VB-G RAM G: Karnataka wants existing MGNREGA issues resolved before transition
The Karnataka government is urging the Union government to resolve digital attendance issues and clear pending payments before transitioning to the new VB-GRAM G scheme. Officials expressed concerns regarding network connectivity and the potential loss of local autonomy in planning.
Why it matters
The transition from MGNREGA to new frameworks affects rural employment and wage security for millions of 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 focuses on the challenges faced by workers and the state government's critique of central implementation policies.
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