Congress to Counter MGNREGA Changes, Sonia Gandhi Leads Charge
Sonia Gandhi pledges to counter the new rural jobs law, VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it an attack on the poor. Congress sees this as a key issue to unite opposition against BJP. Read more.
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Bengal renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree
West Bengal's TMC government renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree in response to Centre's VB-G RAM G Bill, which removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment guarantee scheme. Read the full story.
CAG finds major gaps in PMKVY scheme; key for UPSC
CAG report reveals irregularities in PMKVY, including fake beneficiary photos. Also, insights on MGNREGA overhaul, nuclear sector reforms, RTI Act concerns & rupee depreciation for UPSC aspirants.
Sonia Gandhi Accuses Modi Govt of Bulldozing MGNREGA
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the Modi government of dismantling MGNREGA and vows to fight a 'new black law' on central funds. Full details on the political clash.
Sonia Gandhi: Modi Govt 'Bulldozed' MGNREGA, We Will Fight
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the Modi government of undermining MGNREGA, calling it a 'black law' that is far removed from ground realities. Read her full statement and analysis.
Sonia Gandhi: MGNREGA Changes Attack Farmers' Interests
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticizes the union government's move to centralize MGNREGA, calling it 'far removed from ground realities' and harmful to crores of farmers. Read the full story.
Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over MGNREGA Bill
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers by replacing MGNREGA with a new scheme. She claims the law was bulldozed without consultation.
Sonia Gandhi: Modi Govt Running Bulldozer Over MGNREGA
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses PM Modi of attacking poor farmers and workers by replacing MGNREGA with the new VB-G RAM G Bill. Get the full details on the parliamentary clash.
MGNREGA Funding Crisis Cartoon Sparks Debate
A powerful political cartoon critiques the MGNREGA funding crisis, highlighting rural distress and delayed wages. Explore the implications for India's rural employment guarantee scheme.
India's foreign tourist arrivals fall 12%, miss pre-Covid target
India's foreign tourist arrivals dropped 12% in nine months, expected to hit only 8.8M in 2024, far below 2019's 10.9M. High costs, safety concerns, and policy gaps hinder recovery as SE Asia surges. Read the full analysis.
Andhra Pradesh's MGNREGA Model Shaped National Scheme
Discover how united Andhra Pradesh's detailed manual became the operational backbone for MGNREGA across India, a story of state innovation shaping national policy. Read the full history.
Punjab to hold special session on MGNREGA changes, Agniveer
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.
Bajwa: MGNREGA Replacement an Attack on Right to Work
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticises the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, calling it an ideological assault on rural employment. Read more.
Unions Protest Against Viksit Bharat Bill in Bathinda
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
Telangana's ₹1,500 Cr Burden in Viksit Bharat Scheme Shift
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.
Rahul Gandhi Pledges Fight to Save MGNREGA
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warns BJP will target forest rights & food security acts after MGNREGA. He vows nationwide agitation to force govt withdrawal. Read more.
MLA's MGNREGA Funds: 'Mistake' or Conspiracy?
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.
B Ramanath Rai: Renaming MGNREGA insults Mahatma Gandhi
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.
Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, flags risks in VB-G RAM G Bill
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns PM Modi that the VB-G RAM G Bill threatens financial autonomy and decentralisation. He defends MGNREGA as a crucial rural crisis measure. Read the full analysis.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams VB-G RAM G Law as Harmful for Poor
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
Punjab CM Mann in Satauj: Unity, Jobs & Global Teacher Training
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
Viksit Bharat Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Guarantees 125 Days Work
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.
Rahul Gandhi: Modi Govt Destroyed MGNREGA in a Day
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of demolishing two decades of MGNREGA progress through a new bill. Get the full political debate details here.
Rahul Gandhi Attacks Modi Over Village Demolition
Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of destroying 20 years of MGNREGA progress in a single day during a village demolition in Delhi. He links the incident to the new criminal laws.
Punjab Special Session on MGNREGA Replacement
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.
Rahul Gandhi: Modi Govt Demolished 20 Years of MGNREGA
Rahul Gandhi launches a fierce attack, accusing the government of dismantling MGNREGA's core principles. Read his full critique and the implications for rural workers.
VB-G RAM G Bill Passed in Midnight Session, Sparks Protests
Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill in a dramatic midnight session, replacing MGNREGA. Opposition MPs staged an overnight protest, calling it a 'murder of democracy'. Read the full story.
MGNREGA shrinks while free food grain scheme grows
Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.
VB-G RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Passed Post-Midnight
The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme, was passed by Parliament after midnight amid strong opposition protests. Read the full details.
Opposition protests overnight against new rural employment law
Opposition parties held a 12-hour dharna in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA. Read about the heated debate and accusations of bulldozing legislation.
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