On rural employment, the Expenditure Secretary highlighted that the Budget has allocated Rs 95,000 crore for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), a new wage employment scheme that will replace MGNREGA. "The allocation is based on estimates prepared at the t
Security forces and civil groups in Srinagar conducted a month-long skill and computer training programme for 50 students, focusing on data entry and mobile repairing. The initiative aims to boost digital skills, promote self-employment, and support youth empowerment in Kashmir.
Speaking on the strategic priorities of the upcoming presidency, Vryonides emphasized that the primary goal is to foster a self-reliant European Union across multiple sectors including economic prosperity, employment, and defence. He noted that while seeking autonomy, the Union aims to ma
During the event, Sharmila Reddy addressed the villagers and MNREGA workers, where she highlighted how Upaadi Haami, as MNREGA is popularly known in Andhra Pradesh, empowered rural households by guaranteeing dignified work and timely wages.
Amar Agarwal, President of the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce, on Monday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, praising the Government of India for adopting a balanced approach that emphasizes economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, highlighting that the continued focus on infrastru
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday launched the Training Management System (TMS) developed by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCW), Labour Department, Uttarakhand, said the release.
New Delhi [India], February 2: Parijat Industries (India) Limited has received the FICCI Award for Outstanding Contribution to Society in Chemicals, Non-MSME at the 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards Ceremony 2025, marking the Company's third CSR-focused award in FY26 in recognit
The Union Budget 2026 is expected to have an overall moderately positive impact on the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in the domestic economy, according to a report by State Bank of India.
After losing growth traction at the end of 2025, Indian goods producers reported faster increases in new orders, output, employment and buying levels during January 2026, HSBC India Manufacturing PMI data showed Monday.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched an attack on the VB-G RAM-G Act, on the 20th anniversary of MGNREGA, saying that the "new law guarantees only centralisation in New Delhi."
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders hailed it as a bold blueprint for a "Viksit Bharat 2047," promising self-reliance, infrastructure growth, and new avenues for youth employment, the Opposition slammed it as a "missed opportunity," accusing the government of sidelin
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, infrastructure development and sports, while also reducing the fiscal deficit.