Shivraj Chouhan assures seamless shift to VB-G RAM G; Kharge raises questions on MGNREGA dues
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the rollout of the new VB-G RAM G employment scheme, promising 125 days of work for rural laborers. Meanwhile, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for failing to clear outstanding wage dues under the previous MGNREGA program.
Why it matters
The transition between major rural employment schemes highlights ongoing political debates regarding fiscal responsibility and the welfare of rural workers.
On the eve of nationwide rollout of Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that no eligible rural worker should remain without work even for a single day, while Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge flagged the pending dues to State governments under the predecessor Act — Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The article balances the government's announcement with the opposition's critique, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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