Centre notifies draft rules for VB-GRAM G Act, 2025; invites public consultation ahead of July 1 rolloutThe Centre has released draft rules for the VB-GRAM G Act, 2025. Public consultation is now open for feedback. This is a crucial step befor...
23 May, 2026, 10.26 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
Six yrs later, migrant workers still trapped in a cycle of exploitationMigrant workers are again facing hardship. Protests erupt over low wages and poor conditions. Government policies lag behind rising costs. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Opposition settles for 'dignified' protest, rejects boycott optionOpposition leaders opted for a "dignified and brief" protest during the President's address instead of a boycott, fearing political repercu...
28 Jan, 2026, 11.57 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
Congress spreading 'lies' about VB-G RAM G: Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are spreading false information about...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Congress launches 45-day nationwide MGNREGA Bachao SangramThe Congress has initiated a 45-day nationwide campaign called MGNREGA Bachao Sangram. This movement aims to protest the repeal of the MGNR...
10 Jan, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Congress to Launch ‘Save MGNREGA’ Movement in Assam from January 10The Congress is launching a 'Save MGNREGA Movement' in Assam on Saturday, protesting the new VB-G RAM G Act that replaces the rural employm...
09 Jan, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Congress to hold mega rally in Ranchi against VB-G RAM G on January 5Addressing a press conference, state Congress president Keshav Mahato Kamlesh said party workers will assemble at the Bapu Vatika in Moraba...
03 Jan, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Congress to launch ‘MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’ across the country from January 5: Mallikarjun Kharge after CWC meetingThe Indian National Congress will launch the 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' on January 5, 2026. This nationwide campaign protests the Centre's mo...
27 Dec, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
Govt attacking cause of poor by undoing MGNREGA, says Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi accused the Modi government of weakening the MGNREGA, alleging it's being replaced by the 'G RAM G Act'. She stated the Congre...
20 Dec, 2025, 10.54 PM IST
TMC MPs sit on overnight dharna against G RAM G BillTrinamool Congress MPs staged an overnight protest in Parliament. They opposed the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill. This new legislation rep...
19 Dec, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Parliament clears VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA amid Opposition protestsParliament has passed the VB-G RAM G Bill. This new law replaces the MGNREGA. It offers 125 days of guaranteed rural wage employment per ho...
19 Dec, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
'RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,' says Priyanka Gandhi, calls Modi govt obsessive over renamingCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government’s bill to replace MGNREGA, saying it would weaken the Act’s guarantee of 10...
16 Dec, 2025, 06.36 PM IST