Policy Shift in Rural Employment: MGNREGA Gets a Makeover
Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Congress has criticized the rebranding of MGNREGA as VB-G RAM G Act, stating it reduces local control over employment allocation and shifts financial burdens to states. The scheme's efficacy is under question with reduced federal funding, potentially fewer workdays, and restrictions during the farming season.
