The Lok Sabha, in the wee hours of Thursday (December 18), completed the discussion on the new rural jobs bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREG Act.
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The discussion on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, concluded past midnight on Wednesday and saw the participation of 98 members. The Lok Sabha adjourned at 1:35 AM.
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Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to reply to the debate on Thursday.
The Lok Sabha is also scheduled to take up a duration discussion on air pollution in the Delhi National Capital Region. Congress member Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to initiate the discussion. DMK member K Kanimozhi and BJP member Bansuri Swaraj have also given notices for raising the discussion.
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