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Rural India Celebrates: New Law Guarantees 125 Days of Work Amid Reforms

The Lok Sabha has passed a new bill to replace the older MGNREGA scheme. It promises more days of work for people in rural areas, which has made many families very happy. People in villages hope this means young workers won't have to leave home to find jobs elsewhere. They see it as a step toward the larger goal of a developed India by 2047.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Passes VB-G RAM G Bill Replacing MGNREGA with 125 Days Work

  • Bill increases guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days for rural households
  • Legislation shifts 40% fund allocation responsibility to state governments
  • Villagers hope increased work days will curb migration of youth to other states
  • Residents link the new scheme to becoming pillars of the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission
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G RAM G legislation makes poor households happy over increase in days of employment

The new VB-G RAM G legislation guarantees 125 days of rural employment, replacing MGNREGA. Villagers in Jharkhand and Punjab welcome the change, hoping it reduces migration.

"The new name is complete, impactful, and resonates well in society. We sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate the Prime Minister for this. - Koderma Resident"

New Delhi, Dec 18

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched during the UPA-era with guaranteed employment in rural areas.

The new legislation aims to provide a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment, as compared to 100 days of employment under MGNREGA, but also puts the onus of 40 per cent fund allocation on state governments.

The increase in guaranteed days of employment, under the proposed legislation, has left villagers excited and happy as they hope that this will give better opportunities and help improve their livelihood.

In Jharkhand's Koderma, many people belonging to poor households expressed happiness over the proposed replacement of MNREGA with the new legislation.

Many of them welcomed the revamped law, stating that farmers and villagers will now get 125 days of employment in their own regions, and it will therefore reduce the need for young people to migrate to other states for work. Others said that this will help curb migration.

"The new name is complete, impactful, and resonates well in society. We sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate the Prime Minister for this," a Koderma resident told IANS.

Some other residents of Koderma said that 125 days of employment and the other livelihood missions will provide them an opportunity to become pillars of the Viksit Bharat mission 2047, as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In Punjab's Pathankot, many locals also welcomed the new legislation that is expected to replace MGNREGA after passage from the Rajya Sabha.

Many families in Bungul and Badhani villages of Pathankot welcomed the passage of the G RAM G bill in the Lok Sabha and hoped for its clearance from the Upper house. They thanked PM Modi for the new legislation and said that this will increase their daily wages, and added that the poor families will be able to manage their lives better.

They thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government for this.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the increase in days is good, I'm concerned about the 40% fund allocation burden on states. Some states are already financially stressed. Will this lead to delays in wage payments? The intent is positive, but implementation is key.
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Rohit P
Finally, a move that puts 'Viksit Bharat' into action at the grassroots! If this keeps our youth in their own villages with dignified work, it's a game-changer. My cousins in UP won't have to go to Surat for work anymore. 🙏
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's impressive to see India focusing on rural employment guarantees. The link to a larger development mission (Viksit Bharat 2047) gives it a strategic vision often missing in welfare schemes.
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Vikram M
MGNREGA was a good scheme but had leakages. Hope this new 'G RAM G' has better transparency and direct benefit transfer. The name change is fine, but what matters is that the money reaches the actual worker on time. Fingers crossed.
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Kavya N
As someone from a rural background, I can say this news has brought a smile to many faces today. 25 extra days can mean school fees for a child or a repair for the house. It's about dignity and survival. Good move.

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