Archive · 25 Jan 2026

Government Replaces MNREGA with New Rozgar Mission

Government Replaces MNREGA with New Rozgar Mission

The Indian government has replaced the old law called MNREGA, which guaranteed jobs to rural workers, with a new law called the Rozgar Mission.

The new law has several changes that might make things harder for workers and states.

First, the new law doesn't guarantee jobs like the old one did; it depends on how much money the central government gives.

Second, there will be a 60-day break every year when no new jobs will be started, and ongoing projects will stop.

This can make it harder for workers to find jobs.

Third, states will now have to pay 40% of the wages, which is a big financial burden.

Fourth, the central government might use this to control states more.

Finally, the new law was made very quickly without much discussion.

Some people think this is not a good change because it weakens workers' rights and makes states poorer.

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