Residents of eight villages in Shimla and Solan districts oppose the acquisition of 1,944 bighas for the Jathia Devi satellite township. They submitted formal objections, citing loss of homes and livelihood. SDM assures due process will be followed.
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Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
The Central Government has disbursed over Rs 723 crore to rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission. This crucial funding aims to boost grassroots development and essential services.
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.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
Punjab's labour unions stage village protests, burning govt letters, opposing VB-G-RAM-G scheme. SKM announces state-wide agitation from Dec 28. Details inside.
The Congress party directs its workers to challenge the government's 'misinformation' on the new VB-G Ram G Act in village meetings, arguing it dismantles the demand-driven MGNREGA. Read more.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
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.
Maharashtra govt forms SIT to investigate cyber fraud after 27,397 fake births registered in a village of 1,500. Get the latest updates on this shocking scandal.
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
Jharkhand cabinet approves PESA rules, hailed as historic for tribal self-governance. Tribal groups march in Ranchi to thank CM Hemant Soren. Read the full story.
Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu warns freebies disempower people, stresses on quality education & healthcare. He recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dignified politics. Read more.
The Hemant Soren cabinet approved the Jharkhand PESA Rules 2025, granting gram sabhas in scheduled areas powers over mining, land, and resources. A landmark step for tribal self-governance.
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on Dec 26 to promote VB-G Ram G, the revamped MGNREGA, ahead of its special assembly session to oppose the scheme. Details inside.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 1,216 PMGSY roads in Merta, marking 25 years of the rural connectivity scheme that has transformed over 15,983 villages in Rajasthan. Read more about this milestone.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy reviewed panchayat poll results, urged Congress to aim for a clean sweep in ZPTC/MPTC elections. He stressed countering BRS claims on water issues. Read more.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticizes the new VB-G RAM G scheme, arguing it centralizes MGNREGA and weakens gram panchayats. Read his full analysis of the policy's impact.
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.
Maharashtra sees a massive surge in MGNREGA participation. Rural households in jobs cross 30 lakh, with central funds hitting ₹6,019 crore. Discover the scheme's new GRAM G avatar and its impact.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Pune district gears up for vote counting of 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats on Sunday. 914 staff deployed with tight security. Get the latest updates here.
Crucial updates for UPSC aspirants: India-Oman CEPA signed, Allahabad HC on live-in relationships, GRAM G Bill passes Parliament, and India-Russia logistics pact. Analysis and relevance for Prelims & Mains.
Women entrepreneurs in semi-urban India are using gold loans to overcome credit barriers. Discover how this practical financing solution is driving business growth and financial independence.
Several gram panchayats in Telangana see zero nominations for sarpanch and ward member posts due to flawed reservation quotas, leading to stalled local democracy. Read about the impact and official concerns.
Tension in Paidipalli village after disputed panchayat results lead to stone-pelting, police lathicharge & firing. 8 injured, cases filed. Read the full report.