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MGNREGA Remix '25: Why economic design matters more than rebranding

Parliament has replaced MGNREGA with a new bill, the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. While the name has changed, the core economic design of linking public expenditure to labour and asset creation remains intact. The government's pragmatic approach prioritizes durable asset creation and labour participation over unconditional cash transfers.

21 Dec 2025 11:38 pm