Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Dec, 2025

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

18 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9

Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

18 Dec, 2025

‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9

Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.

18 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Dec, 2025

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

17 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9

Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

17 Dec, 2025

'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9

Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.

17 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

17 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Dec, 2025

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

17 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1

Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

16 Dec, 2025

Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1

Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1

Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Dec, 2025

With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1

Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 Dec, 2025

Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6

Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

16 Dec, 2025

Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6

Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.

16 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15

MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Dec, 2025

20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15

MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.

16 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

16 Dec, 2025

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

14 Dec, 2025

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

14 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

9 Dec, 2025

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

9 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8

Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

8 Dec, 2025

What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8

Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.

8 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Health Sector Government Budgeting

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Health Sector Government Budgeting

5 Dec, 2025

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

5 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

4 Dec, 2025

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

4 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting