VB–G RAM G Act, 2025 (Replaces MGNREGA)

VB–G RAM G Act, 2025 (Replaces MGNREGA)

Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Key Points

• Full Name: Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025
• Replaces: MGNREGA, 2005 (repealed from July 1, 2026)
• Employment Guarantee: 125 days/year (↑ from 100 days under MGNREGA)
• Eligible Beneficiaries: Households whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work
• Four Work Areas: Water security | Rural infrastructure | Livelihood infrastructure | Climate resilience
• Wages via DBT: Paid to bank/post office accounts within 15 days (processed in 3 days)
• Vision Alignment: Viksit Bharat@2047

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UPSC Angle: Prelims – numbers (125 days, July 2026). Mains GS-II – social welfare, rural employment, policy transition.

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