Wednesday, April 8, 2026
20.1 C
New Delhi

VBG Ramji Bill: Political Storm Over Proposed VBG Ramji Bill to Replace MGNREGA in Parliament

A major political controversy has erupted ahead of the presentation of the proposed VBG Ramji Bill in Parliament. The bill, formally named Viksit Bharat Gram Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen), is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). To be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, the bill proposes increasing guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 but also changes the funding structure, reducing the Centre’s share to 60 percent and increasing states’ contribution to 40 percent. The opposition has strongly objected to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name, calling it an attack on national legacy, while the government argues the changes aim to improve efficiency and curb corruption. The issue is expected to trigger intense debate inside and outside Parliament.

Go to Source

Hot this week

Nitesh wins silver, Sachin and Prince collect bronze as Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers shine in Asian Championships

India’s overall medal tally at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan rose to two silver and three bronze thanks to the exploits of Greco-Roman wrestlers Nitesh, Sachin Sahrawat and Prince on Wednesday. Read More

YouTube star IShowSpeed lands dream anime project backed by One Piece live-action showrunner

Image Via Instagram IShowSpeed is finally getting an anime series dedicated to him, and this marks a significant milestone in his career. Read More

Michigan man Daniyal Khan charged with kidnapping 12-year-old girl; child found using Amber Alert

A 23-year-old Michigan man has been charged with kidnapping after a missing 12-year-old girl from Iowa was found safe within an hour of an Amber Alert being issued. Read More

India welcomes Pakistan brokered ceasefire, hopes it can lead to peace in Ukraine too

ANI file photo The Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire – after 6 weeks of a brutal war in the West Asia region – was welcomed by India in an official statement in which the government also expressed hope that the truce Read More

Topics

Nitesh wins silver, Sachin and Prince collect bronze as Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers shine in Asian Championships

India’s overall medal tally at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan rose to two silver and three bronze thanks to the exploits of Greco-Roman wrestlers Nitesh, Sachin Sahrawat and Prince on Wednesday. Read More

YouTube star IShowSpeed lands dream anime project backed by One Piece live-action showrunner

Image Via Instagram IShowSpeed is finally getting an anime series dedicated to him, and this marks a significant milestone in his career. Read More

Michigan man Daniyal Khan charged with kidnapping 12-year-old girl; child found using Amber Alert

A 23-year-old Michigan man has been charged with kidnapping after a missing 12-year-old girl from Iowa was found safe within an hour of an Amber Alert being issued. Read More

India welcomes Pakistan brokered ceasefire, hopes it can lead to peace in Ukraine too

ANI file photo The Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire – after 6 weeks of a brutal war in the West Asia region – was welcomed by India in an official statement in which the government also expressed hope that the truce Read More

Vikrant Massey reveals he took a break from movies out of ‘dad’ guilt

When Vikrant Massey announced in December 2024 that he was “returning home” and stepping away from work, the news caught many off guard. Read More

Mukesh Khanna calls Samay Raina ‘kutte ki dum’ in scathing attack

The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent has escalated, with veteran actor Mukesh Khanna launching a sharp attack on comedian Samay Raina in a strongly worded social media post. Read More

Related Articles