MGNREGA workers in Ludhiana protest Central government's proposed amendments, fearing dilution of employment guarantee, reduced wages, and state funding crisis. Nationwide agitation planned for February.
Congress leader Arathi Krishna kicks off Punjab leg of nationwide 'Save MGNREGA' campaign in Amritsar, warning against new VB-GRAM G scheme. Read about the political battle for rural jobs.
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
Bihar Congress launches a 45-day mass campaign to protest the replacement of MGNREGA, vowing to reach all 8,064 panchayats. The drive concludes with rallies on Feb 25.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a 'Save MGNREGA' campaign starting January 26. The agitation will continue until the rural jobs scheme is restored. Read more.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a special legislature session to pass a resolution demanding the re-implementation of MGNREGA, following a Congress meeting on the 'Save MGNREGA' movement.
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren opposes Centre's VB-G-Ram-G, calling it an attack on MGNREGA. State ministers warn of a Rs 5,640 crore annual burden and threat to rural poor. Read the full story.
Noted economist Jean Drèze demands the rollback of the new VB-G-Ram-G Act, warning it will centralize power, reduce rural jobs, and harm states like Jharkhand. Activists plan protests.
Activists warn VB-G RAM G Act weakens job guarantee, may spur distress migration. Congress holds 'Save MGNREGA' protest, BJP claims new law boosts days, curbs graft. Key details inside.
Dalit activists protest at Amritsar DC office demanding MGNREGA wage payments and job cards. Officials assure action. Read the full report on the ongoing dharna.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra commended the Jharkhand Armed Police-1 battalion for its crucial role in fighting extremism. She also addressed accommodation issues and inaugurated the Anand Mela fair.
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
The Indian National Congress has formed a coordination committee led by Ajay Maken to oversee the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' agitation, starting with district press conferences on January 10. Read more about the planned protests.
The Congress party announces a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, protesting against the Modi government's alleged weakening of the rural jobs scheme. Learn about their demands.
The Indian National Congress announces a major 'Save MGNREGA' protest starting January 10, 2026, in three phases to protect the rural jobs scheme. Get the full details.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
BJP Jharkhand launches a 3-day awareness drive for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, countering Congress protests. Details on the political clash over the MGNREGA replacement.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
Jharkhand Congress announces statewide agitation against the replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act, starting January 5. Party celebrated its 140th foundation day.
As Jharkhand bids farewell to 2025, we recap its landmark year: PESA Rules approval, national awards in arts & sports, infrastructural boosts, and global recognitions that made the state proud. Discover the 25 key milestones.
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
Punjab Congress leaders led a major protest in Kharar against Centre's MGNREGA changes, warning of intensified agitation. Read about their demands and allegations.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
Kerala's Local Self-Govt Minister M B Rajesh alleges the Centre's MGNREGA amendments dismantle the job guarantee scheme, shifting a 40% cost burden to states. Kerala could lose Rs 1,600 crore annually. Read more.
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.