Breaking News in India Today reports that the government will introduce a bill this week to rename the rural employment guarantee scheme, commonly known as MGNREGA. The government proposes to change its name to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, 2025.
Congress and other opposition parties are likely to protest because the new name excludes Mahatma Gandhi. Opposition lawmakers have already signaled strong resistance.
The Congress-led UPA government passed the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in 2005, providing work to millions of rural citizens across India. Breaking News in India Today highlights that this landmark law helped secure rural livelihoods and reduce poverty.
