Economy

Shivamogga MP defends Centre’s move of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act

January 12, 2026

The debate over the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Act has intensified, with Shivamogga MP B. Y. Raghavendra defending the move while Mysuru district Minister H. C. Mahadevappa vehemently opposes it.

Shivamogga MP defends Centre’s move of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act

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Shivamogga MP B. Y. Raghavendra defends the VB-G RAM G Act.
The new Act increases work days from 100 to 125 per year.
Mysuru district Minister H. C. Mahadevappa opposes the repeal of MGNREGA.
Mahadevappa labels the new Act as anti-poor and a national insult.
The replacement has sparked significant political debate.

Karnataka

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Shivamogga MP defends Centre’s move of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act

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