New Rural Jobs Bill President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to a new bill

[wisdom01]

President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to a new bill that will replace the long-standing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(MGNREGA). The government states the new legislation will streamline processes and integrate skill development.

However, opposition parties and activists have sharply criticized the move, arguing it dilutes the legal guarantee of 100 days of work and may weaken a crucial social safety net for millions of rural households.