VB-G RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA Amidst Lok Sabha Protests: Key Changes Explained

• The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, passed in Lok Sabha despite strong opposition protests over removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and increased state burden.
• The new scheme guarantees 125 days of employment per year (up from 100) for rural households, focusing on building sustainable village infrastructure.
• Work will concentrate on water conservation, village roads, livelihood infrastructure, and climate resilience, integrated into Vikshit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack.
• Aims to combat MGNREGA's past irregularities with digital payments, advance planning, and robust monitoring via AI, GPS, and social audits.
• Funding shifts to a fixed standard model (60:40 Centre-State), allowing states to suspend work for up to 60 days during peak farming seasons.

Why It Matters: New VB-G RAM G replaces MGNREGA, promising more work days, focused development, and digital accountability.