India, Dec. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Introduction
Rural employment has been a cornerstone of India's social protection framework for nearly two decades. Since its enactment in 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) played a key role in providing wage employment, stabilising rural incomes and creating basic infrastructure. Over time, however, the structure and objectives of rural India have evolved significantly. Rising incomes, expanded connectivity, widespread digital penetration and diversified livelihoods have altered the nature of rural employment needs.
Against this backdrop, the President of India has given assent to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika M...