Centre May Replace MGNREGA With New Rural Employment Law

The government is likely to introduce a Bill to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The proposed law raises guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals, and shifts greater spending responsibility to states, drawing criticism from Congress leaders.