rural employment

New Delhi, March 27 The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in the country declined marginally to 3.1 per cent in January to December 2025, from 3.2 per cent a year ago, according to a government survey released on Friday.The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has launched a statewide awareness campaign to highlight the key differences between the MGNREGA and the VB-G RAM G scheme.As part of the initiative, nearly 95,000 letters are being sent to current and former Gram Panchayat representatives...

Mumbai, March 24 Only 52% of the works undertaken under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in Maharashtra were completed between 2019-20 and 2023-24, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has said.The CAG report, presented to the state...

Mumbai, March 25 The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has said that out of the 25.72 lakh works approved during 2019-20 to 2023-24 in the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), only 52.81 per cent were completed.The CAG report, which...

Patna, March 19 – Ankur Abhishek, originally from Husainabad village in the Sheikhpura district of Bihar, is a well-known figure, and his pasta business, which started as a small stall, is now receiving orders from neighboring regions.The pasta eatery he opened after losing his job has given...

Mumbai, March 18 Members of the opposition staged a walkout from the Maharashtra assembly on Wednesday over the issue of pending payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), alleging that farmers have not received their dues for several years.The...

Raipur, March 17 The opposition Congress staged a walkout in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Tuesday, alleging that the BJP-led Centre was "denying the rights of the poor" and weakening the MNREGA by replacing it with the VB G-RAM-G mission.Chaos erupted in the House, as both the treasury and...

New Delhi, March 16 – India's urban unemployment rate improved to 6.6 per cent in February this year, down from 7 per cent in January, while the rural unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 per cent, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.For female workers...

Agartala, March 16 Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy presented a tax-free budget of Rs 34,212.31 crore for the financial year 2026-27 on Monday, emphasizing infrastructure, digital transformation, and rural employment.The budget reflects a 5.52 per cent growth compared to the...

Gandhinagar, March 14 – The Gujarat government has announced its spending priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a focus on rural housing, sanitation, rural employment, skill development, and labor welfare. This follows the passage of the state budget, and ministers have detailed the...

New Delhi, February 13 The outstanding liabilities to states under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme stood at over Rs 9,300 crore in FY 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka leading the list with the highest outstanding amounts, the government...

A large number of young people from hilly and rural areas participated in the Mega Job Fair – 2026, organized by the Employment and Counselling Centre at the Sports Stadium in Kathua. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and inspected the interview counters set...

New Delhi, March 12 Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said on Thursday that villages across the country were facing distress and accused the Union government of putting labourers in a "bad situation" by ending the rural employment guarantee scheme, MGNREGA.Participating in a discussion on the...

Gandhinagar, March 12 – The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed budgetary demands of Rs 3,725.11 crore for the state’s Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026–27.The government has proposed to extend rural employment from 100 to 125 days under a new mission and increase...

New Delhi, March 11 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday criticised the government over various issues, such as rural unemployment, rising LPG prices, digital access, and the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-GRAM G scheme.Participating in a discussion on the working of...

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 – Modern polyhouse cultivation, supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), is proving to be a major boost for farmers in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, helping them increase their income while creating new employment opportunities in rural...

New Delhi, March 9 The Congress on Monday criticized the government over the implementation of the new Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, saying that details were still being finalized, and this was a perfect example of the Modi government's "FAST" approach...

Gandhinagar, March 8 – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal urged the people of Gujarat to reject both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, saying that "the state needed a change in the entire political system rather than simply replacing one party with another"...

Lucknow, March 7 The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install biogas plants in over 300 cow shelters across the state, linking livestock protection with modern technology and rural employment, according to an official statement.The initiative will use cow dung and cow urine to produce...

Mumbai, March 4 The Maharashtra government is working to promote bamboo cultivation across the state, highlighting its potential to generate rural employment, preserve traditional artisan skills, and reduce reliance on plastic, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said on Wednesday.The minister said...