Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-45
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-45
THE HINDU DATED 16TH DECEMBER 2025.
1. Supply-Driven Job Guarantee and the End of Rights-Based MGNREGA
The Union government’s proposal to replace MGNREGA with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) marks a fundamental shift in rural employment policy. The scheme moves from a demand-driven, rights-based framework to a supply-driven model with capped allocations decided by the Centre. While guaranteed workdays are increased from 100 to 125, States’ financial contribution rises sharply, and the Centre gains control over not
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