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India Unveils Major Policy Shifts: Rural Employment, Nuclear Energy, and Education Reforms Lead Agenda

December 16, 2025

India has witnessed significant policy developments in the last 24-48 hours, with the government introducing key legislative changes and initiatives. Among the most prominent are the proposed replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which aims to increase guaranteed employment days and align with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Concurrently, the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, has been introduced to open the civil nuclear sector to private participation. The higher education landscape is also set for a major overhaul with the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposing a unified regulatory body. These reforms underscore India's push towards economic modernization, social welfare, and sustainable development.

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What is the name of the new legislation proposed to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?

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