India's Parliament is on the verge of enacting a significant legislative overhaul with the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, a new law designed to replace the long-standing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The legislative process moved forward decisively after the Lok Sabha passed the bill following an extensive debate.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill After Marathon Session
The journey of the bill in the lower house was marked by intense discussion. Lawmakers engaged in an eight-hour debate that stretched into the early hours of Thursday. This detailed deliberation set the stage for the final step in the Lok Sabha.
The bill was officially taken up for passage a little after noon on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Following the vote, the Lok Sabha cleared the bill, sending it to the upper house for the next phase of approval. This swift action post-debate highlights the government's priority for this legislation.
Focus Shifts to the Rajya Sabha
With the Lok Sabha's work complete, the parliamentary spotlight now turns to the Rajya Sabha. The upper house is scheduled to take up the bill for debate and voting. This stage is crucial, as the bill requires approval from both houses of Parliament to become law.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 aims to supersede MGNREGA, one of the world's largest social welfare schemes guaranteeing rural employment. The change signals a major shift in the government's approach to rural development and employment guarantee frameworks.
Implications and Next Steps
The passage of this bill represents a pivotal moment in Indian policy-making. Replacing a scheme as entrenched as MGNREGA will have wide-ranging consequences for rural economies and employment patterns across the country.
Key aspects to watch as the bill moves to the Rajya Sabha include:
- The nature of the debate in the upper house.
- Potential amendments proposed by opposition members.
- The final form of the new employment guarantee system.
As reported by Shemin Joy, the legislative machinery is in full motion. The nation now awaits the outcome of the Rajya Sabha debate, which will determine the final fate of the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 and shape the future of rural employment guarantees in India.
