Chief Minister said that MGNREGA, introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was rooted in the directive principles of the Constitution and aimed at securing the right to work, education and dignity for the poor, small farmers and rural labourers.
On Friday, the resolution recalled that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched in 2005 by the UPA government led by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to provide employment to the rural poor and ensure financial security for impoverished families.
Earlier, Indian National Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the party will launch a nationwide 'Save MNREGA' campaign from January 5, making the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) the central focus of a mass movement.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday stressed that the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G) bill is towards the interest of the labourers, stating that previously it used to provide employment for 100 days, which has increased to 125
"Dairy production plays a crucial role in increasing farmers' income...Today, in a meeting of the state-level steering committee constituted under the agreement between the Madhya Pradesh State Co-operative Dairy Federation and NDDB, instructions were given to expand dairy production acti
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said the state government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to protest against the Centre's decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), asserting that the BJP-led governmen
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the suspension of the newly enacted Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, warning that the law dismantles the rights-based, demand-driven framework of MGNREGA and
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump on Monday had a positive call with Russian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 29: JSW MG Motor India today announces the launch of an industry-first initiative aimed at making EV ownership easier and seamless for its customers. JSW MG Motor has become the country's first car-brand to offer an Assured Buy Back for EVs from the exist
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that US President Donald Trump briefed him on a 20-point peace plan discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy sought long-term security guarantees and said a ceasefire and referendum would be needed as part of any peace agree
The protest was joined by the entire state Cabinet, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Vinay Kumar, ministers, MLAs and senior Congress leaders. The leaders sat in silent protest, holding placards, to register their opposition to the chan
The newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), is expected to bring more households into the rural employment framework, increase average days of work, reduce inefficiencies and boost consumption, according to a report b