Government Introduces Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill to Replace MGNREGA
The Union government has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, to replace the two-decade-old MGNREGA. The government claims the new Bill aligns with Gandhian ideals to create 'Ram Rajya' in villages. However, Opposition leaders have strongly protested, arguing that the Bill weakens the demand-driven employment rights of the poor and dismantles the rights-based structure of the original act. Concerns have also been raised about the reduction of the Centre's share of funding from 90% to 60%, potentially burdening state finances.
Key Points
- The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 aims to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
- The Bill proposes changing the funding ratio from 90:10 to 60:40 between the Centre and States.
- Opposition claims the Bill removes the 'demand-driven' nature of rural employment and shifts liability to states.
- Protests occurred in Parliament demanding the Bill be sent to a select committee for further scrutiny.
Exam Facts
- Bill Name: Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025.
- Proposed funding change: Centre's share reduced from 90% to 60%.
- MGNREGA was originally a demand-driven employment guarantee act.
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