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Opposition MPs Surjewala, Singhvi slam Centre over VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, w
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the BJP-led government of rushing the legislation and weakening protections for labourers and the rural poor. Several opposition MPs said the Bill undermines the spirit of MNREGA and was pus
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CM Revanth Reddy dares KCR for debate on Krishna and Godavari waters shari
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy dared the BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao to a debate on the injustice meted out to Telangana in the sharing and utilisation of the Krishna and Godavari waters during the 10-year BRS rule in the state, the Telangana CMO said in a release.
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Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on bill to replace MGNREGA, Congress membe
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rajya Sabha on Thursday took up the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill for consideration and passing.
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Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM-G Bill amid uproar; Shivraj slams INDIA bloc for
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) amid huge uproar from the Opposition MPs.
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Centre doesn't want people to remember good work done by previous govts: S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed his discontent with the Central government over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. He said the current government doesn'
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"Changes made to MNREGA scheme reflect BJP's policy of eliminating poor an
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He mentioned that the government are furthering the same policy and is reducing the central government's contribution from 100 per cent to 60 per cent.
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West Bengal: CM Mamata to rename Karmashree scheme after Mahatma Gandhi am
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the Karmashree scheme of the state government will be named after Mahatma Gandhi as a response to the Centre's VB-G RAM-G Bill replacing MGNREGA.
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New logo unveiled for Regional Rural Banks to build unified brand identity
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government of India has unveiled a new and common logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). This step aims to create a single and unified brand identity for these banking institutions. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance, this initiative marks a crucial move toward
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"If you have guts, remove Mahatma Gandhi's photo from currency note": DK S
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Asked about the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, DK Shivakumar told reporters on Wednesday, "They can't change the name. If you have guts, you remove Mahatma G
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Rajasthan CM Sharma inaugurates Saras Rajsakhi National Fair in Jaipur
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the event, CM Sharma interacted warmly with Lakhpati Didi beneficiaries and women associated with Self-Help Groups. He said women are becoming more empowered through Self-Help Groups, which is expanding the rural economy. While managing their households, they are also playing an im
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"Revisionist govt wants to remove memory of father of nation": Karti Chida
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chidambaram said that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had been a crucial programme on which millions of people depended for their livelihood. He alleged that the government was attempting to erase the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi by renaming the scheme wit
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Parliament passes Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025, "reforming MGNREGA for
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It will strengthen decentralised planning through Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans and be nationally integrated through the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack. The shift to normative funding and a centrally sponsored structure improves predictability, accountability, and Centre-
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