Scrapping MGNREGA further strains Himachal Pradesh’s already limited resources: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has criticized the replacement of the MGNREGA scheme with the new VB-G RAM G mission. He argues that the new requirement for states to cover 10% of costs will place an undue financial burden on the state's limited resources.
Why it matters
The shift in funding models for rural employment schemes highlights ongoing tensions between central and state governments regarding fiscal responsibility.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) said that scrapping the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and replacing it with the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) does not serve the hill State’s interests as it would further strain already limited resources.
The article focuses heavily on the Chief Minister's critique of central government policy, reflecting regional political concerns.
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