India Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act, Boosting Job Days

India's government has replaced the MGNREGA rural jobs scheme with the VB-G RAM G Act, guaranteeing 125 days of employment. This change, while increasing work days, alters funding and faces strong opposition for potentially diluting worker rights and burdening states.

• India's new VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, formally replaces the MGNREGA scheme.
• The rural employment guarantee is increased from 100 to 125 days per household.
• Funding shifted to a 60:40 Centre-State sharing, raising concerns for states.
• Opposition parties criticize the Act, calling it a 'dismantling' of a rights-based scheme.
• Government mandates Gram Sabha meetings on Dec 26 for new Act awareness.
• New Act emphasizes asset creation, digital governance, and a peak farm season pause.

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