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VB-G RAM G: A potential rural income hike comes with a burden

India's new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, promises more work and higher wages, aiming to boost rural incomes. However, a significant shift in funding responsibility to states raises concerns. Many states could face a four to five-fold increase in their financial contribution, potentially forcing difficult budgetary trade-offs and impacting…

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HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wages

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh Singh stated the changes, shifting financial burden to states and reducing guaranteed workdays, will cost Himachal Pradesh ₹164.63 crore annually and potentially ₹800-1,000 crore if actual demand exceeds allocations.…

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Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G

Announcing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of MGNREGA. This exciting development is designed to secure uninterrupted job opportunities and growth in rural areas. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed that funding levels will remain…

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Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefed

Get 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, this initiative features cutting-edge smart job cards with face recognition tech to ensure utmost reliability.

The Economic Times

'Another lazy headline-grabbing exercise': Congress on VB-G RAM G Act notification date

A 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 employment and aims for rural transformation. The Congress party criticizes the move, calling it an exercise in centralisation. They allege it weakens rural labour's…

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The Guardian view on India’s employment guarantee: scrapping a right to work risks a rural revolt

Editorial: A globally unique programme allowed the poor to demand – and get – jobs, empowering rural women. Narendra Modi courts trouble by hollowing it out

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MGNREGA vs VB G RAM G: What changes for states and workers

MGNREGA allowed rural workers to ask the government for work and be paid if work was not provided.

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Low wages, payment delays: Merely increasing MGNREGS work days is not enough

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government will present the second full budget of its third successive term in office, amidst concerns of a slowdown of the economy based on government estimates.

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Nashik’s Trimbakeshwar tribal women ask for work and dignity on Labor Day

On Labor Day tribal women workers of MNREGA scheme from Nirgud Pada village in Trimbakeshwar taluka, in Nashik, demand unemployment allowance after continuously demanding work under MGNREGA for almost three months.

The Hindu

Plans for making Ballari world’s jeans capital are on, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi promises to make Ballari the jeans capital of the world and empower women with financial stability.

The Hindu

Panchayat officials approach MGNREGA workers with an appeal to exercise their franchise without fail

Yadgir district officials educate MGNREGA workers on voting importance for Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing constitutional rights and nation-building.

The Hindu

In Mavelikara, UDF hopeful of continuity, while rivals push for change

Enthusiastic crowds gather as political candidates campaign in Alappuzha, promising change and development in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

‘Don’t be lured by money and material but cast your valuable vote only for the right candidate’

Ballari district administration promotes electoral participation among MGNREGA workers, emphasizing the importance of voting in free and fair elections.

The Hindu

Congress launches door-to-door campaign with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge distributing pamphlets in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

While Mr. Kharge distributed pamphlets on in Usmanpur in the North East Delhi parliamentary constituency, senior leader Rahul Gandhi - who filed his nomination from Wayanad – posted a picture of him handing over the party’s “guarantee card” on the social media platform X to a woman.

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Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi govt on revised MGNREGA wage rates

Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi government on the revised wages for MGNREGA workers, which has gone up by 3% to 10.5% for various States, including ₹7 hike for workers in Uttar Pradesh, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sardonically congratulated the workers for their “increased” salary.

The Hindu

Fall in real wages, sabotage of MGNREGA marked ‘10 years of injustice’: Congress

Congress accuses Modi government of injustices against workers, introducing "shramik nyay" to guarantee fair wages and rights.

The Hindu

Congress promises constitutional amendment to raise 50% cap on reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs

Congress party has already announced 15 guarantees as part of Kisan Nyay (justice for farmers), Yuva Nyay (justice for youth) and Mahila Nyay (justice for women), with each Nyay having five points. The announcement of two more guarantees takes the total promises to 25 under five poll guarantees.

The Hindu

11 ‘Koosina Mane’ crèches inaugurated in Nanjangud taluk

MLA inaugurates 'Koosina Mane' crèches in rural areas, providing childcare for MGNREGA working mothers, promoting women empowerment.

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Water crisis: GPs asked to complete pending Jal Jeevan works

Zilla Panchayat in Mysuru directs completion of pending Jal Jeevan works to prevent summer water shortage.

The Hindu

29 more ‘Koosina Mane’ creches to open by March 2025 in Mysuru

Koosina Mane, an initiative to look after children aged below three launched in rural parts of Mysuru district, has come as a blessing for working mothers enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the Chief Minister’s home district.

International Business Times UK

Young Farmer Dies Amid Police Action Against Protesters In India

The young man from the Indian state of Punjab has reportedly become the first casualty in the protests.

International Business Times UK

Drones, Tear Gas Shells Being Used To Stop Protesting Farmers In India

Several videos from the farmers' protest march have gone viral on social media.

The Hindu

Second leg of Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand cancelled

Rahul Gandhi cancels second phase of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand to join farmers' agitation in Delhi.

The Hindu

Supreme Court plea wants govt to allow MGNREGA workers to choose how they want their wages paid

MGNREGA wages: Plea seeks Supreme Court intervention to allow MGNREGA workers to choose payment methods, citing issues with ABPS.

The Hindu

Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation

Speculations arise as Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee is absent from ongoing protests in Kolkata.

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