Bengaluru: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act NREGA, which served as the lifeline for rural India for two decades, officially came to an end on today.
However, Karnataka’s Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly criticised the Centre, stating that there are no visible signs of the new replacement scheme popularly referred to as ‘VB-G Ram Ji’ Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act.
By now, the Central Government should have prepared and shared all the necessary guidelines, rules, and framework to implement the VB-G Ram Ji scheme and reach rural workers and villages. But even small details are missing, Priyank Kharge said angrily.Clara 925 Sterling Silver Swirl Pendant Earrings Chain Necklace Jewellery Set | Platinum Plated, Swiss Zirconia | Modern Gift for Women and Girls
The minister warned that this is the peak summer season when demand for rural employment is at its highest. Families depend heavily on this guarantee during these months.
Yet, the scheme that provides employment has been abruptly stopped, causing delays in approvals and reports of families being unable to get work despite demand.Israel’s Decisive Strike on Terror: A Global Precedent...?
Priyank Kharge accused the BJP-led Central Government of replacing the rights-based, demand-driven legal guarantee of NREGA with a supply-driven, norm-based allocation system.
He said this change is already showing negative effects and is imposing a greater financial burden on states. While the Centre claims the new VB-G Ram Ji scheme will transform rural India, the ground reality shows it is harming people’s livelihoods and bringing a negative transformation, he alleged.Dubey Sparks Row: Calls Biju Patnaik Nehru’s CIA Link, BJD Walks Out"
The Karnataka Government has decided to fight this change both politically and legally. It has also launched a campaign by sending letters to Gram Panchayat representatives to inform people about the differences and protect rural livelihoods.
Although the new law promises 125 days of employment , the lack of funds and clear guidelines is creating major implementation problems. Opposition parties say this is a severe blow to the backbone of the rural economy.Sudden Sensation in Bihar Politics: CM Nitish Kumar Resigns from MLC Post..!