Employment

Nitish Kumar vows to double Bihar income, create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday asserted that his government has set a target of doubling the state's per capita income in the next five years, besides generating "one crore jobs and employment opportunities". The longest-serving CM of the state made the statement inside the Assembly, while replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the governor's reply. "We have done a lot, but we wish to do more. We have set a target of doubling the per capita income of Bihar in the next five years. To achieve this target, we intend to boost industrial growth. Schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana would also do their bit in giving rise to entrepreneurship", said the 75-year-old leader. The scheme was rolled out ahead of the Assembly polls held in November, under which Rs 10,000 was given to more than one crore women. Kumar also reiterated the promise of "one crore jobs and employment opportunities (Rozgar) till 2030," which was made by the BJP-led coalition ahead of

Rajasthan govt's self-employment scheme drew 5K applications in 10 days

State government's interest-free loan scheme for young entrepreneurs sees strong early uptake across districts

World Bank to boost private jobs in India with $8-10 bn annual lending

New five-year partnership framework with India will focus on private sector-led job creation, skills, infrastructure and mobilisation of private capital

More power to 'People India' and Middle India as growth engine shifts

India's growth is powered by hard-working people and a rising 'Middle India';. This aspirational group needs financial enablement and infrastructure support to accelerate mobility and sustain growth

Centre to soon frame rules to integrate MGNREGA workers into VB-G RAM G

States will get a six-month transition window to notify and align with the new scheme once the Act is formally notified by the Centre

Congress launches 45-day nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram campaign

The Congress on Saturday launched its 45-day nationwide campaign -- MGNREGA Bachao Sangram -- against the repeal of the UPA-era rural employment law by holding press conferences at every district. The opposition party's agitation demanding the withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law in its original form, the right to work, and the authority of panchayats, will continue till February 25. Press conferences were held at all district headquarters on Saturday, highlighting the manner in which MGNREGA was repealed and replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act in the Winter Session of Parliament. This will be followed by a day-long fast and symbolic protests at the district headquarters on January 11. "Today, the Indian National Congress is launching the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram with a press conference at each of the District Congress Committee offices across the country. "The Congress is committed to seeing this struggle through until we secure the restorati

VB-G RAM G marks a shift from rural insurance to managed investment

The decisive test of VB-G RAM G will be whether the programme continues to act as a stabiliser in bad times

PM's internship scheme shows ambition, but demand tells a different story

For many candidates, particularly from smaller towns, moving to other places, even if the distance involved is short, for modestly paid internships carries real opportunity costs

Name changer or game changer? MGNREGA replaced with 125-day promise

President Murmu clears the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, raising guaranteed rural workdays to 125 and overhauling funding norms, seasonality rules, and budget limits

Human capital is the only appreciating asset in business: Arun Maira

Maira said that India's competitive advantage was its large number of employable human beings, many of whom were still not being decently engaged or employed

India's food delivery sector generated ₹1.2 trn output in FY24: Report

Direct employment by the sector increased to 1.37 million in 2023-24 from 1.08 million workers in 2021-22

Civil society groups plan nationwide protest against scrapping of MGNREGA

Lok Sabha starts debate on VB-G RAM G that replaces MGNREGA, Parl Panel head wants new bill to be send to standing committee for detailed examination

India’s unemployment drops to 8-month low: What November’s jobs data really shows

India’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in eight months in November, driven largely by stronger rural hiring and rising female workforce participation.

Why China's graduates are choosing government jobs over private firms

China's weak economy and job cuts in private firms are pushing young graduates towards government jobs, with record applicants chasing stable careers despite tough competition

Revamping rural employment: New law will bring significant changes

The Bill proposes to increase the number of guaranteed days of employment to 125 per household

40% cost on states under VB-G RAM G Bill to weaken rural jobs: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill's 40% cost shift to states would undermine MGNREGA's core principles, weaken rural job security and centralise control over budgets, rules and works

MGNREGA overhaul plan: New name, 125 days, and a bigger bill for states | Rural employment

A draft overhaul of MGNREGA proposes a new name, 125 guaranteed workdays, and a new 60:40 funding split that could shift major costs to states.

AI rush risks 'democracy, jobs, earth', warn over 1,000 Amazon workers

The employees said Amazon's "all-costs justified, warp speed" approach to the powerful technology will have an impact on the workplace and the environment

New labour codes: 10 big changes every employee must know

India’s new labour codes are now officially in force, reshaping how salaries, leaves, working hours, and workplace protections work across the country.

26,000 govt jobs created in last 4 years in Uttarakhand, says CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday claimed 26,000 government jobs were created in the state in the last four years, and the figure will reach at least 36,000 by next year. Dhami shared the numbers at a press conference here held to mark the beginning of the silver jubilee celebrations of the establishment of Uttarakhand. "A few exams have been conducted, the results of which are yet to be declared. Adding all this, 10,000-12,000 more recruitments will be made within the next year," he said. Dhami said that since Uttarakhand will complete 25 years of its establishment on November 9, this is the right time to highlight the state's achievements. He said Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and brought about strong land laws, anti-forced conversion laws, anti-riot laws, and anti-counterfeiting laws. The state ensures 10 per cent reservation in government jobs for the kin of those who fought for statehood,