G RAM G Rural Jobs Bill Passes Amidst Lok Sabha Chaos, Replaces MGNREGA

• The 'G RAM G' Rural Employment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha amidst strong opposition protests and chaos.
• This new bill replaces the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) project.
• Named Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Rural) (VB G RAM G), it guarantees 125 days of work, up from MGNREGA's 100 days.
• The government claims the bill aligns with Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Congress for adding Gandhi's name to NREGA and highlighted Modi government's schemes as upholding Bapu's ideals.

Why It Matters: New G RAM G Bill replaces MGNREGA, offering 125 days of work amidst political debate.