Union Budget 2026: Activists slam allocation for rural jobs schemes

Activists say ₹30,000 crore for MGNREGS is unclear and likely to be absorbed by dues; warn Centre’s ₹95,692 crore for VB‑GRAMG is far below what’s needed for 125 days of work
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