MGNREGA

India has set an ambitious goal of raising female labour force participation to 55 per cent by 2030, marking a major step toward unlocking the country’s demographic dividend and achieving inclusive economic growth.

This fall does not reflect just a small hiccup – what the report calls a sharp “systemic contraction” in the guarantee of employment for rural households in Telangana.

According to the investment bank, India is on course to achieve average annual GDP growth of 6 to 6.5 per cent over the next decade – one of the fastest rates globally. However, this pace may not be enough to meet the employment aspirations of the country’s rapidly expanding working-age population, which will swell by nearly 100 million over the next ten years.

The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.

With the successful completion of more than 68,000 Sarovars ahead of schedule, the government has now launched the second phase of Mission Amrit Sarovar. This phase will emphasise ensuring sustainable water availability and climate resilience, with community participation (Jan Bhagidari) being the core focus.

The eShram portal aims to streamline access to government schemes, skilling opportunities, and social security measures, thus empowering unorganised workers.

During the question hour in the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the central government of withholding MGNREGA funds meant for West Bengal for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, claiming it was an act of discrimination against the state.

The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial savings among rural households, with annual average savings rising to ₹13,209 in 2021-22 from ₹9,104...