New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G, which seeks to replace the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, sparked a controversy on Monday with government officials saying the new bill aligns with the Viksit Bharat (developed India) goal and Opposition asking for the draft legislation to be sent to a standing committee.

"MGNREGA works were scattered across many categories without a robust national strategy. The new act focuses on 4 major types of works ensuring durable assets that directly support water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure creation and climate adaptation. The new Act mandates Viksit gram p...