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.
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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.
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.
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.
TN may need extra Rs 4,300 cr yearly for rural jobs scheme
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
ISRO Plans 7 Major Missions by March 2026
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath unveils an ambitious roadmap of seven key missions, including Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, to be executed by March 2026, marking a new era for India's space exploration.
Prayagraj Division: 272 Health Units Win Kayakalp Award
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting Dec 2, Results Dec 3
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Maharashtra Polls Dec 2: List of Open & Closed Services
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
82% Rural Homes Get Tap Water Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Significant progress in India's rural water supply: 82% households now have tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the government's clean water initiative.
Karnataka Seeks ₹5,300 Cr Central Funds for Water Mission
Karnataka government requests ₹5,300 crore from Centre to complete Jal Jeevan Mission works, aiming to provide tap water connections to 25 lakh households by 2024.
Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela Boosts Women-Led Businesses
Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela 2025 in Sangrur empowers homemakers like Mamta Rani, whose self-help group's turnover surged from ₹20,000 to over ₹2 lakh. Discover how government schemes fuel rural entrepreneurship.
Mission: Impossible 8 Streaming on Paramount+ from Dec 4
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning begins streaming on Paramount+ from December 4. Discover the star cast, plot details and global box office success.
7 States Penalize Contractors in Jal Jeevan Mission
Seven Indian states impose Rs 129 crore penalties in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities. Gujarat leads with Rs 120 crore fine. PM Modi orders zero tolerance for violations in rural water scheme.
Rural Economy Fuels Mutual Fund Expansion in India
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
Gujarat student wins National Rural IT Quiz 2025
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Karnataka Fails to Meet Jal Jeevan Mission Deadline
Union Minister V Somanna criticizes Karnataka government for not releasing matching grants for Jal Jeevan Mission. Discover why the state missed the 100% rural tap water target despite central support.
Jharkhand's Sisal Bio-Ethanol Success at Trade Fair
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
Rural India's Q2 Growth Hits 8-Quarter Low at 2.8%
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
Gaganyaan Mission: 4 Indian Astronauts Training for 2027
ISRO prepares four Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan's 2027 mission, learning from Axiom-4 experience. Discover India's historic space journey details.
Rs 28.49 Crore Tribal Development Projects for Kinnaur
Himachal's Kinnaur district receives major development push with Rs 28.49 crore projects focusing on rural infrastructure, water supply, and tribal welfare initiatives.
Karnataka MGNREGA workers face declining work days
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
MGNREGA Study Shows 50% Employment Shortfall in Karnataka
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
New Aroma Mission Unit Inaugurated in Meghalaya Village
Meghalaya Aroma Mission launches Field Distillation Unit in Phlangwanbroi, empowering farmers with lemongrass cultivation and value-added agriculture for better livelihoods.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Lands Successfully
Blue Origin achieves historic reusable rocket landing with New Glenn, deploying NASA's Mars-bound Escapade mission. A major milestone in India's growing space technology interest.
Isro Plans Venus, Mars Missions After Moon Landing
After Chandrayaan-3's success, Isro chairman reveals plans for Venus and Mars landers. Gaganyaan mission is 90% complete, with new tests successful. Discover India's ambitious space roadmap.
India's Rural Foundation: Forgotten Majority's Struggle
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
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