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VB-G Ram G to introduce new daily wage system for persons with disabilities

The differentiated SoR will allow workers to receive their full notified wage without being disadvantaged.
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 11:48 am IST

VB-G RAM G hurdles remain ahead of rollout

VB-G RAM G hurdles remain ahead of rollout
Published on Jun 29, 2026 06:16 am IST

Himachal govt constitutes panel to study VB-G RAM G scheme

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta/ht)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 06:46 am IST

Guidelines for VB-G RAM G to be issued within next few weeks: MoRD officials

Officials also emphasised that there is focus on providing jobs to job card holders and the ministry remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted livelihood support to rural households. (HT Photo)
Published on May 08, 2026 05:31 pm IST

Ludhiana: Two MGNREGA officials sacked for 4.1 lakh fund bungling

As per a letter dated March 23, 2021, the deputy chief executive officer (DCEO) of the Ludhiana Zila Parishad had issued orders for an investigation. (HT File)
Published on May 08, 2026 05:58 am IST

J’khand CM vows social security, quality education, better healthcare for every citizen

J’khand CM vows social security, quality education, better healthcare for every citizen
Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:56 pm IST

Panel says bulk of rural ministry budget hike earmarked for VB-GRAMG, flags MGNREGA cut

Panel says bulk of rural ministry budget hike earmarked for VB-GRAMG, flags MGNREGA cut
Published on Mar 15, 2026 04:25 pm IST

Punjab earmarks 7,606 cr for rural roads revamp

Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the government has set aside a budget of 1,500 crore for the upcoming financial year.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 06:02 am IST

UPCC warns of statewide stir over pending MGNREGA dues

Ajay Rai (centre), Congress MP Tanuj Punia and RP Gautam. (HT)
Published on Mar 02, 2026 07:36 am IST

Congress eyes Barnala rally to launch 2027 Punjab poll campaign

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring at the Barnala rally venue. (HT File)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 07:32 am IST

VB-G RAM G is snatching away rural job rights: CM

VB-G RAM G is snatching away rural job rights: CM
Published on Feb 24, 2026 07:56 am IST

Punjab: SKM protests US trade deal, AAP’s ‘silence’

BKU state president Joginder Singh Ugrahan addressing a gathering in Sangrur on Sunday.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 06:40 am IST

We will continue our fight to save MGNREGA: UP Cong chief Ajay Rai

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai at a press conference in Lucknow on February 14. (Sourced)
Updated on Feb 14, 2026 07:32 pm IST

Kerala passes resolution to restore MGNREGA

Kerala passes resolution to restore MGNREGA
Published on Feb 06, 2026 08:48 am IST

Modi ‘fatally dangerous, weak & cowardly’ PM, says Baghel in Pathankot

All India Congress Committee general secretary in-charge for Punjab Bhupesh Baghel addressing a gathering during the ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Rally’ in Pathankot on Thursday. (HT)
Published on Feb 06, 2026 04:06 am IST

Union Budget: No benefit for Karnataka, meant to benefit BJP, says Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar called for the restoration of MGNREGA, highlighted local issues, and questioned the central government's commitment to Karnataka's development.
Published on Feb 02, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Over 95,000 cr allocated for VB-G RAM G; MGNREGA gets 30,000 cr in Budget

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the overall Budget of the Department of Rural Development has increased by around 21 per cent
Published on Feb 01, 2026 06:11 pm IST

Martyrs’ Day: MGNREGA restoration: HP Congress holds 2-hour symbolic fast

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with other Congress leaders staging a protest on The Ridge in Shimla on Friday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 06:12 am IST

Congress will force Centre to restore MGNREGA: Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel

Addressing the rally, Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, promised that the Congress will restore the MGNREGA at all costs. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:44 am IST

Workers in Varanasi demand MGNREGA restoration & repeal of anti-labour laws

Workers from different parts of Varanasi on Thursday staged a protest
Published on Jan 30, 2026 03:28 am IST

Budget session to begin today; Opposition to raise MGNREGA, SIR issues

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting on Tuesday ahead of the Budget session in Parliament.
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:03 pm IST

After meeting with CM, decision on ending long march to be taken today

After meeting with CM, decision on ending long march to be taken today
Published on Jan 28, 2026 06:28 am IST

‘Will rename all panchayat offices after Mahatma Gandhi’ says CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramiah argued further that panchayats would lose financial support under the new model and that each panchayat earlier received an allocation of 1 crore under the old law.
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 08:01 am IST

PM Narendra Modi destroyed MGNREGA, rights of workers: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the government wanted “to push the country back to the era of kings and maharajas, where all power and wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.” (AICC)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 05:32 am IST

CM Mann slams Centre for ‘step-motherly’ treatment; vows to protect Punjab’s rights

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann taking the salute during the 77th Republic Day function in Hoshiarpur. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Fadnavis may meet representatives before Nashik ‘long march’ reaches Mumbai

Nashik: Farmers and labourers participate in a ‘long march’ to Mumbai to press for their various demands, including land rights, irrigation facilities and uninterrupted power supply, (PTI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 08:44 pm IST

Congress vows aggressive drive for Bihar revival

Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru and Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar Ram protest following the alleged rape and murder of a female NEET student in Patna. (AFTAB ALAM SIDDIQUI/ANI)
Published on Jan 24, 2026 10:14 pm IST

Karnataka governor vs govt face-off as Gehlot reads 3 lines, walks out

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, State Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, State Assembly Speaker UT Khader and other MLAs attend the Joint Session of the State Assembly, at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Monday.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 06:59 am IST

‘Farmers showed us way’: Rahul recalls 2020-21 protest to slam VB-G RAM G scheme

Rahul Gandhi speaking at the National MGNREGA Workers' Convention organised by a Congress wing in New Delhi on Thursday.
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 07:20 pm IST