Rural Development Minister

Earlier, the system for the transfer of these teachers was manual and there used to be allegations that certain teachers were influencing the process in their favour.

Highest-ever allocation of over Rs 1 lakh crore to MGNREGA, to boost employment in villages: Tomar

Highest-ever allocation of more than Rs 1 lakh crore has been made to MGNREGA, which will boost employment opportunities in villages and bring relief to migrant labourers

With patience, cooperation and alertness COVID-19 pandemic will be defeated: PM Modi

Modi in a letter to Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar commended panchayati raj members across the country for their role in tackling the novel coronavirus crisis.

Government to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

The Mission, that was announced last year to replace UPA government's PURA (Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) initiative, aims at improving the quality of life of people by involving the government this time.

Land Bill: Jt Committee to submit report in Parl on Aug 11

Having arrived at a unanimous agreement on six key issues, including on bringing back the consent clause and social impact assessment in the land acquisition law, the Committee aims to finalise its view on three other issues at its August 10 meeting.

Modi govt ready to accept recommendations of Par land panel

Rural Development Minister Birender Singh said the government has from the very beginning maintained that it has no objection in accepting good suggestions from any institution, political leader, political party or farmers.

MGNREGA workdays to be increased in drought-affected areas

The law has been criticised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "living example of Congress's failure". "A policy decision has been taken that if a family requires 150 days of work under MNREGA in a drought affected region, it should be provided.

Congress rules out quitting House panel on Land Bill

Congress on Wednesday ruled out withdrawing its members from the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Land Bill, asserting that the party would put forth its views on record.

Govt to re-promulgate land ordinance

The Union Cabinet will have to ratify the re-issuance of the ordinance before it goes to the President for his assent.

Gadkari defends Land Bill; writes to Sonia, Anna Hazare

In his letter, he claimed that the Bill is pro-farmers and assured that he is ready to discuss it on any forum. According to sources, Gadkari has been given the responsibility by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gaining consensus of the Opposition on the Land Bill.

Govt to bring 11 amendments in land acquisition bill

Government has decided to bring 11 official amendments such as limiting the industrial corridor to one kilometre on both the sides of the highways and railway lines, compulsory employment to one member of the affected family of farm labourers, hearing and redressal of grievances at the district level, acquisition of bare minimum of land

Open to making more changes in land Bill: Govt

The original Act required the consent of at least 70 percent of land owners in the area where land is to be acquired for such projects.

Land Bill: Govt braces for Opposition onslaught

After a meeting of leaders of parties, sources in the government said that notwithstanding the stiff opposition of Congress, government will move ahead with consideration and passage of the bill today for which eight hours have been allocated for discussion.

India to step up safety on world's most dangerous roads

Alarmed by the increasing fatalities, the new government has begun a five-year project to cut road deaths by a fifth every year, part of the most ambitious overhaul of highway laws since independence in 1947.

New Land Act comes into force today

The new law mandates that land will have to be bought at four times the market rate in rural areas and at double the market rate in urban areas.

UP Govt patronising corrupt in MGNREGA scam: Ramesh

Sharpening his attack on Uttar Pradesh government for alleged irregularities in MGNREGA, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today said instead of taking action it is "patronising the guilty officials".

Land Bill likely to be introduced in Parliament next week

The Land Acquisition Bill, which seeks to strengthen landowners' rights during acquisition for development, will be introduced in Parliament next week, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh indicated today hoping a smooth passage for the controversial measure.

GoM on Land Bill to meet on Sept 27, may suggest changes

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on the land bill, headed by agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, will hold its first meeting on September 27, after five ministers disagreed with respect to provisos earlier this month.

Singh-Merkel formula can unlock climate negotiations:Ramesh

A formula converging the views of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and German Chancellor Angela Merkel has the potential to contribute to breaking the logjam in international climate negotiations, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said here today.

Investment in sanitation as important as in defence: Ramesh

Vigorously pushing the agenda of clean drinking water and sanitation, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said investment in these sectors is as important as investing in defence.

Govt may bring Land Acquisition Bill in current session

The much-awaited Land Acquisition Bill, aimed at protecting the interests of farmers, is likely to be introduced in Parliament during the current Monsoon session, the government said on Thursday.

Jairam Ramesh's draft Land Acquisition Bill detailed

In a first of his actions as the Rural Development minister, Jairam Ramesh is putting the draft land acquisition bill out in the public domain for comments. Siddharth Zarabi of CNBC-TV18 details the contents of the draft bill.

New land acquisition Bill to ensure fair compensation: Min

The much-awaited draft land acquisition Bill, to be unveiled soon, "assures fair compensation and does not impede the process of land acquisition" for industries and other purposes, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said today.