Archive · 22 Dec 2025
VB-G RAM G Bill replaces MGNREGA
The Indian government has passed a new law called the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces the old MGNREGA scheme.
This new law promises 125 days of work for rural families every year, which is more than the 100 days promised before.
The West Bengal government is upset because the new law does not have Mahatma Gandhi's name in it, and they have renamed their own job scheme to 'Mahatma Shree' to show their protest.
The Congress party and other opposition groups are also very angry and plan to protest because they think the new law will hurt poor rural workers.
The government says the new law is better and will help rural development more effectively.
The VB-G RAM G Bill replaces MGNREGA and guarantees 125 days of work per rural household per year.
West Bengal renamed its rural job scheme from 'Karmashree' to 'Mahatma Shree' in response to the VB-G RAM G Bill.
The Union government suspended MGNREGA funding to West Bengal in 2022-23 due to alleged irregularities.
Congress and opposition parties plan nationwide protests against the new law, citing concerns over rural employment and reduced central funding.
The new law aims to transform rural employment into a development-focused program aligned with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
- Who
- Union Government, West Bengal Government, Congress Party, Opposition Parties
- What
- Replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill
- When
- December 2025 (Bill passage and President's assent)
- Where
- India, primarily West Bengal and the Union government
- Why
- To enhance rural employment guarantee and align with Viksit Bharat @2047 vision
- Bill Name
- Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G)
- Introduced By
- Union Government
- Replaces
- MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)
- Guaranteed Workdays
- 125 days per rural household per year
- State's Share of Costs
- 40%
- West Bengal Scheme
- Mahatma Shree (formerly Karmashree)
- Guaranteed Workdays in WB
- 100 days per year
- MGNREGA Funding Suspension
- Since 2022-23 financial year for West Bengal
Sources
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