Lok Sabha: 'जी राम जी' bill replaces MNREGA, guarantees 125 days work

• The government has introduced the 'G Ram G' (Guarantee for Razgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) scheme in Lok Sabha, intended to replace MGNREGA.
• The new scheme guarantees 125 days of employment annually, an increase from MGNREGA's 100 days.
• It will provide employment guarantees across four sectors: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood, and environment.
• Funding will be 60% central and 40% state, with a 90:10 split for hilly and Northeastern states.
• Unemployment allowance will be provided if work is not offered within 15 days of application, with states responsible for its disbursement.

Why It Matters: 'G Ram G' replaces MNREGA, significantly changing rural employment and welfare guarantees.