Скачать или смотреть GRAMG Bill vs MGNREGA | New Rural Employment Guarantee Explained for UPSC

The Government of India has introduced the GRAMG Bill – Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) in Parliament, proposing to repeal and replace the MGNREGA Act, 2005. This marks a major shift in India’s rural employment and welfare architecture, making it a high-priority current affairs topic for UPSC and State PSC examinations.

In this video, we provide a clear, concept-based explanation of:

Why MGNREGA was introduced in 2005 and how it functioned as a rights-based employment guarantee law

Key features of the proposed GRAMG Bill, including the possible increase in guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days

The shift from a legal entitlement framework to a mission-oriented approach aligned with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision

Emphasis on rural livelihood creation, water conservation, durable asset formation, and climate-resilient infrastructure

Concerns related to unemployment allowance, wage delays, and Centre–State fiscal responsibility

The ideological and policy debate surrounding the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and its implications for India’s welfare state model

📌 UPSC Relevance Explained

GS Paper II: Government policies, welfare schemes, social justice

GS Paper III: Employment, rural economy, inclusive growth

Essay: Rights-based welfare vs developmental state; future of employment guarantee in India

Interview: Balancing fiscal sustainability with social security

This video helps aspirants move beyond headlines and understand the structural implications of replacing MGNREGA with the GRAMG Bill — focusing on governance, constitutional values, federalism, and inclusive development.