Rural workers to protest new jobs Act, demand repeal from July 1
The NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and Joint Platform for Agricultural and Rural Workers' Unions announced an indefinite protest starting July 1, demanding the repeal of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G). This new scheme, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1, is criticized for not fulfilling its promise of increasing guaranteed work days from 100 to 125 per rural household. An analysis of the proposed interim allocations suggests funds would only provide about 42 days of work annually. Additionally, the draft rules requiring states to contribute 40% of the program cost are seen as an unprecedented burden.
Key Points
- Rural worker organizations are protesting the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme.
- They demand the repeal of the new Act, which replaces MGNREGA, arguing it fails to deliver on promised increased workdays.
- Analysis suggests the new scheme's funding would provide significantly fewer workdays than promised.
- Concerns are raised about the new draft rules imposing an unprecedented 40% cost-sharing burden on states.
Exam Facts
- New scheme: Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).
- Replaces: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched in 2006.
- Protest starts: July 1.
- Guaranteed work days: From 100 to 125 (promised).
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