Parliament Winter session Day 12 LIVE: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today
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Why in news
The Union Government is expected to introduce the GRAMG Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) during the Winter session of Parliament.
Background
The GRAMG Bill is proposed as a replacement for the existing MGNREGA program. The Union Government defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Rajya Sabha, citing universal adult franchise as the guiding principle.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMGNREGA: The existing rural employment guarantee program being replaced by the proposed GRAMG Bill
- FactGRAMG Bill: To be introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament
- PlaceRajya Sabha: Venue where the Union Government defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential implications of replacing MGNREGA with the GRAMG Bill on rural employment and poverty alleviation in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Structural shift: Transition from demand-driven employment guarantee to a new legislative framework
- Implementation risk: Potential for reduced rural labor demand if GRAMG lacks MGNREGA's legal mandate
- Electoral integrity: Balancing universal adult franchise with the technical requirements of Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Keywords: Rural Employment · Legislative Reform · Universal Adult Franchise · Poverty Alleviation · Electoral Roll Revision
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