India, June 8 -- The NREGA Sangharsh Morcha has demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the VB-GRAMG Act, which is set to replace MGNREGA.

The workers' platform says the new rural employment law is being rolled out without meaningful consultation with workers' representatives and civil society groups.

NSM alleges that the draft rules were released on 23 May 2026, with feedback due by 21 June, even as implementation has been announced from 1 July.

The group says concerns over technology-based attendance systems, low wage rates, pending payments and reduced employment remain unresolved.

It has urged the government to revise the draft rules through a fair and transparent consultation process before any rollout.

The NREGA San...