Farm workers’ unions, activists announce protest from July 1 for VB-G RAM G repeal
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Summary
NREGA Sangarsh Morcha says the new scheme will provide only 42 days of work and not 125 days as government promises; workers’ groups say the protest will continue till the law is repealed
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Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right