Mint

VB-G RAM G replaces MGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi's name dropped, new funding model – What changes? 4 key differences

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G) Bill, which replaces the UPA-era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ...
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 ...
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”.
Indiatimes

VB - G RAM G row: Opposition sleeps outside Parliament in protest - watch video

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties staged a 12-hour overnight dharna in the Parliament complex on Thursday night to protest the passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission ...
The Hindu

Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recording the objection of the Government of Tamil Nadu to the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission ...
The New Indian Express

Retain MGNREGA, incorporate provisions of VB-G RAM G after consulting states: Tamil Nadu CM to PM

CHENNAI: Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to implement the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament on Thursday, Chief ...
Hindustan Times

VB-G RAM G Bill, that seeks to replace MGNREGA, gets Lok Sabha clearance amid Opposition protest

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the UPA-era MGNREGA that guarantees employment in ...
The New Indian Express

125 days of work under new VB-G RAM G Bill a deceptive promise: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Referring to the VB-G RAM G scheme, Stalin said work allocation would now be left to the discretion of officials, as per the wishes of the union government. CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on ...
Asian News International

"Alters rights-based character of MGNREGA": Tamil Nadu CM opposes VB-G RAM-G Bill, cites "financial burden" on states

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday raised a strong objection to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, ...
Indiatimes

VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha: House adjourned after ruckus - key points

Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day wage employment guarantee for rural households. Opposition protested, ...
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 ...
Mint

Rajinikanth Net Worth: Check how much the Tamil Thalaiva owns; assets, luxury cars and more

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday on Friday, which, incidentally, marks his 50 years in cinema as well. Political leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, took to X ...