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Reasi Hails 125-Day Work Guarantee: A Boost for Rural Wages & Viksit Bharat

Residents in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district have largely welcomed the replacement of MGNREGA with the new Viksit Bharat G RAM G legislation. They highlight the key benefit of increased guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days, which is expected to raise their incomes. Locals have expressed gratitude to the central government, viewing the move as positive and progressive for workers and farmers. The new act also retains the crucial provision of an unemployment allowance if work is not provided within 15 days.

Key Points: Reasi Welcomes New 125-Day G RAM G, Replacing MGNREGA

  • 125 days of employment
  • Increased income for labourers
  • Renamed as Viksit Bharat G RAM G
  • Retains unemployment allowance
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'125 days of wages, a welcome move': Reasi residents welcome new G RAM G legislation

Reasi residents welcome the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act, praising the increase from 100 to 125 days of guaranteed work and higher income for labourers.

"This is a significant step and a true tribute to Lord Shri Ram. - Reasi Resident"

Jammu, Dec 24

The replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika has been, by and large, welcomed by the labourers and farming community as they see 125 days of employment under the new scheme as a positive and progressive development.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, too, those living in remote locations and staying dependent on employment opportunities under government schemes have expressed their support.

Many residents expressing their gratitude to the Central Government said that this is a positive step and is in the interest of labourers and farmers.

They said that earlier, the employment under MNREGA was restricted to 100 days, but now, with the increase to 125 days, they will get more employment opportunities, which in turn will also lead to an increase in their incomes.

A resident said, "The government has renamed MGNREGA as the 'Viksit Bharat- G RAM G', which is a very good and welcome step. The work duration has been increased from 100 days to 125 days, giving workers more work and a higher income. This is an excellent step, and we thank the Indian government and hope they continue taking such decisions."

Many others expressed hope that such welfare measures continue to be taken, keeping the interests of poor households in mind.

Notably, under the erstwhile MGNREGA, if a person seeking work wasn't employed within 15 days, the state government was supposed to pay them an unemployment allowance. This provision has been retained in the new G RAM G bill.

Another local said, "The recent decision by the Modi government to rename MGNREGA as the 'Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Act 2025' has been widely welcomed. The best part is that the employment period has been increased from 100 to 125 days. This move supports the government's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Daily-wage workers' earnings will rise, benefiting many labourers. This is a significant step and a true tribute to Lord Shri Ram."

- IANS

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Priya S
While increasing work days is good, I hope the focus remains on creating meaningful assets and infrastructure in villages, not just providing wages. The old scheme sometimes suffered from poor quality of work. Let's hope G RAM G improves on that front.
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Aman W
Jai Shri Ram! A good decision that aligns work with national vision. 125 days of guaranteed work is a safety net for crores of Indians. The renaming is symbolic but the increased days are substantive. Well done.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this perspective from Jammu & Kashmir. It's crucial that welfare schemes reach the most remote areas. Retaining the unemployment allowance provision is also very important for the scheme's credibility.
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Vikram M
My chacha in a village near Udhampur depends on such schemes. For him, 25 more days means he can finally repair his house's roof before monsoon. It's these small things that matter most at the ground level.
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Karthik V
A welcome move, but the devil is in the details. Will the wage rate keep pace with inflation? And will there be enough allocated funds to cover the increased demand for 125 days per household? The intent is good, execution is key.

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