MNREGA: Is India's landmark rural jobs guarantee scheme under threat from G RAM G?

The Indian government has revamped its National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), renaming it MGNREGA and increasing the guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125. While the changes aim to modernize and reduce corruption, critics argue that shifting funding responsibilities to states could weaken the scheme's impact on rural livelihoods. The new law also raises concerns about its ability to address India's chronic lack of non-farm jobs for its rural workforce. Despite these challenges, the scheme remains a crucial lifeline for millions of Indians who rely on low-income rural work.