People’s Groups Protest Against Centre’s New Rural Employment Bill
Several people’s organisations have expressed strong opposition to the Central Government’s recently proposed Rural Employment Bill. They claim that the bill undermines workers’ rights and reduces the scope of guaranteed employment in rural areas. According to these groups, the new legislation may limit benefits for rural labourers and weaken provisions that protect their livelihoods.
Leaders of the organisations argued that the bill could negatively impact millions of families who depend on employment schemes for daily income. They urged the government to reconsider the bill and involve stakeholders in meaningful discussions before implementing it. Public protests and awareness campaigns are being planned to highlight the potential consequences of the law.
The organisations emphasized that rural employment schemes are crucial for poverty alleviation, skill development, and economic stability in villages. They called for policies that strengthen, rather than weaken, support for rural workers.
