Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Centre Unlikely to Clear West Bengal's MGNREGA Claims
The central government is unlikely to release pending claims of the West Bengal government on its expenditure under the MGNREGA scheme.
The government will clear dues of other states before implementing the new VB-G RAM G law, expected by June.
The Congress Party is protesting against the repeal of MGNREGA, claiming the new law undermines workers' rights.
The government asserts that the new law strengthens the Right to Work and provides more benefits.
The West Bengal government had a dispute with the Centre over MGNREGA funds, with the Supreme Court ordering the resumption of the scheme in the state.
The Congress has launched a nationwide campaign to restore MGNREGA in its original form.
The Centre is unlikely to release pending claims of the West Bengal government on MGNREGA expenditure.
The government will clear dues of other states before implementing the new VB-G RAM G law, expected by June 2026.
The Congress Party is protesting against the repeal of MGNREGA, claiming the new law undermines workers' rights.
The government asserts that the new law strengthens the Right to Work and provides more benefits, including increased work days and unemployment allowance.
The West Bengal government had a dispute with the Centre over MGNREGA funds, with the Supreme Court ordering the resumption of the scheme in the state.
- Who
- Government of India, West Bengal government, Congress Party, Rural Workers
- What
- Centre unlikely to clear West Bengal's MGNREGA claims, ongoing protest against the repeal of MGNREGA
- When
- January 19, 2026, with implementation of VB-G RAM G expected by June 2026
- Where
- West Bengal, Nationwide
- Why
- To address pending claims and implement the new VB-G RAM G law
- Event
- Centre unlikely to clear West Bengal's MGNREGA claims
- Date
- January 19, 2026
- Location
- West Bengal, Nationwide
- Key Speaker
- Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Organizer
- Government of India
- Act
- MGNREGA and VB-G RAM G
- Act Purpose
- Provide employment to rural households
- Government's Stance
- VB-G RAM G is an improvement over MGNREGA, with increased funding and better implementation
- Congress' Stance
- VB-G RAM G undermines the rights and dignity of rural workers
- Evaluation Study
- NITI Aayog's evaluation of MGNREGS in select districts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
- Pending Claims
- ₹52,000 crore
- Implementation Timeline
- Expected by June 2026
Sources
Cong holds 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' review; Rahul Gandhi to join Rae Bareli Chaupal
NITI Aayog to launch evaluation of MGNREGS in 8 Punjab districts amid protests against VB-G RAM G
Congress spreading lies about VB-G RAM G: Govt
Bandi Sanjay Criticizes Revanth Reddy for Calling BJP as British Janata Party
Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Government
In two-day visit to Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi to step up Congress’s MGNREGA protest
Work will be ‘revdi’ handed over by Modi govt, no longer a right: Kharge, Rahul on law replacing MGNREGA
Centre unlikely to clear West Bengal’s MGNREGA claims
VB-G RAM G row: Karnataka BJP claims Congress fears 'income shop' closure
Congress using AI videos to spread misconception about VB-G RAM G, mislead country, says Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
