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India's Parliament Approves Job Guarantee Bill, Expands Work Days

12/19/2025

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On December 19, 2025, India's parliament approved the Developed India Employment Guarantee and Sustenance Mission bill, replacing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The new scheme guarantees 125 days of work annually, up from 100 days under MGNREGA.
It shifts from demand-driven to supply-driven, with the government controlling job availability and budget.
Forty percent of the financial responsibility falls on state governments, centralizing decision-making in New Delhi.

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On December 19, 2025, India's parliament approved the Developed India Employment Guarantee and Sustenance Mission bill, replacing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The new scheme guarantees 125 days of work annually, up from 100 days under MGNREGA.
It shifts from demand-driven to supply-driven, with the government controlling job availability and budget.
Forty percent of the financial responsibility falls on state governments, centralizing decision-making in New Delhi.