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.
For nearly two decades, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act defined India’s rural safety net. By legally guaranteeing the “right to work”, it reshaped the relationship...
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) has been projected as a more generous successor to the rural employment guarantee framework,...
The proposed transformation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee framework into VB-G RAM G, aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, has sparked intense political and...
For nearly two decades, India’s rural employment framework rested on a powerful institutional promise: distress could be converted into a legally enforceable claim on the state. That promise,...
The transition from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the Vikasit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G...
The passage of a new law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has triggered a sharp constitutional and political debate. Critics argue that...
Parliament has cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, marking a decisive shift in India’s rural employment framework by replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA....
Introduction to Poverty Alleviation Programs Poverty alleviation programs are initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards. These programs focus on providing economic support, enhancing skills, and...
Official Poverty Estimates The last official estimate of poverty in India was released by the Planning Commission for the year 2011-2012. The poverty rate was calculated using the...
The recent Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand brought into light trend - women's voter turnout surpassed that of men. This shift is linked to an array of...
