West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage employment annually to eligible rural households, focusing on water security, rural infrastructure, and climate resilience. The scheme, aligned with 'Viksit Bharat at 2047', aims to benefit over 2.5 crore job card holders and will be jointly funded by the Centre and state.

Several States have raised concerns over the Centre's new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, ahead of its July 1 rollout. An RTI reply has revealed that Bihar, Madhya Pradesh…

The Viksit Bharat Act, replacing MGNREGS on July 1, faces delays and opposition due to unfinished works, raising concerns about centralization and labor rights. | India News

The Tamil Nadu government has notified the VB-G RAM G in its gazette, thereby clearing the decks for its implementation in the State on July 1.

The notification introduces a ₹300 interim base wage rate, ensuring no notified daily wage falls below this threshold. | India News

Breaking News Live Updates: The government has replaced MGNREGA with the new VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1, increasing the guaranteed rural employment period from 100 to 125 days…

Economists and labour rights experts have criticised the programme, saying that it consolidates decision-making with the Union government.

West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage employment annually to eligible rural…