Between the myth and reality of VB-G RAM G, the tragic human cost
News of a single article dispelling the BJP government's myth about their VB-G RAM G law shook the nation. The central government claimed the VB-G RAM G was an "enhanced" version of the now-defunct Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), boasting an increase in guaranteed workdays, universal rollout, and substantial funding. However, reality painted a far different picture.
An Indian Express report revealed that VB-G RAM G saw a 50% year-over-year dip in rural jobs in its first month. Person-days of employment provided plummeted from approximately 335.4 million to 215.2 million, a decline of 35.8%. The number of households reporting for work also dropped by 50%. This stark reality contrasted sharply with the government's claims.
The VB-G RAM G law, passed without consultation, promised 125 days of guaranteed employment at higher wages and improved digital monitoring. However, on the ground, the government's own statistics showed a sharp decline in work being provided. The law's provisions and implementation details exposed the government's myths and the realities faced by India's rural workforce.
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