MGNREGA

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, states that scrapping MGNREGA and requiring states to cover 10% of the costs under a new scheme is straining the state's limited resources. The issue will be raised with the Central government.

VB-GRAM G workers will receive a minimum daily wage of ₹300 as notified by the Centre. Haryana has the highest rate at ₹409/day, while 21 states/UTs with lower MGNREGA wage rates are seeing significant hikes to meet the new floor rate, and southern states with higher wages experience minimal increases.

Shivraj Chouhan assures a seamless shift to VB-G RAM G, stating no eligible worker will be left without work. Congress chief Kharge raises questions about pending MGNREGA payments to states and funding concerns under the new employment law.

CPI(M)’s Brinda Karat urges Centre to withdraw VB-GRAMG rules and retain MGNREGA. She criticizes the new employment law for centralizing decision-making, weakening federalism, and creating rank discrimination against workers based on residence.

The Congress accuses the VB-G RAM G policy of causing centralisation and financial stress on States. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM Modi Government for repealing MGNREGA without consulting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, State governments, or stakeholders.

The Karnataka government has requested the Centre to resolve digital attendance issues in the existing MGNREGA scheme to prevent them from persisting in the new framework.

Sustained afforestation efforts under the MGNREGA program have transformed barren land in Bidar into a thriving green forest. The initiative highlights successful environmental restoration through government-led projects.

KPRS opposes a proposed rural employment scheme and is demanding the continuation of the MGNREGA program.