Experts and activists are urging the government to abandon proposed changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), warning that alterations could undermine the program’s purpose of providing guaranteed employment and financial security to rural households. As these changes are discussed, stakeholders emphasize the potential negative impact on millions of vulnerable workers who rely on MGNREGA for their livelihoods.
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