Sehore, Dec. 21 -- Lauding the Viksit Bharat--Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) law, 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan explained the reasons behind bringing up the new legislation by the Union Government.

While addressing an event in Sehore, Chouhan stressed that the previous MGNREGA scheme had ensured only 100 days of employment. In contrast, the current law provides a 125-day employment guarantee.

He stressed that the government wants the villages to be developed, and we have ensured that the Panchayats do not repeatedly request funds for minor items. We have empowered the Panchayats to make those decisions.

"First reason for introducing this bill was the previous scheme of MGNREGA, which ensured only 100 da...