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.
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.
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
Proposed changes to MGNREGS, now Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, could cost Telangana ₹1000-1500 crore yearly. State studies implications as Centre shifts to 60:40 cost-sharing. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill, replacing MGNREGA, amid opposition protests. The new law guarantees 125 days of rural employment. Read the full debate and implications.
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlights Andhra's funding challenge for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, citing post-bifurcation deficit. He offers 5 key reforms.
Mizoram Congress strongly opposes BJP's proposal to rename MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G', alleging it erases Gandhi's legacy and shifts burden to states. Read the full story.
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.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
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.
Winter Session sees uproar as Opposition targets MGNREGA overhaul & Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill. Priyanka Gandhi calls it an 'illusion', while ministers defend reforms. Key bills on FDI in insurance & colonial law repeal also tabled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CM Yogi Adityanath outlined PM Modi's five pledges as India's eternal guide to becoming a developed nation by 2047. He stressed unity, heritage pride, and economic revival at a Lucknow event.
Assam's Lok Bhavan marked Asom Divas with a major health camp, screening 203 patients for TB. Governor Acharya leads the initiative, aligning with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the FDDI convocation in New Delhi, highlighting India's footwear export potential and urging graduates to contribute to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
EPFO Lucknow achieves record settlement of 4 lakh claims. New amnesty scheme offers employers a final chance for EPF enrolment with waived employee dues. Details inside.
Varanasi's Kashi MP Employment Mahakumbh 2025 on Dec 9-10 will host 300+ companies offering over 20,000 jobs. Register free on Rozgar Sangam portal for this mega Purvanchal opportunity.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses Bharat Scouts at Lucknow Jamboree, emphasizing youth's role in nation-building and environmental protection for developed India vision.
Uttar Pradesh government receives overwhelming 98 lakh public suggestions for Viksit UP 2047 Vision Document. State targets $1 trillion economy by 2030 through 12 priority sectors.