Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹95,692 crore to Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G, accounting for 49.18% of the Rural Development budget. The scheme aims to replace MGNREGA, raising guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days for unskilled rural workers. MGNREGA's allocation was reduced from ₹86,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore — it will continue until VB-G RAM G is fully implemented and pending works completed. VB-G RAM G focuses on planned village development and long-term infrastructure rather than just wage employment. PM-Kisan retained its ₹63,500 crore allocation. Total Rural Development budget: ₹1,94,369 crore (about 4% higher than RE 2025-26).
Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G Gets ₹95,692 Crore — Set to Replace MGNREGA with 125 Days Employment
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VB-G RAM G gets ₹95,692 cr (replaces MGNREGA); 125 days employment (up from 100); MGNREGA cut to ₹30,000 cr; PM-Kisan unchanged at ₹63,500 cr.
Key facts
- Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹95,692 crore to VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) — 49.18% of Rural Development budget
- VB-G RAM G to replace MGNREGA, raising guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days for unskilled rural workers
- MGNREGA allocation reduced from ₹86,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore; continues until VB-G RAM G fully implemented
- VB-G RAM G focuses on planned village development and long-term infrastructure rather than just wage employment
- PM-Kisan retained ₹63,500 crore allocation; total Rural Development budget ₹1,94,369 crore (about 4% higher than RE 2025-26)
Mains angle
Q: Analyse the rationale and policy implications of Budget 2026-27's replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, highlighting changes in allocation, employment guarantee, and rural development strategy.
Answer (50 words):
Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹95,692 crore to VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission Gramin), raising guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days. MGNREGA was slashed from ₹86,000 to ₹30,000 crore, continuing till transition. PM-Kisan retained ₹63,500 crore; Rural Development ₹1,94,369 crore, up about 4 percent over RE 2025-26.
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How many days of employment does VB-G RAM G provide compared to MGNREGA?
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VB-G RAM G provides 125 days employment, up from MGNREGA's 100 days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is VB-G RAM G scheme announced in Budget 2026 and how does it differ from MGNREGA?
**VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin)** is a new rural employment scheme with **₹95,692 crore** allocation. It replaces MGNREGA by raising guaranteed rural wage employment from **100 to 125 days** and shifting focus to **planned village development and long-term rural infrastructure**. MGNREGA allocation was cut from ₹86,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore as a transitional measure.
What is the total Rural Development budget for 2026-27 and what share does VB-G RAM G receive?
The **total Rural Development budget for 2026-27 is ₹1,94,369 crore** (about 4% higher than RE 2025-26). Of this, **VB-G RAM G receives ₹95,692 crore (49.18%)** of the Rural Development budget. **PM-Kisan allocation retained at ₹63,500 crore**.
Why was MGNREGA allocation reduced in Budget 2026-27 and will it continue?
**MGNREGA allocation was reduced from ₹86,000 crore to ₹30,000 crore** in Budget 2026-27 because VB-G RAM G will replace it. MGNREGA **will continue** until VB-G RAM G is fully implemented and all pending works are completed.
How many days of guaranteed employment does VB-G RAM G provide?
**VB-G RAM G provides 125 days of guaranteed wage employment** to unskilled rural workers, an increase from the **100 days** under MGNREGA. The scheme focuses on **planned village development, rural infrastructure**, and sustainable livelihoods.
What is the policy significance of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G?
The shift from MGNREGA to **VB-G RAM G** represents a fundamental policy evolution: MGNREGA focused on **demand-driven short-term wage employment** while VB-G RAM G emphasizes **supply-side rural infrastructure and planned village development**. The ₹95,692 crore outlay (49.18% of Rural Development budget) signals the government's priority for structural rural transformation.
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