VB-GRAM G: Modi Government's Vision for Viksit Bharat and MGNREGA Overhaul

• The article discusses the new VB-GRAM G scheme, contrasting it with the previous MGNREGA, and highlights the Modi government's efforts to align rural employment with the 'Viksit Bharat-2047' vision.
• It criticizes the Opposition for politicizing changes to MGNREGA, arguing that their claims of insulting Mahatma Gandhi are baseless and ignore the neglect of Khadi under previous administrations.
• Narendra Modi's tenure has seen a significant revival of the Khadi sector, with KVIC's turnover reaching Rs 1.70 lakh crore and employment increasing to 1.94 crore people, a real tribute to Gandhi's vision.
• MGNREGA, despite initial success, suffered from weak governance, corruption, fragmented asset creation, and financial leakages, with large-scale scams reported in states like West Bengal.
• VB-GRAM G aims for a structural overhaul with outcome-driven works, increased workdays (125 days), time-bound wage payments, enhanced accountability through social audits, and higher administrative expenditure for better implementation.

Why It Matters: VB-GRAM G aims to transform rural employment, ensuring accountability and sustainable development for Viksit Bharat.