Centre releases draft norms for Viksit Bharat-G RAM GNew draft rules are out for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). This new scheme replaces MGNREGA and wi...
23 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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
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
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
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
Giriraj Singh challenges Rahul Gandhi to a debate on MGNREGA, dismisses his 'wild allegations'On Friday, Congress leader Gandhi slammed the BJP-led government for reducing the MGNREGA budget and alleged that the scheme, which was the...
18 Feb, 2023, 08.08 PM IST
Generation of work under NREGS dips in AugustPersonday work generated under the scheme was also 41.9% lower at 16.15 crore as against 27.82 crore in August 2021. The trend is in line w...
17 Sep, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
Standing committee proposes a complete revamp of MGNREGA scheme“The committee strongly recommends the department of rural development to undertake a holistic review of the scheme MGNREGA in such a way w...
08 Feb, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
Budget 2015: MGNREGA gets more funds from Narendra Modi governmentReplying to a debate on President's Address in Lok Sabha, Modi had yesterday taken a dig at the opposition over rumours that MGNREGA scheme...
28 Feb, 2015, 08.47 PM IST
Most farmers aware of MGNREGA scheme, but not MSP: StudyMost farmers in India are aware of MGNREGA scheme but not about the minimum support price for crops fixed by the Centre to avoid distress s...
11 Mar, 2014, 09.16 PM IST
- Farm wages have risen due to MGNREGA: Harish Rawat
Farm wages have increased in recent years due to the rising demand for labour in rural areas under the MGNREGA scheme, the government said ...
22 May, 2012, 07.04 PM IST
- MGNREGA scheme: 61 cases of under-payment of wages
Government said a large number of complaints relating to implementation of its flagship MGNREGA scheme, including 61 cases related to under...
08 Dec, 2011, 04.10 PM IST