Explained: How New VB-G RAM G Bill Changes MGNREGA Rules on Jobs, Funding and Work Days

In this special report, an unidentified speaker breaks down the key differences between the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill and the existing MGNREGA. The new bill, introduced by the Centre, proposes increasing guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days but shifts the funding model to a 60-40 Centre-State ratio. Unlike MGNREGA, the new legislation mandates a pause in work during the 60-day peak agricultural season. The report also highlights the shift in planning authority from states to the Centre and the focus on four priority areas: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood infrastructure, and disaster management. The speaker notes that while the government claims wage payments will be faster, states will now have to bear the extra cost if the budget is exceeded.