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September 29, 2026 4:24 PM

VB-G RAM G: How India’s new rural employment framework links jobs with village development

India’s rural employment framework has entered a new phase with the rollout of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G, which seeks to combine guaranteed wage employment with integrated village development. The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, came into force on July 1, 2026, and has since been rolled out across all rural areas of the country. The transition from Mahatma Gandhi NREGA to the new framework has been described as seamless and disruption-free, ...

September 28, 2026 7:37 PM

Govt launches ‘Shram Samvad’ campaign to create awareness on Labour Codes across 316 districts

The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Monday launched ‘Shram Samvad’, a 90-day mega awareness campaign on the Labour Codes that will cover industrial clusters across 316 districts in all 36 States and Union Territories. Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced the campaign while addressing the National Conference on Industrial Relations and Labour & Awards 2026, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Employ...

September 24, 2026 9:06 AM

Odisha govt approves 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore

The Odisha government has approved 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore, which have the potential to generate employment for more than 50,000 people, officials said. The project proposals were approved at a High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday. “The geographical spread, together with the diversity of sectors, reflects the state government’s focus on expanding investment opportunities beyond conventional indu...

September 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Unemployment rate declined from 6% to 3.2% due to flagship schemes: L Murugan

Union Minister of State, Dr. L. Murugan, on Saturday said that the unemployment rate in the country has declined from 6 per cent to 3.2 per cent due to various initiatives undertaken by the government. Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela held at D.G. Vaishnav College in Chennai on Saturday, Dr. Murugan highlighted the role of flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India and the MUDRA loan scheme in creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth. ...

September 19, 2026 7:46 AM

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela today. The Prime Minister will distribute the appointment letters through video conferencing at around 12:30 PM and will also address the newly selected candidates on the occasion. The 20th Rozgar Mela is being organised at 45 locations across the country. The newly recruited candidates will join various Ministries and Department...

August 11, 2026 5:47 PM

Over 9.69 crore person-days’ employment generated under VB-GRAM-G: Chouhan

Over 9.69 crore person-days have been generated within a month of the rollout of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAM-G), which replaced MGNREGA, the Centre informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the VB-GRAM-G Act, 2025, has been enacted and the VB-GRAM-G scheme has been implemented in rural areas across the country with effect from July 1, 2026. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural...

July 21, 2026 6:59 PM

PLI schemes attract over Rs 2.40 lakh crore investment, generate more than 14.15 lakh jobs: Government

The Government on Tuesday said that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes have attracted investments of more than ₹2.40 lakh crore and generated over 14.15 lakh jobs since their launch, while exports under the schemes have crossed ₹15.2 lakh crore, reflecting the growing strength of India's manufacturing sector. The PLI Schemes, covering 14 key sectors with an approved financial outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore, were launched to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, attract inves...

May 25, 2026 12:15 PM

NITI Aayog holds first meeting of high-powered panel on education, employment and entrepreneurship

NITI Aayog has convened the first meeting of the newly formed High-Powered “Education to Employment and Enterprise” Standing Committee aimed at strengthening India’s workforce readiness and boosting the country’s global services sector ambitions. The committee, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, is tasked with helping India achieve a 10 per cent share in the global services market by 2047 by aligning education, skilling, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems with emerging econ...

May 15, 2026 6:24 PM

NHAI’s ‘Project Saksham’ empowers rural women through skill development and employment

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with Vertis Foundation, is expanding its women-focused skill development initiative ‘Project Saksham’ to promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in rural communities connected to India’s highway network. The initiative aims to empower rural women and underserved youth by providing industry-relevant vocational training, employment opportunities and pathways to long-term financial independence. According to NHAI, ...

December 23, 2025 10:48 AM

Emerging technologies driving new jobs, says MoS Jitin Prasada at Technology and Skill Development Conference

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that emerging technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity are playing a crucial role in generating new employment opportunities across the country. Addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit on Sunday, Prasada emphasised that technology-led skill development ...