The Rajya Sabha has taken up discussion on the working of the Ministry of Rural Development. Initiating the discussion, BJP MP K. Laxman said that the VB G RAM G Bill has uplifted the lives of people in villages. He praised it for being a very transparent scheme. He highlighted that under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, the government has not only constructed pucca houses for the needy but also provided them dignity. He said schemes like MUDRA and UJJWALA have changed the lives of people in rural areas.

Participating in the discussion, Congress MP Rajani Patil opined that the allocation for Rural Development in the Union Budget is not sufficient. She pointed out that farmers are struggling with inflation and unemployment, and they must be given every support. The discussion is underway.