Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Dec, 2025

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
24 Dec, 2025

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable Sections
23 Dec, 2025

Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7

MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
23 Dec, 2025

Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8

N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable Sections
22 Dec, 2025

President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Dec, 2025

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
20 Dec, 2025

Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16

Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Dec, 2025

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles, Pg8

Government's Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism for undermining the right to work and federalism, impacting rural poor.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Dec, 2025

G RAM G Bill clears both Houses, Pg5

Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, repealing MGNREGA, increasing employment days to 125, and altering Centre-State funding ratio to 60:40.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
18 Dec, 2025

Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism; TDP flags increased burden on State, Pg11

Opposition mounts against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, alleging reduced state funding and centralized control over rural employment scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Diaspora
18 Dec, 2025

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Dec, 2025

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
18 Dec, 2025

‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9

Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Dec, 2025

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
17 Dec, 2025

'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9

Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Dec, 2025

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Dec, 2025

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
16 Dec, 2025

Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1

Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1

Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Dec, 2025

Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.

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