A Critical Look at India's VBGRAM Act Implementation

The Congress criticized the government's hurried implementation of the VBGRAM Act, highlighting the lack of state consultations and legislative scrutiny. The Act, intended to replace MGNREGA, was passed swiftly in December 2025, raising concerns over its pending operational details, illustrating the Modi administration's 'FAST' governance style.

The Indian Congress has voiced sharp criticism against the government for its rushed implementation of the VBGRAM Act, highlighting major procedural gaps. The Congress accuses the Modi administration of announcing policies before finalizing the specifics.

The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, ratified hastily in late December, has sparked controversy. The rushed repeal of the UPA's MGNREGA scheme, with little consultation or legislative review, has alarmed many, including Congress officials like Jairam Ramesh.

As details of the new rural employment law remain unsettled, the criticism underscores a broader pattern perceived in the Modi government's rapid policy announcements without securing groundwork or consensus, demonstrating what the Congress describes as a 'FAST' policy-making approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)