Kiren Rijiju Rules Out VB-G RAM G Rollback: "No Reverse Gear Once Law Is Before Nation"

India

Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 17:00

•Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated there would be no rollback of the VB-G RAM G Act, emphasizing that once a law is passed by Parliament, it must be followed.
•The VB-G RAM G Act replaces MNREGA, increasing guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 but altering funding, allocation, and oversight mechanisms.
•Opposition parties are protesting the new law, particularly changes requiring states to contribute 40% of expenses (10% for hill/NE states) and a shift from demand-driven to normative fund allocation.
•The government defends VB-G RAM G as an overhaul of an "inefficient and corrupt" MNREGA, aiming for greater state ownership and setting standards for project types.
•Opposition-ruled states like Telangana, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu have passed resolutions against the law, with Karnataka also expected to follow suit, highlighting significant political contention.

Why It Matters: Government firmly rejects VB-G RAM G Act rollback despite opposition, citing parliamentary finality and scheme improvements.

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