Hindustan Times

VB-G RAM G Bill gets President Murmu's assent, now becomes law

The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, which was cleared by the Parliament this week, has got President Droupadi Murmu's assent, the Rural Development Ministry said on Sunday. President Droupadi Murmu gave assent ...
Mint

VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 becomes law as President Droupadi Murmu gives assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G) Bill, the Rural Development Ministry said, according to PTI. The ...
The Hindu

Centre has practically ended MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill: Prashant Bhushan

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Sunday (December 21, 2025) said the Union government has "practically ended" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by ...
moneycontrol.com

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, set to replace MGNREGA

The Act will be implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme with a cost-sharing pattern of 60:40 between the Centre and States, 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan States President Droupadi Murmu on ...
The Hindu

VB-G RAM G Bill 'anti village', Modi Govt demolished 20 years of MGNREGA in one day: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (December 19, 2025) accused the Modi government of demolishing 20 years of MGNREGA in a single day, and dubbed the new VB-G RAM G legislation as “anti village”.
jagranjosh.com

VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: Central Government passed a New Bill to Replace the MGNREGA

The bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment to rural households and focuses on empowerment, growth, convergence and saturation. ‘Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans’ to be prepared by the Gram Panchayats ...
India TV

G RAM G Bill gets Parliament nod after furious debate; replaces MGNREGA; Opposition stages walkout

The Rajya Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Bill with a voice vote at midnight. The bill was passed in Lok Sabha on Thursday afternoon ...
Hindustan Times

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition's concerns explained

Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. Union Minister ...
jagranjosh.com

MGNREGA vs VB-G RAM G Bill: Major changes you all need to know

The introduction of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, is a turning point in India's rural social security strategy. This new legislation, ...
Business Line

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Opposition protest

The government on Tuesday introduced the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB–G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment ...
Indiatimes

Rural jobs scheme: MGNREGA to be replaced by VB–G Ram G; Congress asks why remove Mahatma Gandhi's name

The government is set to repeal the MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, and introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. This new legislation aims to provide 125 ...
Indiatimes

MGNREGA to be replaced with VB–G Ram G: What it is and how it’s different — key FAQs answered

NEW DELHI: Centre is set to introduce a new rural employment law in the Lok Sabha, proposing to repeal the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with another ...