TN Parties Condemn BJP's MGNREGS Rename Plan, Protest Dec 18
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
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Drone Surveys Map 13,920 HP Villages Under SVAMITVA
SVAMITVA scheme completes drone surveys in 13,920 Himachal villages, digitizing 38 lakh property parcels. 5,419 property cards issued in Hamirpur. Read details.
Ghaziabad: Rs 307 Crore for 16 km Green Road Development
Ghaziabad's trans-Hindon areas get a major infrastructure boost. Six key road stretches in Indirapuram, Vaishali & Kaushambi to be revamped under CM Green Road Scheme for pedestrians & greenery.
BJP Accused of Erasing Gandhi's Legacy from MGNREGS
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
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.
UPA Also Debated Halting MGNREGA in Farm Season
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.
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.
New 125-Day Rural Job Law to Replace MGNREGA
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
MP Demands Ayushman Bharat Coverage Increase to Rs 7.5 Lakh
MP Dr C N Manjunath calls for raising Ayushman Bharat's annual coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. He also highlights the critical shortage of doctors in rural India. Read more.
Maharashtra MGNREGA Bill: 60-Day Farm Season Work Ban
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
VB-G Ram G Replaces MGNREGA: Key Changes Explained
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
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.
Goa Makes Coconut Worker Insurance Free from 2025-26
Goa govt approves major overhaul of Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme, making Rs 7 lakh coverage free for all coconut workers from 2025-26. Details inside.
Bihar PTM Shows Rural-Urban Gap: Sheohar 100%, Patna 20%
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
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.
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 Releases Rs 213Cr for Development Works
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced Rs 213 crore release under Rangla Punjab Scheme for constituency development. Learn how funds will transform villages and cities.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Fake MGNREGA Cards Scam Exposed in Punjab
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan orders probe into massive MGNREGA fraud involving fake job cards and contractor manipulation in Punjab. Investigation reveals widespread corruption.
Wybor to Install 75K Washing Machines for PM Vishwakarma
Wybor Consumer Care wins contract to deploy 75,000 washing machines under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, boosting rural laundry services and creating jobs. Read more about this initiative.
TN's First Village Startup Community Launched in Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu government launches first village startup community at Pillaiappampalayam under StartupTN's Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme, aiming to nurture 100 startups across 100 villages with funding and incubation support.
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.
Kullu MLA Launches Health & Community Projects in Village
Sunder Singh Thakur, MLA from Kullu, lays foundation for vital health center and community development projects in Bajeena village, boosting rural infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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