In a U-turn, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan releases first instalment of over Rs 10,000 cr under PMAY-G for 12 StatesUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released over ₹10,000 crore for rural housing to support the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin for 12 ...
28 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
'Another lazy headline-grabbing exercise': Congress on VB-G RAM G Act notification dateA new rural employment law, the VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. The government states it offers 125 days of guaranteed wage...
11 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocationIndia is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of ...
11 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Saffron wave deepens erosion of secular normsThe Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, solidifying its influence across eastern India. This win stre...
04 May, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Kisan Credit Card alone is insufficient for modern, high-value agriculture: Shivraj Singh ChouhanShivraj Singh Chouhan stressed the need for technology, stronger rural banking, and integrated farming to boost smallholder incomes.
21 Apr, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Workforce living under immense pressure due to govt's failed policies: Congress on Noida protestCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said what unfolded on the streets was the "final cry" of this nation's workers and said the burden of US tarif...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Will take up issue of MGNREGA repeal strongly during Parliament's Budget session: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge claims the government's move to repeal MGNREGA is an attempt to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name from pub...
22 Jan, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Congress to hold dialogue on MGNREGA issue; workers from across country to participateThe Congress is organizing a national conference on Thursday to protest the alleged dismantling of MGNREGA, claiming people's rights are be...
21 Jan, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Mgnrega issues in Bengal & Punjab: Won't allow misappropriation, says govt in Lok SabhaThe government has assured that states will not be allowed to misappropriate or rebrand the MGNREGA. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minist...
11 Mar, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Trinamool Congress intensifies protest over MNREGA dues in Assembly premisesTrinamool MLAs and ministers held a sit-in-protest in front of the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Assembly premises from Tuesday after th...
28 Nov, 2023, 07.15 PM IST
TMC withdraws sit-in outside Raj Bhavan on MGNREGA dues after Guv's assuranceThe TMC national general secretary also said the governor has promised the party delegation that he would discuss the matter with the Centr...
09 Oct, 2023, 07.41 PM IST
Trinamool representatives to meet West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose in DarjeelingEarlier in the day, West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose and Trinamool Congress got engaged in a tussle over MGNREGA issue, with Bose claimi...
06 Oct, 2023, 11.29 PM IST