VB-GRAM G
Coverage of VB-GRAM G in the Nexus archive.
- First instalment of ₹25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G released
The first instalment of ₹25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G was released, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the highest allocation of ₹3,210.76 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, while Kerala received ₹925.33 crore. Concerns about centralised planning and high technological barriers remain.
- CITU protests against VB-GRAM G, seeks strengthening of MGNREGS
CITU is protesting against VB-GRAM G and advocating for the strengthening of MGNREGS. The protest highlights concerns over the implementation or impact of VB-GRAM G.
- VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre
VB-GRAM G workers will receive a minimum daily wage of ₹300 as notified by the Centre. Haryana has the highest rate at ₹409/day, while 21 states/UTs with lower MGNREGA wage rates are seeing significant hikes to meet the new floor rate, and southern states with higher wages experience minimal increases.