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India Expands Rural Employment: 125 Days Guaranteed Work

12/16/2025

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India's government has introduced legislation to expand rural employment scheme, raising guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 and allocating 860 billion rupees.
The plan, named Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission, targets employment through infrastructure.
Congress party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes removing Mahatma Gandhi's name, arguing it undermines his legacy.
The legislation would shift funding, with the central government covering 90% of costs for certain regions.

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India's government has introduced legislation to expand rural employment scheme, raising guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 and allocating 860 billion rupees.
The plan, named Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission, targets employment through infrastructure.
Congress party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes removing Mahatma Gandhi's name, arguing it undermines his legacy.
The legislation would shift funding, with the central government covering 90% of costs for certain regions.