Selected Tag: MGNREGA
Selected Tag: MGNREGA

Interview

VB-GRAMG Delay Leaves India’s Jobs Safety Net in Limbo

With MGNREGA repealed and VB-GRAMG yet to take off, India risks losing its rural employment buffer just as economic shocks begin to intensify.

Rajesh Mahapatra

April 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM IST

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Budget 2026

Fiscal Federalism, Transfers, and the Case for an Independent Anchor

With discretionary transfers growing and predictability eroding, India’s fiscal federal system needs an independent anchor to restore trust and stability.

Arvind Mayaram

January 31, 2026 at 4:14 AM IST

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Beyond Funding: What Really Determines Employment Guarantee Success?

The success of the newly-enacted VB-G Ram G will depend on how well its implementation is adapted to local conditions. Despite high poverty, MGNREGA failed to guarantee employment in many states, highlighting that one-size-fits-all policies rarely work.

Nilanjan Banik

December 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM IST

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