Centre Rejects RTI Plea for Pre-Legislative Details on New Rural Employment Act
The Union Rural Development Ministry has declined an RTI request for details regarding consultations for the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025. The Ministry stated that the information could not be shared as the scheme has not been formally notified and the implementation process has not attained finality. The applicant sought records of technical workshops and state-level discussions that shaped the legislation. This denial highlights ongoing debates regarding transparency in the pre-legislative phase and the protection of internal government deliberations during policy formulation.
Key Points
- The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, is a proposed new law for rural employment and livelihoods.
- The government cited 'ongoing deliberations' as a reason to withhold records of pre-legislative consultations.
- The RTI application sought internal notes and feedback from states that influenced the core design of the legislation.
- The scheme has not yet become operational in any State or Union Territory.
Exam Facts
- VB-G RAM G stands for Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).
- The RTI request was filed by the United Forum for RTI Campaign.
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the Union Rural Development Minister mentioned in the report.
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