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Kiren Rijiju in Lucknow for VB-G RAM G Act; Congress Protests Nationwide

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrived in Lucknow to participate in events related to the newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act, which enhances rural wage employment to 125 days per household. The Congress party has launched a nationwide protest campaign, opposing the replacement of MGNREGA with the new scheme. The Act specifies a 60:40 fund-sharing pattern between the Centre and states, with a 90:10 ratio for Himalayan and northeastern regions. President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the bill, formalizing a major shift in India's rural employment policy.

Key Points: Rijiju in Lucknow for VB-G RAM G Act, Congress Protests

  • Rijiju participates in VB-G RAM G events
  • Act guarantees 125 days of rural work
  • Congress protests against the new law
  • Central-State fund sharing detailed
  • Presidential assent marks policy shift
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Lucknow, to participate in VB G RAM G act events

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visits Lucknow for VB-G RAM G Act events as Congress launches nationwide protests against the new rural jobs scheme.

"I have come to Lucknow today for the G Ram G Scheme by PM Modi regarding the development of rural India. - Kiren Rijiju"

Lucknow, January 13

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday arrived in Lucknow to participate in events related to the VB G RAM G act.

Rijiju will also participate in a minority community and will return to New Delhi on Tuesday night.

"I have come to Lucknow today for the G Ram G Scheme by PM Modi regarding the development of rural India. There is also a program related to this, and a meeting with people from a minority community. I am returning to Delhi tonight," Rijiju told ANI.

Meanwhile, the VB G RAM G act guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from the existing 100 days, for adult members willing to undertake unskilled manual work.

As per Section 22 of the Act, the fund-sharing pattern between the Central Government and the State Governments will be 60:40, while for the North Eastern States, Himalayan States, and Union Territories (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir), it will be 90:10.

The Congress party had announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, opposing the VB G RAM G Act.

Earlier on January 11, Congress workers on Sunday staged a protest under the banner 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' at Townhall Park of Maidagin in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, along with party workers, held a symbolic fast against the repeal of MGNREGA and the introduction of the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) near the Mahatma Gandhi and Bhimrao Ambedkar statue.

Speaking to ANI, the UP Congress chief said, "We are on a fast. Around the Mahatma Gandhi and Bhimrao Ambedkar statue, we are sitting on a fast. This government ended the MGNREGA law, and to protest that each of our Congress workers is sitting on the streets. We want to remove those who want to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name."

President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the VB--G RAM G Bill, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy, as per a release by the President's Secretariat.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The 90:10 funding for Himalayan states is a crucial detail. Infrastructure projects in those regions are expensive and this support is needed. Good to see targeted policy.
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Vikram M
While the intent seems good, renaming schemes creates confusion. My father still asks for "Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana" sometimes! The core should be timely wage payments, not just new acronyms.
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Priya S
It's positive that the minister is meeting with a minority community. Inclusive development is key. The success of any scheme lies in reaching the last person in the queue.
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Rohit P
The political drama continues. Congress fasts, BJP launches new schemes. At the end of the day, we common people just want work and wages on time. Less politics, more action please.
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Kavya N
The 60:40 centre-state share seems fair. It ensures states also have skin in the game for proper monitoring. Hope UP utilizes this well for rural infrastructure.

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