MGNREGA employment drops steeply after Centre rolls out new rural jobs law

LibTech report flags lower workdays, shrinking household access and hurdles from Aadhaar payments eKYC and digital attendance systems ...
National Herald

Centre releases draft rules for MGNREGA replacement, nationwide rollout from 1 July

Draft framework for rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA opened for consultation as concerns over funding, ...

VB-G RAM G draft rules published for public consultation ahead of its implementation from July 1, replacing MGNREGA

The Centre released draft rules for the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 for ...

Fresh funding for MGNREGA throws up questions on parallel ops with GRAM-G

Even as the Centre prepares to roll out the new rural employment scheme, VB GRAM-G from July 1, it has been learnt that it may allocate an additional Rs 15,000 crore to MGNREGA,raising fresh questions ...

Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocation

India is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of work annually for eligible rural households. The program aims ...
NewsBytes

MGNREGA workers plan nationwide May 15 strike over MGNREGA repeal

MGNREGA workers across India are planning a nationwide strike on May 15 to protest the government's decision to repeal the act described as the only legal guarantee of employment for rural workers.

VB-G RAM G replacing MGNREGA to come into force across India from July 1

The Centre has notified the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026, with a 125 day rural employment guarantee and expanded infrastructure creation mandate ...
Oneindia

MGNREGA To End After 21 Years As Centre Launches VB-G RAM G Employment Framework From July 1

India's rural employment system is set for a major transformation as the Central government has announced the rollout of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 ...

VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1, MGNREGA to be repealed, says Centre

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development, the Act will come into force in all states and Union ...
Deccan Herald

MGNREGA to be replaced across all states and UTs by new 'Viksit Bharat' G RAM-G Act from July 1

What is the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025? The Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, is a rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of Viksit Bharat ...

End of an era: VB–G RAM G to replace MGNREGA on July 1 as Centre notifies rollout

Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB—G RAM G, will increase workdays for rural households to 125 but shift 40% of the cost to the states.
Rediff.com

VB-G RAM G Act from July 1, MGNREGA to be repealed

Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.