MGNREGA Was ‘Guarantee Of Loot’, No Scope For Even Rs 1 Corruption In VB-G...

Key Highlights

• Referring to opposition criticism over the replacement of MGNREGA with the new scheme, the minister alleged that similar “false propaganda” had been spread during the enactment CAA, claiming it would strip Muslims of citizenship.
• “Nothing of that sort happened,” he said, adding that attempts were now being made to mislead people over the VB-G RAM G as well.
• Rijiju said the new law had already come into force and the implementation process had begun, with visible changes expected soon.
• Responding to questions on allegations that the government was removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name by scrapping MGNREGA, he said the focus should be on work and outcomes, not on names, and claimed corruption could not be effectively checked under the earlier law.
• He said the new framework was fully digitised, with zone and satellite mapping to ensure continuous monitoring of every project from grassroots to higher levels, leaving no room for financial irregularities.