States Oppose Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
States are opposing the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), set to replace MGNREGA from July 1. The new scheme shifts from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework with capped allocations based on "objective parameters" determined by the Union government. While it increases guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, it significantly raises the financial burden on States from 10% to 40% of total expenditure. States also object to the Union government's power to notify rural areas for implementation and the provision for a "blackout period" during peak agricultural seasons. Concerns include delays in wage clearance and disproportionate power to the Centre in fund distribution.
Key Points
- The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) will replace MGNREGA from July 1.
- The new scheme shifts from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework, with allocations capped by the Union government.
- States oppose the increased financial burden, as their share of total expenditure rises from 10% to 40%.
- Concerns include the Union government's discretion to notify rural areas for implementation and the "blackout period" during peak agricultural seasons.
- States have also raised issues regarding delays in wage and material bill clearance and the Centre's disproportionate power in fund distribution.
Exam Facts
- VB-G RAM G replaces Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1.
- Guaranteed workdays increased from 100 to 125 under VB-G RAM G.
- States' financial burden increases from 10% to 40% of total expenditure.
- Section 5(1) empowers the Union government to "notify rural areas in a State".
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