Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Introduces VB-G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA

Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. Replacing MGNREGA, the new legislation promises '125 days of guaranteed work' for rural households, an increase from the previous 100 days. Chouhan highlighted a budgetary provision of 'more than Rs 1,51,282 crore' for the scheme. Addressing concerns about agricultural labor shortages, he referenced former Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar’s past remarks, stating the new bill balances farm work with employment guarantees. He also invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of 'Ram Raj' and village self-reliance to defend the bill's intent.