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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
- Additional Rs 40,000 crore allocated to MGNREGS under fifth tranche of Covid stimulusThis will help generating 300 crore of persondays in the current fiscal to help rural poor and migrant workers, finance minister Nirmala Si...17 May, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
- 6.5 lakh new workers push up NREGA demand, cut farm wages in UPAccording to the state’s rural development department data accessed by ET, on April 21, when economic activity was allowed to resume in sel...05 May, 2020, 11.40 PM IST
- ETILC members hold out hope amid slowdownThere is also uncertainty caused by poor capital formation. The banks are flush with funds but are risk averse. Credit growth has fallen to...25 Nov, 2019, 07.45 AM IST
- NREGA audit team first flagged ‘cut money’ issue few months backSocial audit into PMAY-G Scheme ordered, under which 8.1m beneficiaries will be surveyed.04 Jul, 2019, 11.47 PM IST
- Ashok Gehlot reverses key Raje government decisionsIn 2013, Raje — in the first cabinet meeting — had announced a review of decisions taken by the outgoing Gehlot government during its last ...31 Dec, 2018, 08.13 AM IST
- Government to file review petition against NGT ban on more than 10-year old diesel vehiclesThese decisions were taken at a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.02 Oct, 2018, 08.25 PM IST
- BJP promises populist schemes to woo allSchemes with promises of free smartphones for women & midday meals for rural workers rolled out.20 Aug, 2018, 08.21 AM IST
- MGNREGA funds misused in Nagaland, says CongressAlleging that MGNREGA funds were being misused in Nagaland, state Congress president K Therie asked the party workers to educate villagers.02 Feb, 2016, 06.37 PM IST
- Right to Food Campaign gives a call for a dharna on August 7 for amendments in the Food Security OrdinanceThe Right to Food Campaign gives a call for a dharna at Jantar Mantar on August 7 to press for amendments in the Food Security Ordinance.05 Aug, 2013, 02.50 PM IST
- India will be back to 8 per cent growth soon: Sam PitrodaSam Pitroda, adviser to PM on Public Information Infrastructure, expressed confidence that the country will regain the growth of 8% soon15 Jun, 2013, 08.09 PM IST
- Expanded National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to arrest fall in appealAn expert group has recommended adding 30 agricultural and allied works under the Centre's flagship rural job guarantee scheme.23 Feb, 2012, 09.00 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu to oppose 'one-size-fits-all' approach to welfare schemesIn a development that could bring together non-Congress state government on an anti-Centre platform, Tamil Nadu said it will oppose the 'on...31 Jan, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Over half of India's workforce self-employed: NSSOWomen workers, both in rural and urban areas, continue to receive less remuneration than their male counterparts, says survey.07 Jul, 2011, 11.42 AM IST
- In repeat of FY11, plan panel seeks 18% hike in budgetary support, FM offers 12%The finance ministry has offered only a 12% increase in the budgetary support to the central plan for the coming fiscal against the Plannin...27 Jan, 2011, 05.06 AM IST
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