VB-G RAM G Bill Replaces MNREGA: 125 Days Work, New Funding Rules Spark Debate

• Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, to replace MNREGA, 2005, amid opposition uproar.
• New bill increases guaranteed work from 100 to 125 days, allows pausing during peak agricultural seasons.
• Funding shifts: states to contribute 40% (NE/Himalayan 10%), Centre 60%; 'Normative Allocation' introduced.
• Wages to be paid weekly; states responsible for unemployment allowance.
• Opposition criticizes removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and alleged destruction of the scheme's essence.

Why It Matters: India's flagship rural employment scheme MNREGA replaced by VB-G RAM G Bill with significant changes.