India, Jan. 24 -- The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to continue with the MGNREGA to protect the livelihoods of the rural population in the State.

The resolution was moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin. Referring to the latest rural employment scheme Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) introduced by the Centre, Stalin said, "the proposed new scheme replaces the MGNREGA and is designed in a manner that undermines the livelihoods of rural people across India, the financial structure of the States, the self-reliance of the local bodies and employment opportunities for the rural women."

Stalin noted that the all initiatives, whether it is an infrastructure project...