Centre releases draft VB-G RAM G rules, outlining the transition from MGNREGA, higher rural job guarantee, wage payments, unemployment allowance…
Historically, DBT outflows have been uneven, often spiking in the final weeks of March due to end-of-year subsidy settlements, pending…
“MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power. We saw what MGNREGA meant during COVID. When the economy shut down and…
Barring transparency in implementation & social audits, new law undermines MGNREGA entitlements
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 seeks to replace MGNREGA, which…
A major shift under the new framework is the reorientation of works away from fragmented, low-impact activities towards strategic rural…
Under the VB-G Ram G Bill, wages will be paid weekly, unlike MGNREGA, which has a limit of up to…
If approved, this bill would take the place of the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, an official statement said.
The released data showed wide disparities in pending liabilities like from Andhra Pradesh’s 21.04% to Uttar Pradesh’s 123.16%.
Rural jobs scheme needs rational outlays, curbs on misuse should not deprive the needy of aid.
West Bengal lost over Rs 22,000 crore in MGNREGS funds from FY23–FY25 due to alleged misuse, benefiting Tamil Nadu, Uttar…
A record high was noted in 2020-21 which followed a year into the COVID-19 pandemic where more than 7 crore…
MGNREGS spending reaches Rs 9,078 crore by May 16 in FY26, led by Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. With 29.69…
India’s Direct Benefit Transfers fell 4% to Rs 6.6 lakh crore in FY25 amid delayed scheme rollouts and lower subsidies.…
Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of MGNREGS, recommending a national survey, 150+ workdays, ₹400 daily wages, and improved social audits. Highlights…
The officials are aware that in many such states where labour is expensive, a new trend has emerged doing the…
The department has been sending “stereotype responses” regarding the revision of wages, the report said.