Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening the dairy sector, saying the administration aims to increase milk production to 10 lakh litres per day while improving the livelihoods of thousands of rural families.Sharing the government’s vision through a post on X, Sarma said the dairy sector plays a crucial role in supporting rural incomes and household nutrition.”Every glass of milk nourishes a family a…
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Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the statewide rollout of the ‘VB-G RAM-G’ initiative, saying the scheme would significantly enhance rural employment opportunities and strengthen livelihoods across villages. Sharing the development on social media, Sarma said the programme has officially been launched across the state from Wednesday.”With VB-G RAM-G now underway, our villages are set to benefit from greater employment and stronger livelihood…
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has decided to implement the Centre’s revamped Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) from July 1, despite concerns over the significantly higher financial commitment required from the state under the revised funding structure. The scheme will be implemented under a 60:40 cost-sharing formula, with the Union government bearing 60 per cent of the expenditure and the state government contributing the remaining 40 per…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The urban female unemployment rate, for the 15+ years age group, declined to 8.5 per cent in April this year, the lowest level recorded since April, 2025, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.The overall urban workers participation rate (WPR), for those above 15 years, which is an indicator of employment, remained unchanged at 46.8 per cent in April 2026 compared to the previous month, the data further showed.The overall labour f…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) There was a decline in urban unemployment during the January-March quarter of the current year, along with an increase in rural employment in both the secondary and tertiary sectors, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.Overall unemployment rate (UR) in urban areas for persons of age 15 years and above exhibited a declining trend 6.6 per cent during the quarter January-March 2026 compared to 6.7 per cent in the previous quarter.In rural…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The government on Monday issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, to provide a detailed explainer on India’s rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets.The Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act will come into effect on …
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Central government on Monday notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, to be rolled out nationwide from July 1, 2026, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment to rural households.Under the new framework, every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work shall be entitled to a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment in every financial year, the statement from the Ministr…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The decline in India’s unemployment rate to 4.9 per cent in February reflects an encouraging shift in the rhythm of hiring. Employment creation is no longer locked within a handful of urban hubs or select industries.February’s gains were spread across manufacturing, construction, retail, logistics, and agriculture — a sign that recovery is broad based and reaching both rural and urban India, according to an article in India Narrative.The government’s capital ex…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the time is ripe for increasing export-oriented agriculture production to join the global supply chains, which will create new jobs and empower our farmers.Addressing a post-budget webinar on the theme “Agriculture and Rural Transformation” via video conferencing, PM Modi said that agriculture is the mainstay of our economy and a strategic pillar.“The second quarter of this 21st century has started, and we will ensure t…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) on Wednesday organised a Panchayati Raj Empowerment Conference at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, highlighting the BJP government’s systematic assault on constitutional institutions and rural democracy. Addressing the gathering, RPCC President Govind Singh Dotasra accused the BJP-led state government of deliberately violating the Constitution by failing to hold Panchayati Raj elections even after more than six years. He said Artic…