Centre’s move to rename MGNREGS draws protest in Erode
Protesters in Erode staged a demonstration against the Union government's decision to rename the MGNREGS employment scheme to VB-GRAM G. Activists argue that the change could dilute legal employment guarantees and increase the financial burden on state governments.
Why it matters
The renaming of a major social welfare scheme has sparked concerns regarding the protection of livelihood rights for vulnerable populations.
Members of the All Types of Differently Abled Persons and Caregivers Rights Association staged a copy-burning protest outside the Collectorate here on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), opposing the Union government’s move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) as the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G).
The article focuses heavily on the protesters' grievances and concerns regarding social welfare dilution.
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