MGNREGA gave Indians dignity. New job guarantee scheme keeps its core - but makes some mistakes
Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 6:36 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
That the government has kept this core element in the new rural job guarantee framework and has enhanced the guaranteed days of employment to 125 from 100 is welcome. But, transferring the burden of the scheme's funding to states and pausing employment guarantee during the peak agriculture season are not good ideas
