VB-G RAM G: Karnataka wants existing MGNREGA issues resolved before transition
The Karnataka government has requested the Union government to resolve ongoing digital attendance issues under the MGNREGA scheme before transitioning to the new VB-GRAM G framework. The state is also seeking the release of approximately ₹700 crore in pending material costs.
Why it matters
It underscores the friction between state and central governments regarding the implementation of digital welfare schemes and the impact of technical failures on rural workers.
Ahead of the rollout of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), 2025 (VB-GRAM G), which is proposed to replace MGNREGA, the Karnataka government has requested the Union government to address the digital attendance-related issues faced under the existing scheme so that the same problems are not carried forward into the new framework.
The article presents the state government's grievances and requests without taking a side on the policy dispute.
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