The draft Transitional Provisions Rules outline the framework for shifting from MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, the new rural employment guarantee scheme that will replace the existing programme.
Under the new architecture, states share both cost and responsibility through a normative allocation framework, creating stronger incentives for effective implementation and preventing misuse.
Claiming that the new law dilutes the powers of the gram panchayats, Siddaramaiah said now the decision on what work will be undertaken lies with the Centre.