Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G | Explained
While the Bill increases the number of guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, it also significantly raises the financial burden on States from the current 10% share to 40% of total expenditure
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on July 1. The Union Rural Development Ministry announced draft rules for the new scheme on May 22, allowing stakeholders one month to provide feedback.
VB-G RAM G represents a significant change from MGNREGA, moving away from a "demand-driven framework" to a "supply-driven scheme." This shift implies that allocations will be constrained by a predetermined budget, established by the Union government based on specific objective parameters.
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