Rural Workers' Coalition Announces Indefinite Protest Against VB-GRAM G

Rural worker groups announced an indefinite nationwide protest starting July 1 against the new VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGA. They demand its rollback, arguing it dismantles rights-based employment guarantees. Analysis shows funding would provide only 42 days of work, far below the promised 125 days. Critics cite excessive state cost burdens, digital verification failures, and inadequate wage protections.