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What happened
The Rural Development Ministry informed a parliamentary committee that it is coordinating with states to stop fake demands under MGNREGA during the transition period before the new VB-G RAM G Act starts. Parliament recently repealed MGNREGA on December 18, 2025. The Ministry also discussed unresolved payment dues to West Bengal related to MGNREGA. This matters because it ensures the integrity of employment schemes and manages the transition to the new rural employment law.
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Key insights
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Coordination with States: The Ministry is actively coordinating with states to ensure no fake employment demands arise during the MGNREGA phase-out.
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Dues to West Bengal: The government acknowledged owing over ₹3,000 crore to states under MGNREGA, including wage payments to workers.
Takeaways
Effective coordination between the Centre and states is essential to prevent misuse of rural employment schemes and to manage transitions in legislation.
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