rural economy
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Opposition Against New Bill Replacing MGNREGA: Claims It Weakens Rural Employment Rights
Dec 16, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly opposed the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, which aims to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme. Gandhi argues the proposed legislation weakens rural employment guarantees, reduces funding to states, and diminishes the role of Gram Sabhas, calling for its withdrawal amid growing opposition concerns about changes to this vital rural economic support system.
Shashi Tharoor Condemns Replacing Gandhi's Name in Rural Employment Scheme: MGNREGA vs G RAM G Controversy
Dec 16, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP government's decision to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (G RAM G). The new scheme offers 25 additional work days but shifts 40% of funding responsibility to states, sparking opposition from Congress and even BJP allies. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded the bill's withdrawal, questioning the necessity of renaming established programs and their financial implications.
Madhya Pradesh Official Confronts Farmers During Fertilizer Shortage Crisis: Allegations of Physical Assault Spark Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 12:14 am CST
A government fertilizer distribution event in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district descended into chaos when supplies ran short, leading to allegations that Naib Tehsildar Ritu Singhai physically assaulted protesters. The incident has triggered official investigation as hundreds of farmers, who had been struggling for weeks to obtain essential urea fertilizer, blocked roads in protest against alleged mismanagement and black market sales. Officials have promised action following review of the situation that highlights growing agricultural supply challenges across the region.
Chhattisgarh Paddy Procurement Standoff: Farmers Demand Earlier Start as Political Tensions Rise
Oct 07, 2025 10:06 pm CST
Chhattisgarh's paddy procurement has become a political flashpoint as farmers demand purchases begin November 1 instead of the government's proposed November 15 start date. With 2.7 million farmers awaiting better rates and timely procurement, the delay threatens crop quality while opposition Congress accuses the BJP government of betraying farmer interests in this crucial agricultural issue that has previously influenced electoral outcomes.
Madhya Pradesh Soybean Farmers Face Crisis: Heavy Rains, Disease Destroy Crops as Government Revives Bhavantar Scheme
Sep 29, 2025 11:58 pm CST
India's largest soybean-producing state, Madhya Pradesh, is witnessing an agricultural crisis as farmers struggle with crop destruction from heavy rains and disease. While the government has announced the revival of the controversial Bhavantar Yojana to bridge the gap between market price and Minimum Support Price, farmers remain burdened with mounting debts and uncertain futures as they receive far less than the established MSP of Rs 5,328 per quintal.