editorial
The broken promise of the right to work
The replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-GRAM G Act has weakened the rural right-to-work framework; restoring a meaningful right to work through adequate funding, living wages and stronger local institutions would advance constitutional aims while also supporting rural demand and economic growth
Context
The Union government has reportedly replaced (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) with a new act called the , effective July 2026. This has triggered a Supreme Court debate regarding whether the 'Right to Work' should be elevated to a fundamental right under (Right to Life) and raised concerns about a significant drop in rural employment due to the new Act's funding structure and departure from a demand-driven model.
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Key References
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