India Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Scheme Amid Concerns and Corruption Reports

India's new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) replaces MGNREGA, increasing guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 and aiming to reduce fund allocation disparities. While officials highlight increased budgets and demand-driven work, concerns arise over conditional job availability, digital attendance issues, and potential exclusion of women workers. Transition plans include validating existing job cards. Meanwhile, a Ministry of Rural Development report reveals significant irregularities and corruption in MGNREGA implementation across multiple states.