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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- MGNREGA 'chronically underfunded' for last 11 years to 'throttle' scheme: CongressThe Congress party criticizes the Modi government for allegedly underfunding MGNREGA, hindering its demand-driven nature. Jairam Ramesh hig...05 Sep, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
- Congress highlights recommendations of Parliament panel calling for MGNREGS wage revisionThe Congress has highlighted the recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development. Key suggestions include re...13 Mar, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
- Budget must increase MGNREGA wages: CongressThe Congress has demanded the Union Budget increase MGNREGA wages to Rs 400 per day and to abandon mandatory Aadhar-based payments. They al...27 Jan, 2025, 12.54 PM IST
- Wages under MGNREGA inadequate, says parliamentary panelThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, in a report tabled in Lok Sabha, pointed out the high range o...08 Feb, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
- PM Modi govt owes MGNREGA wages to 18 states, UTs: CongressCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government still owes Rs 6,366 crore in MGNREGA wages to 18 states...23 Aug, 2023, 10.30 AM IST
- New MGNREGA wages leave states in a quandaryThe revised MGNREGA wages have left various state governments in a quandary as they apprehend the new rates would not be able to attract la...04 Apr, 2016, 03.06 AM IST
- Panel says MGNREGA wages shouldn't be less than minimum wage in statesCurrently, wages under MNREGA are linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the annual revision is based on the CPI-AL (agriculture labo...21 Jul, 2014, 10.08 PM IST
- Govt seeks to create separate index for MGNREGA wagesA 10-member committee to develop a mechanism to evolve a framework to create a separate index for updation of MGNREGA wages.12 Aug, 2010, 06.26 AM IST
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