Lok Sabha Passes 'G Ram G' Bill, Replaces MGNREGA Amidst Opposition Uproar

• The Lok Sabha approved the 'Viksit Bharat - G Ram G Bill, 2025' on Thursday (December 18).
• This new law will replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
• The bill was passed amidst massive uproar from the opposition, who demanded it be sent to a parliamentary committee.
• Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan defended the bill, rejecting opposition's demands.
• The 'G Ram G' Bill guarantees 125 days of employment with an allocation of over 1.51 lakh crore rupees.

Why It Matters: New 'G Ram G' Bill replaces MGNREGA, promising 125 days of employment despite strong opposition.