Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha praised the VB G RAM G Act as a significant move that will enhance rural India’s socio-economic progress. Speaking at a press conference, he highlighted the Act’s innovative approach to rural growth, addressing past issues with employment guarantee schemes. Saha emphasized that the Act underwent thorough debates in both houses of Parliament.
The Chief Minister noted the historical progression of rural employment programs, citing the Maharashtra Employment Guarantee Act of 1977 as the precursor to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). He acknowledged MNREGA’s limitations and lauded the new VB G RAM G Act under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for its focus on durable asset creation and enhanced work guarantees.
Under the new framework, Saha highlighted the commitment of over Rs 95,000 crore from the Central government for rural development. He commended the Act for promoting accountability in rural employment initiatives and increasing the guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125. Saha also emphasized the Act’s provisions for water conservation, livelihood generation, and rural infrastructure development.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his vision of inclusive rural growth, emphasizing the importance of balanced development between cities and villages. He further highlighted the Act’s reinforcement of decentralization through Gram Sabhas and its strong emphasis on climate change mitigation.
