Tamil Nadu Assembly Urges Continuation of MGNREGA Amid Concerns Over New Scheme
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Urges Continuation of MGNREGA Amid Concerns Over New Scheme
The Tamil Nadu assembly has adopted a resolution urging the Indian government to continue the MGNREGA scheme, opposing the proposed VB-G RAM G plan that could undermine rural livelihoods. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the new plan for restricting employment benefits and urged for continued support under Mahatma Gandhi's name.
TN Assembly passes resolution to continue MANREG scheme - News Today
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to continue the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the name of Mahatma Gandhi, reaffirming the state’s commitment to protecting the rights and livelihoods of rural workers. The resolution was moved amid widespread concerns over the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), which has replaced the long-sta…
The fourth day of the legislative session is being held in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly today (23-01-26). During this session, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin brought a separate resolution opposing the removal of Gandhi's name from the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, a 100-day work program of Mahatma Gandhi, and replacing it with the Central Government's VP Ji Ram Ji scheme. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who brought the resolution, c…
TN Assembly urges Centre on rural jobs scheme name
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will move a resolution in the state Assembly on Friday urging the Central Government to retain Mahatma Gandhi's name for the rural employment scheme and ensure adequate fund allocation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.
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