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Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST- Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- 65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 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
- India’s urban unemployment rate eases to 6.6% in Jan-March quarter, rural joblessness rises to 4.3%India's urban joblessness saw a slight dip to 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Rural unemployment, however, increased to 4.3 perce...11 May, 2026, 05.57 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
- Congress slams Narendra Modi govt as ' anti-worker', calls for review of new Labour codeThe Congress has slammed the Modi government, labeling it 'anti-worker' and demanding a review of new labor codes. Citing rising unemployme...01 May, 2026, 03.19 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
- BJP axed 'right to work' under MGNREGA but no trace of VB-G RAM G Act implementation: KhargeCongress criticizes the Modi government for allegedly stopping MGNREGA work. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge stated the government has a...30 Mar, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Modi govt meting out injustice to labourers by weakening MGNREGA: Priyanka GandhiCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses the Modi government of weakening MGNREGA and not paying dues to Madhya Pradesh workers. The r...07 Feb, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
- Under NREGA, workers to get Rs 250 daily allowance for skill trainingMinistry to train labourers to upgrade their skill sets & equip them with better employment opportunities; govt move to make good the loss ...02 Sep, 2019, 06.59 AM IST
- There is a need to change labour laws: Textiles MinisterMoreover, the draft new National Textiles Policy has also pointed out the need for immediate labour law reforms to draw investments and com...05 Sep, 2014, 05.33 PM IST
- Agri labour cost rose 20%/yr in last 3 years: Sharad PawarLabour cost in the agriculture sector has increased by 20 per cent per annum in the last three years due to shortage of workforce, the gove...13 Aug, 2013, 10.12 PM IST
- Temporary labour shortage reported due to MGNREGA: GovernmentTemporary shortage of labour has been reported during the peak agriculture season because of the employment guarantee scheme under MGNREGA.03 May, 2013, 04.07 PM IST
- Maharashtra government to pay MGNREGA wages through banks, tells labourers to open accountsPresently, wages are paid to labourers through post offices which have a wider reach in the state compared to banks.13 Sep, 2012, 10.53 PM IST
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