Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal praised the recently enacted Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The leaders hailed the Act as revolutionary, with Chief Minister Yadav highlighting a provision allowing states to pause for up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons to aid farmers in securing labor. This move aims to provide farmers with dual earning opportunities, combining farming income with scheme benefits.
The Act also addresses natural calamities, extends to works like cowshed construction in tribal areas, and prioritizes vulnerable groups such as women, SC/ST communities, and landless families. It strengthens skilled labor wages and emphasizes employment generation through various sectors like ponds, water conservation, and infrastructure.
Khandelwal, emphasizing the Act’s features, noted the increase in wage employment days to 125 per rural household annually, up from the previous 100 days. He highlighted provisions for wage slips, decentralization, and empowering Gram Panchayats to oversee project selection and funding responsibilities.
The leaders refuted opposition claims, asserting that the Act empowers local bodies and enhances rural welfare. They urged the public to recognize the positive impact of the Act on rural development.
