Rural development said the bill addressed most of the concerns of all stakeholders

After some changes, bill introduced by rural development minister Jairam Ramesh

MG-NREGA software should automatically generate the pay order for payment of unemployment allowance to such wage seekers whose demand for work is not met within 15 days of demand, says ministry of rural development

Minister says the bill will have in its ambit officials at the level of Tehsildar and Block Development Officer and also address the complaints on the functioning of Public Distribution System

The minister said the bill will be applicable to all cases of land acquisition before the date of commencement of the Act

Minister also indicated that there would be changes in the land to be acquired for urbanisation

From Parl grapevine: Govt holding off Indresh's arrest until mid-August

Is it 'rural development' or 'urban development'?

Prevention of cruelty to animals like bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers, lions and bulls are covered under this

A fortnight into his new role, and he has spelt out his priorities