Archive · 20 Dec 2025
Parliament Passes VB-G RAM G Bill
The Indian Parliament passed a new law called the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, which replaces the older MGNREGA law.
This new law aims to help people in rural areas find jobs and improve their lives.
However, many opposition parties are upset because they think the new law is not good for poor people and farmers.
They say the government did not talk to them enough before making this law and did not allow proper debate.
The opposition parties are planning to protest against this law.
Some people think the new law will make life harder for poor people and farmers, while the government says it will help rural areas grow.
The new law increases the number of guaranteed working days from 100 to 125 and raises the state's share of the costs to 40%.
The opposition is also upset because the name of Mahatma Gandhi has been removed from the scheme.
The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 was passed by both houses of Parliament amid opposition protests.
The Bill replaces the MGNREGA scheme, which provided guaranteed rural employment.
Opposition parties allege the Bill was passed without proper consultation and debate.
The new Bill increases the number of guaranteed working days from 100 to 125 and raises the state's share of the costs to 40%.
Opposition leaders staged a 12-hour dharna in Parliament complex protesting the Bill.
- Who
- Indian Parliament, Opposition parties, Union Government
- What
- Passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To replace MGNREGA with a new rural employment scheme
- Bill Name
- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G)
- Replaced Scheme
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- Passage Date
- December 2025
- Opposition Protest Duration
- 12 hours
- Congress Meeting
- December 27, 2025
- Guaranteed Working Days
- 125 days (increased from 100 days)
- State's Share of Costs
- 40% (increased from previous share)
- Funding for North East and Himalayan States
- 10%
Sources
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