The fund sharing between the Centre and states under the new VB-G RAM G will be based on normative assessment, and states stand to gain around Rs 17,000 crore when compared to the average allocation ...
Opinion

Perils and promises

In the vast expanse of India’s rural heartland, where the rhythm of life still pulses to the beat of monsoons and harvests, a seismic policy shift is underway.
The revamped scheme raises the guaranteed employment days from 100 to 125 and introduces a structured framework for fund allocation — moving from a demand-driven approach to a normative assessment ...
The report argued that while budgetary support for MGNREGA has risen sharply over the years—touching a record ₹86,000 crore in 2025-26—outcomes have lagged expectations, particularly in terms of ...
Congress Leader Paban Singh Ghatowar slams the Centre for dropping Mahatma Gandhi’s name in the MGNREGA rebranding.
Opinion

A session that opened many doors

The Winter Session 2025 of Parliament will be remembered as the legislative crucible where the blueprint for a self-reliant India was forged into law.
The Beckham family feud rumours have outlasted 2025 and continued into 2026.The latest move in the estrangement comes as ...
The VB–G RAM-G Bill proposes a major revamp of India’s rural jobs programme, increasing guaranteed work to 125 days, focusing on durable infrastructure and strengthening transparency. The government ...
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Both Houses of Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, replacing the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee ...
BJP leader Amit Malviya on Friday said that VB-G RAM G Bill passed by Parliament is not about removing social safety nets but modernising them and asked Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to ...