Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday criticised the Congress government, saying that the weak administration and corruption prevented the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from bringing significant development.
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], January 7: With the objective of strengthening healthcare services for rural and tribal communities in Thane district, Making The Difference (MTD) NGO, in collaboration with PPFAS Mutual Fund under its CSR initiative, has upgraded two Primary Health Centres under
The UP CM termed the act a significant step, which is poised to be a landmark achievement for India's rural landscape. He added that the press conference was called because those who had long plundered the country's resources are now worried about exposure of their misdeeds.
New Delhi [India], January 6: Lava International Limited, India's leading homegrown smartphone brand and one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in India, confirms providing Band 28 support to its smartphone portfolio to drive digital inclusivity. This expansion across Lava's AGNI, Play
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 represents a fundamental overhaul of rural employment policy in India, ensuring more guaranteed workdays, higher wages, transparent payments a
Following its declaration as Naxal-free, Badesetti received Rs 1 crore for development works, aimed at strengthening basic infrastructure such as roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and education facilities. Officials say the initiative has helped rebuild trust between village
The Chief Minister issued necessary directions during the meeting, following detailed discussions and a thorough review of the progress of key Centrally Sponsored schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the public health-oriented vision of "Healthcare for All."
"When we went among the people, the demand arose that we should make changes in MGNREGA. Congress leaders had also raised this issue. The first issue was that workers are not available during the farming season, so some changes should be made. The second issue was that drainage and securi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Modi government at the Centre, alleging that it has systematically weakened village-level governance and damaged the rural economy by diluting the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
"The rice sector faces ecological stress (notably groundwater depletion in major paddy belts), high fiscal costs of procurement and storage, and market/compliance volatility. Union Budget 2026 can strengthen competitiveness while improving sustainability and farmer outcomes through target
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.
The Indian automotive sector concluded the final month of 2025 with robust performance across major segments, driven by improved macroeconomic conditions and positive rural sentiment. According to a report by Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates Limited (ACMIIL), the industry benefited fr