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Rural Employment

Rural employment is vital for economic development. It provides livelihoods to millions in rural areas. Agriculture remains the primary source of income. However, diversification is essential for sustainability. Government schemes aim to enhance job opportunities. Skill development programmes are crucial for empowering the workforce. Rural employment impacts social stability and community welfare. It fosters local economies and reduces urban migration.

Rethinking Rural Jobs for 2047

The proposed transformation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee framework into VB-G RAM G, aligned with...

 January 10, 2026

Rural Jobs: From Right to Ration?

For nearly two decades, India’s rural employment framework rested on a powerful institutional promise: distress could be converted...

 January 3, 2026

Beyond the Name: Rethinking Rural Jobs Guarantee

The debate around the reform of India’s rural employment guarantee scheme has, somewhat misleadingly, been reduced to a...

 January 1, 2026

Rights, Work, and the New Rural Law

The passage of a new law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has...

 December 20, 2025

Shift From MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G

Parliament has cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, marking a decisive shift...

 December 20, 2025

Poverty Alleviation Programs in India

Introduction to Poverty Alleviation Programs Poverty alleviation programs are initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards....

 December 12, 2025

About Poverty – Current Poverty Levels in India

Official Poverty Estimates The last official estimate of poverty in India was released by the Planning Commission for...

 December 12, 2025

Women-Centric Cash Schemes Transform Elections

The recent Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand brought into light trend - women's voter turnout surpassed that...

 November 29, 2024

Aadhaar Based Payment System and MGNREGS – A Reform in Rural Employment

The implementation of the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS) has become a focal point for discussions surrounding the...

 October 28, 2024

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