Ranchi, March 18 -- Jharkhand Rural Development, Rural Works and Panchayati Raj Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Wednesday said the state would oppose any move to dilute the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Speaking in the Assembly, she said the proposed "Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-GRAM-G)" could weaken the rights-based framework of MGNREGA and adversely affect rural livelihoods.
The minister said MGNREGA is not merely a scheme but a legal guarantee ensuring livelihood security, dignity and employment for crores of rural families.
She expressed concern that the proposed framework could weaken the legal guarantee of employment, affect wage security and c...