Tag: Viksit Bharat
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VB-G RAM G Bill Becomes Law: A New Era for Rural Employment in India
Overview: A Landmark shift in rural employment policy In a significant policy move, the VB-G RAM G Bill has received the President’s assent and now stands as law. Marketed as a cornerstone of the government’s push toward a Viksit Bharat, the bill promises a reimagined framework for rural livelihoods. At its core, the legislation introduces…
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VB-G RAM G Bill: A New Era for Rural Jobs and Livelihoods
Overview of the VB-G RAM G Bill The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), commonly referred to as the VB-G RAM G Bill, has received presidential assent and is poised to replace the long-running MGNREGA framework. The bill aims to institutionalize a 125‑day guaranteed wage employment program for rural laborers, signaling a…
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Aravalli Geography: Pillar of India’s Growth and Stability
Introduction: The Aravalli’s Quiet Power The Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain systems on Earth, has long stood as a quiet guardian of the Indian subcontinent. Its ancient ridges, deep valleys, and mineral-rich soils have helped shape settlement patterns, water security, and regional climates for millennia. As India pursues rapid development under initiatives like…
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Mountain Older Than Memory: How a New Definition of Aravalli Could Undermine Viksit Bharat
Introduction: The Aravalli’s enduring role Few landscapes in India withstand the test of time the way the Aravalli Range does. Bristling with ancient ecologies and shaped by eons of geological forces, the Aravalli not only anchors local climates but also informs water security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. In policy circles, the mountain is often treated…
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Mountain Older Than Memory: How a New Definition of the Aravalli Could Undercut a ‘Viksit Bharat’
Rethinking the Aravalli: More Than a Scroll of Time The Aravalli Range is often described as the oldest mountain system in the Indian subcontinent, a geologic landmark that has weathered millennia while quietly guiding water, climate, and ecology in northwestern India. But when policy conversations pivot to a so‑called modern definition or re‑characterization of this…