New jobs bill sparks row over funding, Gandhi name
Published on: Dec. 16, 2025, 12:56 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be centrally sponsored, with states sharing costs. The focus shifts to creating durable assets for rural development. This move has sparked political debate.
