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Nine killed as speeding car hits MGNREGA workers in Punjab's Sangrur

Nine people were killed when a speeding car struck MGNREGA labourers who were resting by the roadside. The incident took place in Sangrur district around 3.30 pm on Sunday afternoon. Injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, and more details about the accident are pending. In a separate…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Modi govt destroyed 'lifeline of poor' - MGNREGA; conspired to snatch employment guarantee: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Modi government of weakening rural employment after MGNREGA was replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act. Citing low work generation in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia, he alleged the new system had taken away the employment guarantee available to the poor.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

VB-G RAM G is 'rozgar chori': Congress slams Modi govt

In a pointed critique, the Congress party has slammed the VB-G RAM G Act for its severe impact on rural employment generation, claiming it contributed to a shocking fifty percent drop year-on-year. Critics argue that the government's actions have led to the demise of the previous MGNREGA scheme, with this…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

'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…

The Economic Times · May 11

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

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.

Newslaundry · Dec 24, 2025

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.

Newslaundry · Feb 3, 2025

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 · May 2, 2024

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 · Apr 26, 2024

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 · Apr 12, 2024