The Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16, seeking to replace MGNREGA. It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from 100 days. The Bill focuses on four thematic domains: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and mitigation of extreme weather events. Total annual outlay is estimated at ₹1.51 lakh crore with 60:40 Centre-State cost sharing. Administrative expenditure ceiling is raised from 6% to 9%. An aggregated 60-day no-work period ensures agricultural labour availability during peak seasons. The Bill was passed by both Houses and received Presidential assent.
VB-G RAM G Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha to Replace MGNREGA with 125-Day Guarantee
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VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026 with 125-day employment guarantee; ₹1.51 lakh crore annual outlay with 60:40 Centre-State sharing.
Key facts
- VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha (Dec 16) to replace MGNREGA; guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household (up from 100)
- Focuses on four thematic domains: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and mitigation of extreme weather events
- Total annual outlay: ₹1.51 lakh crore with 60:40 Centre-State cost sharing
- Administrative expenditure ceiling raised from 6% to 9%; aggregated 60-day no-work period ensures agricultural labour availability during peak seasons
- Bill passed by both Houses and received Presidential assent
Mains angle
Q: The VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026, with a widened rural employment guarantee. Evaluate its design, thematic priorities, and fiscal architecture against the earlier framework.
Answer (50 words):
The Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16, will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. It guarantees 125 wage-employment days per rural household across water security, infrastructure, livelihoods and extreme-weather mitigation. Outlay is 1.51 lakh crore rupees annually with 60:40 Centre-State sharing; administrative ceiling rises from six to nine percent.
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The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16 seeks to replace which existing legislation?
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The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 seeks to replace MGNREGA. It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from 100 days under MGNREGA.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the VB-G RAM G Bill introduced and what did it seek to replace?
The Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16. It sought to replace MGNREGA.
How does the Bill change the rural wage employment guarantee?
The Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from 100 days.
Which thematic domains and seasonal work rule are included in the Bill?
The Bill focuses on water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and mitigation of extreme weather events. An aggregated 60-day no-work period ensures agricultural labour availability during peak seasons.
What fiscal provisions and final status were reported for the Bill?
Total annual outlay is estimated at ₹1.51 lakh crore with 60:40 Centre-State cost sharing, and the administrative expenditure ceiling is raised from 6% to 9%. The Bill was passed by both Houses and received Presidential assent.
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