Rajendran Narayanan

In this insightful discussion, guest Rajendran Narayanan, an Associate Professor at Azim Premji University, unpacks the controversial VB-GRAMG Bill that replaces MGNREGA. He explains how the new bill shifts from demand-driven work to central control, impacting funding and employment accessibility. Rajendran critiques the risks of centralized digital monitoring and discusses the potential fiscal burdens on poorer states. He alerts listeners to emerging protests and highlights the bill's rushed introduction, raising concerns about the rights of vulnerable populations.