Job Guarantee Schemes
BJP and Congress clash over job guarantee schemes like MGNREGA and NYAY, creating confusion for voters. Explore the political promises and their impact on India's employment landscape. Read more.
SAD's Badal: Withdraw VB-G RAM G Act, Restore MGNREGA
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demands Centre withdraw VB-G RAM G Act, says it burdens states financially and hurts the poor. He seeks restoration of MGNREGA.
Congress Slams Modi Govt Over MNREGA Name & Structure Change
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
Telangana Moves to Protect MGNREGS, Slams Centre
Telangana Minister D Anasuya announces statewide initiative to safeguard MGNREGS, accuses BJP-led Centre of weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Rallies planned for late December.
BJP Rebuts Sonia Gandhi on MGNREGA Changes
BJP counters Sonia Gandhi's criticism of MGNREGA reforms, calling it 'repair & renewal'. Amit Malviya says the new law strengthens job guarantee to 125 days. Read the full political debate.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
VB-GRAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days of Work
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA. The new law increases guaranteed employment to 125 days and changes funding patterns. Explore the key differences.
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.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days Work
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.
Congress Cadres Protest Against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill
Nearly 150 Congress workers in Madurai protest the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace MGNREGA. Leaders allege it dilutes Gandhi's legacy and burdens states.
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.
New 125-Day Rural Job Guarantee Bill Replaces MGNREGA
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
MGNREGA Replaced: Protests Erupt, Govt Defends New Law
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the new Viksit Bharat-G Ram G law replacing MGNREGA, as Congress and Left parties launch nationwide protests. Get the full story on the political clash over rural employment.
Govt defends new rural job law, guarantees 125 work days
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, saying it strengthens rural job guarantees to 125 days with a ₹1.51 lakh crore fund. Read more.
Congress Slams Govt for Bypassing Parliament on MGNREGA
Congress accuses the Modi government of reversing two decades of progress by repealing MGNREGA without parliamentary debate. Jairam Ramesh leads the charge, calling it a 'black day' for democracy.
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.
Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over MGNREGA Repeal
Sonia Gandhi pledges to fight the repeal of MGNREGA, calling it a 'black law'. She accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers. Read more on the escalating political battle.
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