Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh Singh stated the changes, shifting financial burden to states and reducing guaranteed workdays, will cost Himachal Pradesh ₹164.63 crore annually and potentially ₹800-1,000 crore if actual demand exceeds allocations. He also criticized wage reductions and centralized approval systems.

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh Singh stated the changes, shifting…

BJP-led states challenge wage burdens under VB-G RAM G, citing funding concerns, wage revisions, and delays in payments.

Centre’s new rural employment framework, which replaces MGNREGA, to come into force in the state from July 1

Several States have raised concerns over the Centre's new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, ahead of its July 1 rollout. An RTI reply has revealed that Bihar, Madhya Pradesh…